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    • 2016 Local Government Election Timetable
      • Date Item 15 July 2016 (Friday) Nominations open/Roll Open for Inspection 12 August 2016 (Friday) Nominations Close (12 noon), Electoral Roll Closes 17 August 2016 (Wednesday) Public Notice of Candidates (Second Public Notice of Election 16 September 2016  to 21 September 2016  Delivery of Voting Documents 16 September 2016 to 8 October 2016  Voting Period 8 October 2016 (Saturday) Election Day – Voting closes at noon 13 October 2016 (Thursday) Official Result Declaration 13 October 2016 to 23 October 2016  Public Notice of Official Declaration of Election Results

    • 2016 Local Government Election Timetable
      • Date Item 15 July 2016 (Friday) Nominations open/Roll Open for Inspection 12 August 2016 (Friday) Nominations Close (12 noon), Electoral Roll Closes 17 August 2016 (Wednesday) Public Notice of Candidates (Second Public Notice of Election 16 September 2016  to 21 September 2016  Delivery of Voting Documents 16 September 2016 to 8 October 2016  Voting Period 8 October 2016 (Saturday) Election Day – Voting closes at noon 13 October 2016 (Thursday) Official Result Declaration 13 October 2016 to 23 October 2016  Public Notice of Official Declaration of Election Results

    • Celia calls for integrated approach to creating city cycling opportunities
      • Celia Wade-Brown has met with representatives of off-road cycling community groups including Capital BMX, Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park Supporters, Wellington Trails Alliance and Revolve Cycling and confirmed her commitment to all aspects of cycling in Wellington. “I am calling for an integrated approach from council, community groups and the commercial sector focused on developing the economic and environmental opportunity that cycling represents to Wellington,” she said. “We have all worked hard together over the past few years to improve the facilities for cycling in Wellington including our extensive trail network and now it’s time to look forward to how we can create truly world-class cycling opportunities.”

    • Housing Policy
      • Celia Wade-Brown's housing policy takes a comprehensive approach to making affordable, warm, dry housing a top priority as a fundamental right for Wellington residents of all ages.   The current shortage of affordable housing to rent or buy has the average house price over $500,000. More than 60,000 Wellingtonians live in rental housing with too many that are cold, damp, unhealthy and expensive to heat. A focus on building and renovating affordable housing is a central plank of her policy. 

    • Nomination for Mayor filed
      • Celia Wade-Brown lodged her nomination for re-election as Mayor of Wellington on Thursday August 15th. Much has been achieved despite tough economic times and she's keen to continue to deliver genuine progress for Wellington citizens.She says "Highlights of the last three years include Rugby World Cup, The Hobbit Premiere, introducing cbdfree wi-fi, and enabling successful business expansion into China. My warmest moment was re-opening the Central Park flats after seismic strengthening and refurbishment. Four town centre upgrades, four new artificial turfs, four school pool upgrades and new mountain bike tracks show we've supported the community while keeping rates to their lowest level in years."

    • Resource recovery funds Wellington's eWaste recycling every day
      • "Wellington City is leading the way with our new e-waste recycling partnership" says Celia Wade-Brown."When I was Environment portfolio leader, I led a pilot with CANZ and WCC. We initiated eDay as a pilot in 2006, where electronic goods could be dropped off at the Stadium."  That idea, with a number of partners, spread around the country but one day a year was never enough. 

    • Wellington’s Pre-election Report 2013
      • Celia Wade-Brown, standing for re-election in October, welcomes the Chief Executive’s report. Ms Wade-Brown says the succinct Pre-Election Report  report shows Dr Lavery’s rapid grasp of Wellington’s advantages and challenges and endorses his recent appointment. “We need urgent implementation of the direction set by elected members.“ “I led Kevin Lavery’s appointment as Chief Executive and he’s proving his worth. We employed him to implement the Council’s new direction. Effective management combined with compassionate modern leadership will fully realise this city’s potential.” “Dr Lavery endorses our direction of being a “smart capital” with strong environmental credentials. I also give credit to staff for working hard across the breadth of Council services in tough financial times. I’m proud to have kept the 2013 rates to the most affordable level in ten years.”

    • Recognising local govt's place in NZ's constitution
      • The Local Government sector has endorsed Wellington's proposal to ensure Local Government’s role is recognised within New Zealand’s Constitution. Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown proposed the move at the 2013 LGNZ Annual General Meeting in Hamilton, Sunday 21st July , which was seconded by Nelson Mayor Aldo Miccio and passed unanimously. "As our constitutional framework has developed since the first laws were drafted in New Zealand, the role of local government has been forgotten," says Mayor Wade-Brown. "Current constitutional conversations talk about terms of national government, whether or not our constitution is codified, the role of the Treaty and other important issues. They have been silent on the role of Councils, Mayors and Councillors and Board Members.  Go to the full article.

    • Local govt endorses push for smooth transition to new liquor laws
      • The local government sector has unanimously supported Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown’s proposal that local alcohol policies should be able to be implemented immediately when the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 comes into effect, rather than defaulting to national hours for three months from mid December. Mayor Wade-Brown’s proposal was discussed today Sunday 21 July at the LGNZ Annual General Meeting in Hamilton. "Wellington City Council has had extensive initial engagement with health officials, police, supermarkets dairies, hotels bars and residents in developing our draft alcohol policy," says Mayor Wade-Brown. "Our capital is not a default place and our proposed hours aren’t the default. "Unless Government listens to us there will be chaos at 4am as more than 50 venues are forced to close at once. If we have achieved agreement on a local alcohol policy we should be able to make a smooth transition, rather than revert to Central Government's ‘one-size-fits-all’ default," she says.

