It seems that the roadmap to congestion pricing is itself congested: gridlocked by an array of obstacles and opinions. We have a $200k report/proposal, dense legal obstacles, technical challenges, a mayor that is “not even lukewarm”, and a public that is overwhelming against the issue. So what happens next? Nothing?
I'm not entirely convinced that a regional petrol tax is the way to go: I think a targeted congestion charge for the CBD and major arterials might be a better way of fighting congestion while funding public transport.
Our Earth, 2073. Outside, AI systems are roaming hungry. Inside, not-quite-exes Billy and Nono face the newfound horror of 'boundaries'...NO NO NO is a sci-fi dark comedy, which explores what we both create and destroy in the people that we love[d].
An Almighty Yes is a bittersweet solo comedy show about how Emma Lange’s bloody cruddy cancer leads to Deaconess Fanny Bribery exorcising beelzebub in her comfy brogues to a lycra dancing sausage and a vigorous final ascent to tiramisu heaven.
Hutt City Council has today agreed to release its draft Long-Term Plan 2024-34 for consultation which sets out proposed investment priorities and activities over the coming decade.
Since it first opened in May 2021, Te Wāhi Āwhina has seen hundreds of people coming through its doors seeking support for a manner of things including housing, employment, mental health, and wellbeing.