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.
A delightful, language-lean theatre work for children aged 4-8 years, The Home Inside follows young Winifred on a journey of self-discovery and emotional resilience.
Our Reading Group takes place on the third and fourth Thursday of the month. Thursday 24 July: Towards Modernism: The Walter Cook Collection at Te Papa by Justine Olsen. Author Justine […]
The Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Inc will be held Thursday 27 July at 6pm in ICON, Level 2, Te Papa.