    • Shot at Glory
      • Wellington football fans will relish the opportunity to again cheer themselves hoarse – to get the All Whites on the road to the FIFA World Cup. Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says the Capital is ecstatic over news that the home leg of the final qualifying round for the 2014 Football World Cup has been awarded to Wellington. The home qualifying match will be played at Westpac Stadium on 19 November against the yet-to-be-determined fourth-placed team from the Concacaf region (North and Central America). The winner of the two-match series will qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The Mayor said memories of the famous victory over Bahrain, in Wellington in 2009, helped catapult Wellington ahead of the rival bid from Auckland’s Eden Park. “Today we’ve confirmed another shot for glory,” said Mayor Wade-Brown. “Wellington has the best stadium, the best chance of a capacity crowd and therefore the best chance of an All Whites victory. "This is a great opportunity for Wellington and for New Zealand football. Our enthusiastic Wellington crowd will give the All Whites the best chance for the qualifier.  Go to the full article.

    • Wellington’s hi-value strategy pays dividends for business optimism
      • Today’s announcement that Wellington’s small businesses are the most optimistic in the country shows the city is creating the conditions for commerce to flourish in the Capital. Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says today’s ANZ quarterly Business Micro Scope survey of small firms, where Wellington leads the nation in business optimism, reflects how innovative, creative and adventurous companies can establish a firm foundation in the Capital. “This is another sign of success of Wellington’s Smart Capital vision, showing the transformation of our economy,” she says. “The new ‘weightless economy’ has excellent opportunities for the export of ideas. “The success of small, smart companies is fuelled by the ease of doing business here, the Capital’s walkability and, of course, our coffee. Over a decade of high-quality optic fibre has given digital companies a real advantage in Wellington. “Through our Economic Development and Digital strategies, and including the establishment of CityLink, the Council supports an environment where small businesses can flourish. We’re committed to supporting sustainable growth for Wellington through hi-tech, hi-value jobs.” Go to the full article.

    • Wellington City Delivers Smart Capital, Low Rates Rise
      • Wellington City Council today approved the 2013/14 Annual Plan, featuring an average rates rise of 2.5 percent. Mayor Celia Wade-Brown said today she was pleased the Council could deliver a good deal for the city’s ratepayers with a lower final rates increase. "We will have headroom to make a difference for Wellington’s economy while recognising many people can’t afford more rates," said Mayor Wade-Brown. Go to the full article.

    • Mayor Calls for Rapid Progress on Better Public Transport
      • Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has called for action on implementing the proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) through the transport spine from Wellington Railway Station to Wellington Hospital. The BRT emerged as the strongest option of three finalists along Wellington’s public transport spine in the Public Transport Spine Study, a joint study between the NZTA, Greater Wellington Regional Council and Wellington City Council. “Wellington City Council has been consistent in its desire to promote better public transport and strong urban design in the Capital,” says the Mayor. Go to the full article.

    • Churton Park to Celebrate New Community Hub
      • Churton Park residents will have cause to celebrate on Saturday 22 June when their new community centre is officially opened. Mayor Celia Wade-Brown, who will cut a giant community cake at 12.30pm to mark the event, says the opening marks another milestone in the transformation of Churton Park. “In the last two years the Council and developers have joined to transform Churton Park from a suburb with two shops to a well-connected community,” she says. “The community centre is the latest in a series of partnerships; the Amesbury School Hall, Westchester Drive and the Town Centre have shown that Churton Park is certainly alive and well.” Go to the full article.

    • Smart Energy for a Smart Capital
      • Wellington City Councillors today recommended the 2013/14 Annual Plan to Council, anticipating a rates rise of less than 2.8 percent. Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says we are getting on with Council’s Wellington Towards 2040: Smart Capital vision. “This plan aligns our economy with Wellington’s great quality of life, strengthens our buildings and infrastructure, and invests in a good range of events and programmes,” she says.  Go to the full article.

    • Wellington Town Hall Strengthening Given Green Light
      • The Wellington City Council voted unanimously today to invest in the strengthening of the Town Hall, budgeted at $43 million. "It is important the Council is clear about the full cost of such an important project. My colleagues and I agreed that the project must go ahead," said Mayor Celia Wade-Brown. "The Town Hall is a historic landmark building. The money we will spend will future-proof the building for the next century. Music performance and recordings will benefit hugely. "Today we showed leadership for Wellington's heritage and public safety. We have excellent economic opportunities to lead earthquake engineering, community resilience and architectural services globally. Go to the full article.

    • Living Wage Endorsed for Capital
      • Wellington has taken a major step toward becoming New Zealand’s first truly Living Wage city, Mayor Celia Wade-Brown said today During debate on the Wellington City Council’s draft annual plan, in response to many submissions the Strategy and Policy Committee amended recommendations so that Council agree to support in principle becoming a Living Wage Council and a Living Wage Capital. The recommendations will go to the full Council meeting June 27 for a final decision. The decision also provided for $250,000 in the 2013/14 Annual Plan, to implement a Living Wage programme following a report due November 2013. The report will examine how a Living Wage programme could be phased in, the impact on council’s procurement policy and future tendering arrangements and the role for council in advocating for a Living Wage Capital. Go to the full article.

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