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• • All aboard?

    • 18 May 2013
    • WCC Watch
    • It seems a student campaign pushing for tertiary student concession fares on public transport is hitting a nerve.
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• • Celia out of step with what Wellingtonians want?

    • 17 May 2013
    • WCC Watch
    • From the outset Celia Wade Brown has been against the idea of amalgamation and from all accounts had to be dragged to the Regional Working Party by her Council.
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    • This newsitem has 2 comments.

      • ‘Daran, keen to hear what other options and structures you think the region should consider and what you think would be the best approach. ’
      • ‘Yes, indoubtedly Wellingtonians want change. And they are right. We continually need to be looking at ways in which we can improve how we govern, administer and provide community facilities and services. The community needs confidence that councils are as effective and efficient as possible in what they do. But for all the people who want change how many will plumb for a supercity when they are polled next year? My view is that this will be less than 50% for the simple reason that while many of us want change the majority of people don’t want the more extreme position of a single council to rule us all. Unfortunately a supercity is all that is on offer from the “consultation” recently undertaken by some councils. In a game of smoke and mirrors these councils, led by Fran Wilde, have sought to manipulate the debate to being about just two options – a single tier super city or a two tier super city! Wellingtonians deserve a more sophisticated and fulsome debate on the options for change. We don’t deserve to be railroaded into reform that will effectively take the “local” out of local government. ’

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• • Karori needs your help

    • 17 May 2013
    • WCC Watch
    • Recently, we saw the transformation of the Newlands town centre which goes a long way to bringing a rather dull suburb up to speed.
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    Karori, Wellington, New Zealand
  
  

• • We’re back

    • 16 May 2013
    • WCC Watch
    • WCC Watch is back under new management gearing up for the upcoming Wellington local government elections (Sept-Oct).
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      • ‘Hurrah! ’

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• • While we were away – Le Tour de Cock up

    • 16 May 2013
    • WCC Watch
    • So obviously quite a bit happened while we were away and now transmission has resumed it is probably worth recapping.
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    • This newsitem has 5 comments.

      • ‘Lol Im sure it’s just lovely in Porirua?? Mind you, I havent been through there in over a month though so not sure what you are getting at there? There is a whole northern ward within the wcc… In terms of Lavery’s book – I will save you the hassle. If it walks like a right wing duck and quacks like a right wing duck…. chances are it isnt a card carrying unionist. ’
      • ‘Not only do I know about Kevin’s book, I bought it and read it once he was selected as the successor to Garry (please send me your address and I’ll forward you a copy so you can get up to speed!!!). If you managed to read my comments you would have realised that I was not painting Kevin as either left or right, but that he works apolitically!!!! I note your comments around “political management skills” but given that you, Fran and the dompost have constantly attempted undermined Celia ….. well …. how is it in Porirua? ’
      • ‘Thanks Donald McGregor for your feedback but unfortunately you’re probably only going to get even more disappointed! In terms of swallowing that Lavery is right-wing, the suggestion comes more from his work than his incredible references from the Tory party and UK Labour. When I said that he wrote the book on out-sourcing… I was actually meaning literally. His ‘how-to’ guide to out-souricing or contracting is still available – http://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Smart_Contracting_for_Local_Government_S.html?id=oY0uzCxfy_AC … not exactly a little red book… Asking why only some councillors read or received certain papers is totally valid and credit to Paul Eagle for trying to halt the process. But still, Celia used her casting vote to approve the outs-sourcing. It is never good enough for the Mayor to ask why her hands werent on the steering wheel. It comes back to the point about the lack of some actual political nous amongst her and her team. Where is that basic instinct that good politicians have? All these issues appear to be happening to her or around her. She seems to lack the awareness of what is happening and clearly lacks the political skill to respond effectively. It isnt good enough to just blame the media – do something about it – that’s what an effective operator would do. Given the constant flow of bad headlines there have to be doubts over her political management skills. ’

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• • Town Hall vs Capital Hill?

    • 16 May 2013
    • WCC Watch
    • Whale Oil has covered a recent Cullen Law breakfast where Celia apparently got hammered by Government Minister, Chris Finlayson.
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• • We are not violent

    • 16 May 2013
    • WCC Watch
    • A reader has sent this in, apparently it was posted by a twitter user who found it in their letterbox. If anyone knows which part of the city these were distributed we’d be very interested to know!
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• • Wellington City Energises Smart Climate Action

    • 16 May 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • The Wellington City Council has today strengthened its response to climate change through the development of a more comprehensive and integrated Climate Change Action Plan.
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• • Plan to Ban Taxis from CBD Parking Spaces

    • 14 May 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • Wellington City Councillors have unanimously voted in favour of a plan to stop taxis waiting in ‘pay and display’ parking spaces on five of the central city’s busiest streets – in order to free up more parking space for the public.
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• • CEO Comments on Council Restructuring

