Candidate for mayor and northern ward of Wellington City Council, Dr Jenny Condie today called Justin Lester’s housing plan a “do something” plan.
“Often politicians see a problem and think: “We must do something about this!” Sadly, it doesn’t always seem to matter if what they propose to do will actually work to solve the problem,” Dr Condie said.
“Lester proposes to spend ratepayers’ money on a plan that will do nothing to improve housing affordability except for the lucky few who gain rent subsidies. Council must try to avoid adding to rates, which hit people on fixed incomes hardest,” Dr Condie said.
Our Reading Group takes place on the first and third Thursday of the month. The next is installment is Thursday 6 March and will showcase a Te Papa Press publication – […]
Over four years ago, renowned Wellington artist Ariki Brightwell painted a mural named Te Wai-Māpihi for the community hub, Te Wāhi Āwhina. As the hub has recently closed its doors, Ariki has gifted the art to the Downtown Community Ministry (DCM), just down the road.
Wellington’s Mayor and City Councillors were briefed today on the progress of Te Whare Whakarauika Wellington Town Hall and the plan for delivering front-of-house facilities.
