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Mayor focuses on post-pandemic recovery and revitalisation for Wellington
- Wellington City Council
- Mayor Andy Foster and Councillors met with the Wellington City Council Pandemic Response Team today to take stock of Wellington’s response to COVID-19 and to set out the next steps in Wellington’s recovery.
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Omaroro reservoir gets green light
- Wellington City Council
- Mayor Andy Foster and City Councillors have today unanimously approved the funding of the massive Omāroro water reservoir to serve central Wellington, the regional hospital and the Newtown area.
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$120,000 grant to help Sacred Heart Cathedral restrengthening work
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington’s Mayor and Councillors have voted unanimously this week to contribute an urgent $120,000 grant towards the strengthening of the Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral in Hill Street, Thorndon.
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Temporary street changes to be considered
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Councillors will tomorrow (7 May) consider a wide range of temporary street changes that could potentially be rolled out around the city over coming months subject to Government funding assistance.
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Karori Event Centre fit-out approved
- Wellington City Council
- Mayor Andy Foster and Wellington City councillors voted unanimously at today’s Council meeting to approve $1.22 million of expenditure to complete the fit-out of the Karori Event Centre.
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Wellington City Council’s leaders contribute $340,000 to community groups
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council’s Mayor, Councillors, Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) will be taking a voluntary 10% pay reduction for the rest of 2020, and will redirect that money to those most in need.
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Mayoral update for 6 April
- Wellington City Council
- Kia ora Wellington, I’m Mayor Andy Foster. I want to start today with the big issue that’ll be discussed by myself and my Councillors this week – and that’s how the city, and the City Council itself, will deal with the dramatic economic impacts of Covid-19.
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WMTBC December Newsletter
- Wellington Mountain Bike Club
- In this newsletter: Race report: WDHS Rd 2 - Karori Juvie & Duel Slalom Track Opening South Coast Kids Track Update Draft Suburban Reserves Management Plan WDHS Round 3 - Maidstone WORD Bike-a-Polooza Escape from Mt Crawford Mini Enduro Klunkers, Chainless & Kids Bike Dual Slalom Trail Building Updates Wellington Downhill Series Round 2 - Karori The second race in the Wellington Downhill Series went down last month on the revitalised 98DH aka K-Hole. Historically, racing at this venue has been in the wet, and under these conditions simply getting a bike down the track becomes a game of survival. But on this occasion, Karori turned it on for riders. At the end of racing - Daniel Meilink took out the Open Men category ahead of Michael Mells and Bryn Dickerson. In Masters 1 & 2 - Nathan Timoko and Ali Quinn claimed the top spots respectively. And the juniors were dominated by the Macdonalds - with Finlay taking out under 17 and brother Lachie, under 15. Current National Champ Sarah Atkin recorded a very respectable time that would have put her just outside top 10 in Open Men, and Finn van Leuven also put down a solid time in Hardtail. We’ll catch everyone at the final WDHS round this Saturday, 6th December at Maidstone. Race Results & Series Points Juvie & Duel Slalom Grand Opening Crews and contractors have been hard at work at Miramar of the past months and we’ve recently seen the completion of two new tracks - Juvenile Delinquent, and the Kids Duel Slalom. The sum of these, combined with the pump track and dirt jumps is a great zone for kids and beginners to hone their skills, only minutes from the City. The grand opening of Juvie and the Kids Duel Slalom last weekend was a huge success. About 150 people turned up to mark the occasion on Sunday, including City Councillors and Mayor, Celia Wade Brown. Once the tape was cut, Mayor Celia spoke positively of the Club’s recent work at Miramar and Island Bay. South Coast Kids Track Wins Another Award You may recall that earlier this year, the Club received a Wellington Airport Community Award for its work on the South Coast Kids Track. Well last week the Kids Track did it again - this time at the 2014 NZ Recreation Association Awards. The annual awards recognise excellence in the recreation and leisure industry, and the South Coast Kids Track was named Most Outstanding Project. Thanks once again to Wellington City Council, Trail Fund NZ, Bike Wellington, Revolve Cycling and Southstar Trails. Draft Suburban Reserves Management Plan Submissions close this Friday 5th on the WCC Draft Suburban Reserves Management Plan. This is the last opportunity members of the public will have to share their views on the future management of Wellington’s suburban reserves - between Khandallah and Miramar (including Makara). This plan will have a significant impact on the future of mountain biking in our city, and the planning process only comes around once every 10 years. So, if you have a few spare minutes and a desire to see the WCC supporting mountain biking in our suburban reserves, get in there. Upcoming Events WDHS Round 3 - Maidstone - THIS SATURDAY The final round of the 2014 Wellington Downhill Series will take place THIS SATURDAY, 