It’s Friday, 7 October: tomorrow we hear the results of the local body elections.  Tomorrow our city’s elected leaders for the next three years are decided.

Looking back over the last six months, it’s been an amazing journey. Kelly Dugan (standing for the District Health Board) said recently that everyone should run for elected office once in their lives: you learn so much about yourself, and so much about others. How true.

So, what have I learned?

There's been a lot of criticism in the media about how bland an non-specific local body politicians have been in this year's local body elections.

On the 23 September 'Jono and Ben' Show, Guy used his 'Guy Time' slot to urge people to vote, and to slam the lack of detail.  I had a nano-second of 'fame', as one of my bill-boards was used as an example of how little people get to know of a candidate. Ouch!

So, I'm taking up that challenge.  Here is a detailed a list of who I am and what I stand for.  Even then, I'm aware people need more.

But hey! I've actually said a lot more elsewhere on this web-site. So, read up.  And if you do want to know more still, you can email me on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

In case you missed the announcement, Christchurch will be hosting the World Forum on Social Enterprise in September 2017.

I'm excited, and a little nervous.

The voting papers for the local body elections are out. Now, it’s time for the people to make their decision.