    • 14 May 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • Wellington City Council’s Chief Executive, Kevin Lavery, has updated Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and Councillors relating to the change process that has been under way at the Council.
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• • Newlands to Celebrate Revitalised Town Centre

    • 13 May 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • A revitalised commercial hub and community heart for Newlands will be officially opened by Mayor Celia Wade-Brown on Saturday 18 May. The upgraded Newlands town centre features more attractive pedestrian areas, improved car parking, and is easier to get around.
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• • Update on Kilbirnie Upgrade

    • 13 May 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • Work on Kilbirnie’s Bay Road upgrade has taken longer than anticipated but is now nearing completion.
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    Kilbirnie, Wellington
  
  

• • Cyclists Encouraged to Brighten Up

    • 13 May 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • With winter nearly upon us, and darkness setting in early, many cyclists are putting themselves at risk by riding without lights or reflective gear.
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• • Lizard Survey Excites Wellingtonians

    • 13 May 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • Wellingtonians are great lizard detectives. Between February and April, 145 sightings of various species of geckos and skinks were reported to a team surveying the city’s lizard population for the Council.
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• • Kai to Compost Serves 'Green-minded' Chef

    • 13 May 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • A respected local chef knows the best way to dispose of food waste is the green way – using our Kai to Compost service.
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• • Capital support for housing affordability action

    • 10 May 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has welcomed aspects of the proposed Auckland Housing Accord, announced today by Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith and Auckland Mayor Len Brown, saying the emphasis on housing affordability and smoothing the pathway for first home buyers is extremely encouraging.
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• • Last Few Days to Have Your Say on Annual Plan

    • 8 May 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • Wellingtonians have a few more days to have their say on the 2013/14 Draft Annual Plan – consultation closes at 5pm next Thursday, 16 May.
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• • Arborists Practise Tree-top Rescues

    • 6 May 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • Around 30 arborists will be practising tree-top rescues in Upper Hutt’s Maidstone Park on Friday (10 May) alongside Fire Service officers.
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• • Shed 6 Upgrade on Track

    • 6 May 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • Work is well under way to strengthen and upgrade Shed 6 on the waterfront as a multipurpose events venue.
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• • Aborists Practise Tree-top Rescues

    • 6 May 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • Around 30 arborists will be practising tree-top rescues in Upper Hutt’s Maidstone Park on Friday (10 May) alongside Fire Service officers.
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• • Boost to Natural Disaster Research

    • 6 May 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • The Capital was recently named as one of just 10 cities worldwide to be selected to participate in the UN-Habitat City Resilience Profiling Programme.
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• • Lightning Lab Demo Day for Start-ups

    • 6 May 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • Last year, we ran a story encouraging people with great business ideas to apply for New Zealand’s first digital start-up ‘accelerator’ programme, Lightning Lab – a chance to work full-time on a new digital project for three months, funded by private ‘angel’ investors.
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• • Innovation, Connection, Education to Drive Capital’s Future

    • 30 Apr 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • Today’s release of the Government’s Regional Economic Activity Report has confirmed Wellington’s economy is on the right track, with real opportunities for increased low-carbon prosperity ahead. The report collates a wide range of data across the country and notes each region has complementary strengths.
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• • Traffic Resolutions - Traffic & Parking Restrictions (May 2013)

    • 29 Apr 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • Proposed new traffic resolutions for a variety of traffic and parking restrictions.
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• • Artist Creates City of Memories at Toi Pōneke

    • 29 Apr 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • Seven years after featuring in Toi Pōneke’s first ever exhibition, Karina Rossiter returns to the gallery this May with a range of dazzling large-scale pastel and pencil drawings in a display called “. . .and all of this I do in the huge court of my memory”.
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• • Free Advice on Home Heating

    • 29 Apr 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • Do you live in a draughty house? Stopping draughts around windows and doors is one of the low-cost things you can do to help warm up your home this winter and save on power bills.
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• • Alcohol in Our City - Next Steps

    • 29 Apr 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • We recently asked you to share your views on the role of alcohol in our city – how we should balance the benefits with efforts to reduce alcohol-related harm, while ensuring Wellington continues as a vibrant, safe city and events destination.
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• • Celebrating Our Quality of Life

    • 29 Apr 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • Despite the occasional southerly breeze, Wellingtonians know that with its unparalleled access to nature, wonderfully compact form and uniquely creative and friendly atmosphere – our city is an absolutely positively fantastic place to live.
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• • Construction & Demolition Landfill, Happy Valley

    • 28 Apr 2013
    • Wellington City Council
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• • Regional Wellington Attractions Awarded Funds Boost

    • 24 Apr 2013
    • Wellington City Council
    • Four significant regional projects that help make the Wellington region a great place to live, work and especially play have received a financial boost, following the collaboration of some of the region’s councils to benefit significant arts, cultural and environmental events and attractions.
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