Posts by Ian Dalziel
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rescinder cones...
The presence of multiple boutique-sized volcanic cones is such a bonus.
be careful what you wish for...
...after half a century plus, I was growing fond of Christchurch
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Chch on film – the lost city
not to forget Frighteners for its morphing of Lyttelton into “Anytown, USA”, left hand drive and all…
I think we featured in a British UK series back in the ’70s – Mogul / Troubleshooters when in one shot they arrived in Auckland, drove thru Wellington into the Lyttelton road tunnel – or similar geographical mash-up. – aaah simpler times….
Might be worth suggesting that Chch streetscapes with bands video/DVD to Flying Nun – they don’t appear to be doing anything else lately, and this would be a strong hook to hang some nostalgia on…
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Up Front: Where You From?, in reply to Russell Brown,
Hence the Builders’ ‘Clifford Flat’?
I would imagine so…
Bill has sourced local businesses for inspiration at times –
one of his earlier bands was after all Vacuum Blue Ladder
named a after a cleaning firm in Gloucester Street…The song before Clifford Flat on the Builders compilation Pyx vol 4
is Alligator Song the film clip for which was filmed in the now rubbled lane areas off Manchester st.. The Bats did a great clip in the now sadly demolished ANZ building (World) on Lichfield / High corner… in fact one could probably compile a great DVD of Chch Clips with now destroyed landmarks in them – could be a fundraiser.
(Many will be pleased to know that the corrugated iron fence and shed in the background of The Tall Dwarfs’ Weeville LP cover are still standing!)—————————————————————————————–
Does anyone know what has happened to the Mysterex blogspot ?
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The Big Mac Book is here...?
The Linwood McDonalds, where as a librarian,
I got to go before it opened...I haven't been into a McDonald's for many, many years, but am heartened to hear they now have libraries, and librarians, on site
- are they near the toilets?
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Up Front: Where You From?, in reply to Lea Barker,
tales from the flatland...
... if any of you were living in Chch in the 70s, do you remember the name of the landlord who owned scores of rundown houses that he split into flats and rented out to students?
One of the larger than life character landlords around the inner city was Mrs "Ma" Clifford, though I think her son may have taken over in the late '60s and '70s, and yes, I believe they were fairly parsimonious with their paint purchases...
She had many of the old houses on Worcester, Hereford, Montreal and Cashel streets. She lived at 52 Worcester street and biked everywhere...though there were other landlords with largish portfolios as well, the Cliffords are the ones I remember...
...other glimpses of Christchurch's past can be garnered here
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Learn more about the TPPA:
NEW ZEALAND IS NOT FOR SALE
Murray Horton, spokesperson of the Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA), is touring the country and will speak on:
• The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement and the dangers it poses to our economy and democracy.
• Privatisation of our public assets.
• The relentless takeover of NZ businesses and land by transnational corporations.
• The re-absorption of NZ into the US Empire.
• And, importantly, how the New Zealand people can fight back; it’s too important to be left up to politicians.
There are some differences between National and Labour on these issues, but only ones of degree, not principle. A change in government will not, be enough to change the disastrous course on which this country is set.NORTH ISLAND SPEAKING TOUR ITINERARY
Tuesday April 5, Auckland – 7.15 - 8.30pm AUT WT1004, AUT Tower Building, Rutland St entrance. Room is next door to Pacific Media Centre; take lift to 10th floor. AUT University, 2 Rutland St (opposite Aotea Square). This is a free entry public seminar. Contact Lynda Boyd 0274 797789; lyndab@slingshot.co.nz
Wednesday April 6, Whangarei – 7pm, Manaia PHO Rooms, 28 Rust Ave, Central Whangarei Contact Tim Howard 027 3089216; the.farm@ihug.co.nz
Thursday April 7, Hamilton – 7 pm, Waikato Trade Union Centre, 34 Harwood St. Contact Bob Anderson 021 826 558; (07) 834 9221(h); Robert.Anderson@wintec.ac.nz
Saturday April 9, Thames – 7pm, Grahamstown Hall, 768 Pollen St. Contact Gordon Jackman (07) 8685248; 021 1018948; gjackman@clear.net.nz
Monday April 11, Whakatane – 7pm, finger food; talk starts at 7.30, Eastbay REAP, 21 Pyne St. Contact Pip Wonacott (07) 3070515; 027 2864549; pip@wonacott.com
Tuesday April 12, Gisborne – 8pm. Holy Trinity Church (upstairs) Derby St. Contact Darryl Monteith 0274844580. This meeting is sponsored by Green Party as part of the “Keep It Kiwi” Campaign
Wednesday April 13, Hawkes Bay – 2 pm at the Havelock North Club, Campbell St, Havelock North (this is a meeting of the Hawkes Bay branch of the NZ Institute of International Affairs, which is open to the public; $5 admission).
PLUS: – 7pm in Lecture Theatre One, Block K1, Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT), Gloucester Rd, Taradale. $5 admission charge to cover branch costs & refreshments. This meeting is also open to the public. Contact for both meetings Ken Aldred, Chairman, Hawkes Bay Branch, NZ Institute of International Affairs (06) 8366914; 021 1872677; ken.aldred@xtra.co.nzThursday April 14, Palmerston North – 7.30pm, Catholic Diocesan Centre (Te Rau Aroha), 33 Amesbury St. Contact Dion Martin 021 776029; Dion.Martin@ndu.org.nz
Friday April 15, Whanganui – 7pm, Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount St Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce. Contact Adrienne Smith 06 345 5047 extn 3; ssjoseph@xtra.co.nz
Monday April 18, Wellington – 6 - 7.30pm, Main Hall, St John’s Church, cnr of Willis & Dixon Streets. Contact Kane O’Connell 021 1863430; kane.oconnell@gmail.comTuesday April 19, Petone – 7.45pm. Petone Community House, 6 Britannia St. Contact Grant Brookes 021 053 2973; grant_brookes@paradise.nt.nz
read CAFCA's Watchdog magazine
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the glittering prizes... and other fuzzy logic
mind you, “Zespri"TM was far worse (and totally unsuccessful.)
and how about all those Cervena®©TM Stalkers, too?
neither here nor there, there deer...
From the wide open pastures of New Zealand comes a venison so good they gave it another name. Cervena® Natural Tender Venison
I hear they have their own specialist hunting show these days
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Rubble is my business...
Business owners complain about not being allowed to retrieve items from buildings before demolition.
Personally I wouldn't trust Southern Demolition as far as I could throw them,
too gung-ho for my liking...
I don't recall hearing that they bid for, and won, salvage rights - how could they have on such a huge and unknown quantity?
So surely their role is just breaking down and removing the debris, and any rubble and contents should be sequestered somewhere and still remain the property of owners, occupiers and/or insurance companies.
Any other removal of goods from this detritus should be regarded as looting...
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Hard News: Kittens and puppies for happiness, in reply to Hilary Stace,
Not the Dugong Show then...
but the evolving adventures
of Hugh Manatee ? -
Democracy for people with the biggest wallets doesn’t impress me much.
what does that even mean in this context?
boycott
withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.
• refuse to buy or handle (goods) as a punishment or protest.
• refuse to cooperate with or participate in (a policy or event).