The position of president of Local Government New Zealand is too important to be held by a peak oil denier. That is why I would not support Mayor Prendergast in her bid for the position. Peak oil is the most serious issue that we face on a local and global level. I made that clear while the Dompost reporter was recording proceedings. Furthermore, the mayor has shown nothing of the balancing qualities needed in a democratic role. Democracy is much bigger than one person getting their way. Majority rule is always to be balanced with minority protection and sharing the benefits.Bryan Pepperell Wellington City Councillor for Southern
Thinking there was political capital to be made in riding climate change Mayor Prendergast attempted to change the window dressing on her watch in the run up to the October election.
The Classics Museum at Victoria University houses a collection of ancient Greek and Roman artefacts: vases, coins, sculpture, objects for use in daily life.
Prepare to immerse yourself in a vibrant blend of creativity, passion, and pure entertainment as the 35th edition of the New Zealand Fringe Festival unfolds at BATS Theatre.
Wellington Phoenix coach Paul Temple is wary of a “potential banana skin” in the team’s push for the Ninja A-League finals. The Phoenix are visiting two-time defending champions Sydney FC on Saturday evening in their penultimate road trip of the... The post Ninja A-League Round 19 Match Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
