https://wellington.gen.nz/sharon-blaikie+elections2010 Items tagged with Sharon Blaikie and Elections 2010. http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/09/for-rain-it-raineth.html This Thursday has been one of those days when it is impossible to believe we have a water crisis and not a water management crisis. election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/09/for-rain-it-raineth.html Sharon Blaikie 2010-09-30T00:00:00Z http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/09/reminder-of-things-i-support.html I support:more resources for our suburbs including artificial turf on our playing fieldsclusters, citywide ultra fast broadband and helping Wellington businesses into export marketssmoothing traffic flows through our city - especially to and from the airportno long term contracting out of water managementa review of waterfront managementbetter follow through of council - citizen communications waterfront places election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/09/reminder-of-things-i-support.html Sharon Blaikie 2010-09-17T00:00:00Z http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/09/blogging-before-bed-amenities-in.html I have some problems with the concept of concentrating amenities around major hubs. election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/09/blogging-before-bed-amenities-in.html Sharon Blaikie 2010-09-01T00:00:00Z http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/08/beating-rate-rises-if-you-cab-afford-it.html The WCC has sent out a notice reminding ratepayers of the GST increase in October and suggesting a way of avoiding that increase at least for this year by paying installments 2, 3 and 4 right away. A good idea - if you have the ready. rates government election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/08/beating-rate-rises-if-you-cab-afford-it.html Sharon Blaikie 2010-08-18T00:00:00Z http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/08/encroachments-episode-four-final.html Councillors hearing submissions on the encroachment policy said that they hadn't realised the proposed changes would have on individual ratepayers. town-belt-encroachments townbelt issues election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/08/encroachments-episode-four-final.html Sharon Blaikie 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/08/encroachments-three_6326.html Well for many years the Wellington City Council has charged ratepayers who beautify or build garages over Council embankments or roadside verges anything from about thirty to a few hundred dollars a year. town-belt-encroachments townbelt issues election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/08/encroachments-three_6326.html Sharon Blaikie 2010-08-09T00:00:00Z http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/08/encroachments-episode-two.html Sidewalk cafes have graced the pavements of Europe for centuries. town-belt-encroachments townbelt issues election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/08/encroachments-episode-two.html Sharon Blaikie 2010-08-06T00:00:00Z http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/08/encroachments-episode-one.html Wellington is a hilly place - it's part of its charm - but it doesn't lend itself to nice neat sections. election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/08/encroachments-episode-one.html Sharon Blaikie 2010-08-05T00:00:00Z http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/06/trees-topping-topic.html Last week the Mayor of Lower Hutt was surprised to see a 150 year old Pohutakawa disappear to make way for a church building. election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/06/trees-topping-topic.html Sharon Blaikie 2010-06-20T00:00:00Z http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/06/are-new-wellington-bus-fares-fair-or.html There seems to be a bit of a disconnect between the Wellington Regional Council transport policy and the needs of Wellington City. fares transport election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/06/are-new-wellington-bus-fares-fair-or.html Sharon Blaikie 2010-06-16T00:00:00Z http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/06/wellingtons-waterfront.html Wellingtn has one of the most beautiful settings for a city in the world - I am well traveled and I don't exaggerate. waterfront places election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/06/wellingtons-waterfront.html Sharon Blaikie 2010-06-13T00:00:00Z http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/06/mayor-in-china.html The Mayor of Wellington is in China drumming up business for local businesses. election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/06/mayor-in-china.html Sharon Blaikie 2010-06-10T00:00:00Z http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/06/get-me-to-plane-on-time.html Recently Wellington's mayor announced an exciting new vision for the City. election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/06/get-me-to-plane-on-time.html Sharon Blaikie 2010-06-09T00:00:00Z http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/06/statues-or-fun.html So, $350 000 for a statue that will be passe in a couple of years. One of those statues like the Queen Victoria ones that cities try to fob off on each other. Yet, those events that help to make Wellington a great place to live or visit like the Cuba Street Carnival and the Newtown Fair can't be held for lack of money. How absurd! cubastreetcarnival newtown sculpture cubastreet events places art election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/06/statues-or-fun.html Sharon Blaikie 2010-06-08T00:00:00Z -41.2937917 174.7754336 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/05/how-do-i-think-you-get-healthy-and-safe.html 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 housing issues election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/05/how-do-i-think-you-get-healthy-and-safe.html Sharon Blaikie 2010-05-15T00:00:00Z http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/05/what-does-council-need-to-do-to-create.html 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 election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/05/what-does-council-need-to-do-to-create.html Sharon Blaikie 2010-05-15T00:00:00Z http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/05/how-do-i-think-council-can-promote.html 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 election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/05/how-do-i-think-council-can-promote.html Sharon Blaikie 2010-05-15T00:00:00Z http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/05/what-is-councils-role-in-protecting-our.html 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 recycling conservation election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://sharonblaikiecandidateforwcc.blogspot.com/2010/05/what-is-councils-role-in-protecting-our.html Sharon Blaikie 2010-05-15T00:00:00Z