Elections 2010 / May 2010
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Ban The Buses An Intriguing Debate
- Auckland Trains
- Wellington’s local body election is going to see a terrific debate about the role of public transport and pedestrians in an inner city.
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Train problems continue
- Hutt Chick
- I managed to get to work this morning before the train problems started on the Hutt Valley line.
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How do think you get healthy and safe communities?
- Sharon Blaikie
- By:Providing access to essential services for allMaking sure all Wellingtonians have access to housing they can afford and that is adequate for their needsEnsuring Wellington’s housing stock and the infrastructure servicing them is of high quality Supporting educational opportunitiesProviding small children with playgrounds and older children and adults with sports grounds they can access easilyMaintaining effective dog controlEncouraging tolerance and inclusiveness
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How do you achieve active democracy in a city?
- Sharon Blaikie
- To me a city council is very similar to the board of a company.
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What does a Council need to do to create a more sophisticated and cosmopolitan city?
- Sharon Blaikie
- It must:Foster cultural, economic and sporting ties with the rest of the worldCelebrate the wide variety of cultures that thrive in our City Promote and protect Maori culture which plays such a strong part in forming our identity as New ZealandersMake sure there are venues and facilities for the wide range of activities that interest Wellingtonians Promote the arts and appreciation of the artsPromote sports and sporting events – the Sevens is ours.Ensure all Wellingtonians have access to books, DVDs, CDs, and the internet – a must in the information agePromote architecture that does justice to our unrivalled natural environment
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What is the Council’s role in protecting our environment?
- Sharon Blaikie
- To:Protect and maintain our green belt and our other reserves and green spacesActively promote the use of facilities at Zealandia and Otari-Wilton Bush to teach Wellingtonians about our natural heritageMake sure Wellington’s public buildings and public spaces have architectural value – I like the way sculptures are scattered round WellingtonConstruct and maintain in public ownership water, stormwater and sewage facilities that have minimal negative impact on our surroundingsEnsure every part of the city is served with adequate waste disposal and the best feasible recycling facilitiesEncourage a reduction in carbon emissions wherever feasibleDevelop district plans that enhance our natural and built environments and provide facilities that allow Wellingtonians and their communities to thrive – and stick to them save in exceptional circumstancesSee that all new buildings and renovations are well constructedProvide an infrastructure that allows people to get around the city easily and safely by public or private transport , walking, jogging, cycling or runningMaintain effective noise control
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How do I think the Council can promote a dynamic economy for Wellington?
- Sharon Blaikie
- By:Making sure Wellington has the infrastructure businesses need for growth in a fast developing world Fostering export opportunities for local businessesEnsuring our export industries especially our digital, film and creative are not undermined by unfair competition from abroadPromoting tourismMaking Wellington a prime destination for conferencesPromoting Wellington as first choice for head officesEntering into partnerships with businesses and government to promote developmentSupporting initiatives that will lead to innovationCelebrating achievement
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Who will you vote for? And why?
- Wellington Scoop
- Do mayors have an advantage over other mayoral candidates? With local body elections not much more than four months away, voters will be considering how much they know about the people who want their votes. We probably know more about the mayors than about the people who are standing against them.
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The package deal for council L.A.T.E.S and trusts
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- At the start of the 2007 triennium a remuneration package deal was struck at Council.
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Hutt proposes an environmental centre
- Hutt Chick
- Lower Hutt is considering establishing an EnviroHouse in the old caretakers house by the Dowse over bridge.
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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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