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.
Our 2025 Next Generation Artists' showcase, In our minds and where we are, brings together Wellington six artists in years 11-13 of high school. Working across painting, drawing and photography, all artists applied to this exhibition in response to our Open Call and were...
Join us for a special members-only preview of the new exhibitions in Toi Art, before it opens to the public. Having closed in May 2024 for renovations, the galleries will […]
Our Reading Group takes place on the third and fourth Thursday of the month. Te Papa Press, Thursday 26 June: This session is cancelled. Stay tuned for July.
