Monthly Archives: June 2007

I first asked myself this question when I decided to stand for Mayor of Timaru as one of my opponents was a women. I found myself comparing her performance to that of other women I know in politics when I realised this was … Continue reading →

Thanks for the free publicity Dave. Just as I was wondering how I was going to find some funding for my mayoral advertising campaign along comes a total stranger by the name of Dave Fraser and gives me free publicity … Continue reading →

What was your reaction when you first saw that headline? Being the Mayor of Timaru has never been an ambition of mine but there comes a time in ones life when its time to say enough is enough. For over … Continue reading →

The City of Timaru town situated on state highway one half way between Dunedin and Christchurch on the main trunk railway line was once a thriving tourist town. Many hotels were built during the time of Timarus settlement to cater for … Continue reading →

It is nearly 80 years since Phar Lap left his home in Timaru on his big OE to Australia. He went to a good home in Australia and with a lot of love and tender care he did everything his … Continue reading →

Draft Annual Plan Submission On the 12th June 2007 the public have been invited to make suggestions to the Timaru District Council on their annual plan. I will be speaking to the Council that day about my suggestions and if you … Continue reading →