6th December at Maidstone, Upper Hutt. Check the WMTBC website for details and online registration. Online registration closes Friday, 5pm. Enter online >> The Club would also like to welcome Adrenaline MTB as the event’s major sponsor. **VOLUNTEERS** Race marshals and drivers are urgently needed for this event. We greatly appreciate any help offered. If interested - please contact events@wmtbc.org.nz. WORD Bike-a-Polooza - Sunday Dec 7th This Sunday at the Wainuiomata Trails - WORD invites you to join them for the first Bike-a-Polooza - New Zealand's best, super fun, and raddest kids mountain bike event ever! There will be four great courses to choose from on the day - so something for all the 3-17 year olds. Cost: $15 individual, $40 family of 3 kids. For more info and online registration check out WORD Bike-a-Polooza Escape from Mt Crawford Mini Enduro - Jan 19th, 2015 The third annual Escape from Mt Crawford Mini Enduro is upcoming - Wellington Anniversary weekend, January 19th. We’ve run the annual fundraiser for the Miramar Track Project for the past couple of years, and 2015 will undoubtedly be the biggest yet. As per last year, we’ll be running two classes - Misdemeanor and Felony, plus the Sufferfest hill climb, and we’re throwing in a Kids Mini D for the little rippers. Also, in breaking news - Yeastie Boys have just come on board as a sponsor. This is great news if you like beer. Online entries opening later this month Event Details >> Klunkers, Chainless & Kids Bike Dual Slalom - Jan 24th, 2015 After a successful event earlier this year, Klunkers is back! The aim of the race is simple: dig out your old kit and 90s race weapon, do as many timed runs of Jailbrake as your body (or bike) will permit within 2 ½ hours, and heckle like you’ve never heckled. There will be four categories: Klunkers, Chainless, proKlunkers and Klunkers (under 12), and an additional Kids Bike Dual Slalom race. Entry is by donation of old (useful) bike parts, cash, or your bike. All proceeds go to Biketech and the Mechanical Tempest. Event Details >> Trail Building Updates Clinical (Polhill Reserve) As you may recall from the last Polhill update, The Brooklyn Trail Builders reported significant progress on Clinical. When it’s complete, the track will round off a grand loop of the Reserve. Most of the track is now rideable, and it’s set for completion sometime during early 2015. Currently, contractors are finishing construction of bridges on the trail, and volunteers are working on approximately 200m at the bottom. Although this section is incomplete, there’s a steep track that can be used to bypass it. The next dig is this coming Sunday, 7th December at 3pm. Details over at Brooklyn Trail Builders. There will be an event to commemorate the official opening of Clinical, tentatively around April 2015. We’ll keep you posted. We would also like to congratulate BTB whose work was this week recognised at the Roll on Wellington Cycle Awards. Mt Victoria Thanks to all those who contributed recently to the Mt Victoria trail user survey. We’re currently compiling the results, but feedback was largely positive. In case you missed it - here’s the full rundown. But in short, the WCC has requested that changes be made to the lower part of the Super D line. The Club, in consultation with trail leaders and the Council, has come up with a plan that involves essentially realigning the trail, from the SPCA south. In addition, the plan includes work around busy junctions to reduce the risk of conflict with other trail users. No major work will take place on Mt Victoria until the new year. We’ll keep you updated. Want to keep in touch? For up-to-date Club news, updates and media - follow WMTBC on Facebook or check the Club page at WMTBC.org.nz
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Double dipping at wellington city council
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- It was an astonishing day at the council where a vote was taken to immediately stop paying Councillors director's fees to serve on Boards, Trusts and CCOs. Voting for were: Councillors Justin Lester, Iona Pannett, Bryan Pepper ell, Helene Ritchie. Voting against the amendment to stop paying Councillors who serve on Boards, trusts, and CCOs were: Mayor Celia Wade-Brown Councillors R ay Ahipene-Mercer, Councillor Ngaire Best, Stephanie Cook, Jo Coughlan, Andy Foster, Leonie Gill, Ian McKinnon, John Morrison.
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The rising debt $$$ on your rates bill
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- SOCIALIZING THE LOSSES THE RISING DEBT $$$$ ON YOUR RATES BILL Voting against the temporary venue on the waterfront were: Councillors Cook, Lester, Pannett, Pepperell, Ritchie. HOW YOUR RATES AND RENT GO UPPrivatizing the profits Voting for the Temporary Venue were: Councillors Ahipene-Mercer, Coughlan, Eagle, Foster, Gill, Mckinnon, Marsh, Morrison and Mayor Wade-Brown.
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Interest on council's borrowings
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL INTEREST ON BORROWINGS FOR THE FULL YEAR IS NOW FORECAST AT $21.2 M. So before all else we must pay $21.2 million in interest alone. Interest on debt is a big problem and you should have your say about this serious issue.
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Council votes to consult on bus lanes
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- Voting to consult on removing on-street motorcycle parks, car parks and loading zones on KENT TERRACE from MAJORIBANKS STREET TO EDGE HILL to be replaced with a Bus Priority Lane were: Mayor Wade-Brown, Councillors Ngaire Best, Stephanie Cook, Paul Eagle, Andy Foster, Justin Lester, Simon Marsh, Iona Pannett, Helene Ritchie.
