The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Print this story We are now well and truly into autumn. Maybe the odd chilly day will give you a chance to have your say on a range of plans that represent significant investments in our city. Ihave referred to the Long- Term Plan as investing in the future. I am aware of […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Print this story I was in a coffee shop the other day when someone asked me if I was the Mayor. Turns out she had recently moved from Auckland to take up a job here, and it was her chance to let me know how much she was enjoying the move. The rent […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Print this story This month sees the 10th anniversary of the earthquake that changed our lives and our city forever. We will always honour the memory of the lives who were lost, and we will always ensure the lessons we have learned remain embedded within our city’s way of doing things for the future. Our […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Print this story It’s hard to believe 2020 is finally coming to an end. At the same time, it doesn’t feel like a year has passed with the dramatic changes that Covid-19 has forced on us. I’ll be forever grateful to be part of the team of 5 million that acted together to prevent the […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Print this story November is always a big month for us with the Bloom Festival embracing a range of activities, including NZ Cup and Show Week. We certainly missed the A&P Show, which had to be cancelled earlier in the year, but the fact that we are able to celebrate all the other festivities and […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Print this story While the year 2050 may seem like a long time away, when I look around the city today, I can imagine that future even though I won’t be here to enjoy it. But that, in itself, is the wake-up call we need. If we are to meet the needs of future generations, […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Print this story I have been looking forward to October for a range of reasons, but the main one is the WORD Christchurch Spring Festival 2020. We might not be able to hear from overseas writers who had planned to participate, but the brilliant talent of our own writers will inspire the devoted readers among […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Print this story It has been great to see people coming back into the building to work. I won’t pretend that I haven’t enjoyed some of the features of working from home. I seemed to get a lot more done. But the truth is I’m pretty much Zoomed out. What I missed the most were […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Print this story It was an interesting time in lockdown within my bubble of two living as we do in the heart of our city! We have explored the parts of the central city we don’t usually get to see. The juxtaposition of the old and the new that tells part of our story; […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Print this story I remember the Commonwealth Games in 1974. I was a young teenager and the city was abuzz with excitement. I can still remember the song: We’ve got to join together, let our laughter fill the air It’s time for every race and creed to throw away their every care Let sport unite […]