When you see a picture of Hobart, at first glance, you could be forgiven for thinking it is Wellington. I wanted to find a city that was comparable to Wellington, rather than […]
Hobart versus Wellington; Smart Thinking, Smart City, Smart Future.
WCC Elections: Grandstanding on Climate Change rather than actionable adaptation plans, do candidates get it?
My grandfather, Don Ramage, survived World War II to continue life as an artist who also had a great passion for rugby. His world view, expressed through his art, was very concerned […]
WCC Elections Promises Promises on Transport; the policy so far is boring, and makes me channel my angry old man
“As the avenues and streets of a city are nothing less than its arteries and veins, we may well ask what doctor would venture to promise bodily health if he knew that […]
Andy vs Justin; Part II; I unleash artificial intelligence to analyse the candidates faces and make a bold prediction
If you are reading these articles, then you are a political junkie on some level, have an interest in local politics, and are far more likely to vote on what you research […]
Andy vs Justin: Part I; Progress vs Patriotism
We also needed vast quantities of ice and rum – and a satchel of brain-rattling drugs for those who wanted to finish the campaign on the highest possible note, regardless of the […]
The Mayoral Race; First predictions, four non-starters, three near-misses, two titans on the cusp
With just a few weeks until voting starts, there is no clear picture of who will take the Mayoral chains. While Justin Lester has key advantages, other contenders could help to topple […]
WCC Elections; Independence versus campaigning on the party ticket, does it matter? Over twenty candidates answer the question
I’ve always had the perception that candidates backed by a central Political Party are inherently biased toward their policies if not in fact controlled in how they vote by said Party. So, […]