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Setting the rates for wellington
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- THE WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL HAS FAILED TO LOOK AFTER THE HOME OWNERS ONCE AGAIN WITH THE SWITCHING OF BUSINESS RATES ONTO YOUR ( THE HOME OWNER'S) RATES BILL.
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Wellington city annual plan 2011
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- Nearly $17m spent on outsourcing work with 1,500 employees $16,745,526m spent on legal advice, consultants and general contracting Cr Bryan Pepperell has asked for a breakdown of Council spending on legal advice , consultants and general contracting.
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Social networks kick in over wellywood sign
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- I was not surprised when Mayor Celia Wade-Brown sought the approval of the full council last night to put a new item on the agenda.
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Submit on the Wellington City Council Community Draft Annual Plan now. Don’t dither!
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- Submit on the Wellington City Council Community Draft Annual Plan now. Don’t dither! Democracy only works when we all participate. With low turnouts at election time and poor participation rates in the Council Community Annual and Long Term Council Community Plans, outcomes can get distorted. If you don’t vote and participate in the process then you shouldn’t complain about the outcome.
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How they voted on wellington's rates
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- Rates up by 6.
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WATER MANAGEMENT POLICY AT WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL - May 6 2010
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- REPORT 1 CAPACITY ( WATER MANAGEMENT FOR WCC AND HCC ) I put forward the following amendment Recommend to Council that: (a) it agree to consult under section 88 of the Local Government Act 2002 on a proposal to bring water management back in house and instead pursue joint venture with local authorities and Wellington Regional Council. (b) it instruct officers to prepare the necessary consultation documentation for approval by the Strategy and Policy Committee MOVED Cr Pepperell. SECONDED CrRitchie.
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5.8 percent Rate increase to Wellington's homeowners and zero to commercial buildings
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- Actually the rate increase is closer to 6.5 percent to the residents if you take into account the swimming pool improvements proposed as an option in the DAP (Draft Annual Plan.) The total rate increase including the commercial and residential sector is quoted as 2.8 percent but when the sectors are broken down the commercial is zero and the residential is 6 percent or 6.5 percent depending on the final fix in the DAP.
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WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL DEBT END 2010 $287m
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- By 2019 the City Council's Debt is forecast to reach $355 million. In a time of high unemployment and increasing costs such as ACC and energy to run the house and car the household disposable income is on a steep decline for many ratepayers.
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Manners mall opened to buses at $11.5m
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- Wellington City Council makes the final decision today with a rubber stamp approving the revocation of Manners Mall after 30 years of being closed to vehicles. The cost is $11.5 million at a time when many ratepayers are struggling to pay their bills.
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Post-Script on The LTCCP 2009 -2019
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- LTCCP 2009-2019 voting record on some big expenditure items in the worst recession in 100 years. For the record I was joined by Councillors Steph Cook, Leonie Gill and Helene Ritchie in opposing the continued switch of commercial rates onto the residents rates bill.
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A question of affordability and rates for wellington city / why we have failed with our ltccp 2009-2019
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- The following is taken from “IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF NEW ZEALAND” BETWEEN WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL Appellant AND WOOLWORTHS NEW ZEALND LIMITED AND OTHERS….
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How they voted on switching commercial rates onto your rates bill
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- At this week's Strategy and Policy Meeting for the LTCCP (Long Term Council Community Plan) Councillors voted on setting of the rates.The following is a list of how Councillors voted to continue to switch the commercial rates onto the residents' rates bill.
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How they voted on mayor prendergast's travel
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- Report 1. MAYORAL TRAVEL TO HONG KONG, EUROPE AND JAPAN Voting for the substantive: Councillors Best, Cook, Coughlan,Gill, Goulden, McKinnon,Morrison,Pannett,Wade-Brownand Wain.
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The Economic Situation and Wellington City Council in 2009
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- In last months of 2008 I was giving this warning… Some of you may be aware of the further deterioration in the global economy with the release of US employment statistics. You are also aware that we are very much connected as a global economy and that there are implications here in Wellington, New Zealand.
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How wellington city council voted on setting the rates for 2008/2009
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- Voting at a meeting of full Council on 27/6/2008 to continue to shift the commercial rates onto the residential rates bill were the following councillors:
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Wellington City Council Setting Residential Rates for 2008
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- The differential movement was halted during the election year as it was considered to be politically contentious. It has now been recomended that it move once again, this time from from 4.2 to 3.8 . This movement will have to be added to the residential rate increase. The impact will be felt by all renters and rataepayers throughout the city.
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Bryan Pepperell voted Wellington's best Councillor by Capital Times readers
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- I wish to thank the readers of Capital Times for voting me best Councillor in 2007
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