https://wellington.gen.nz/wcc+election-candiates-2010 Items tagged with Wellington City Council and Election Candiates 2010. http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2012/11/double-dipping-at-wellington-city.html 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. wcc government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2012/11/double-dipping-at-wellington-city.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2012-11-15T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-rising-debt-on-your-rates-bill.html 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. wcc waterfront government places people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-rising-debt-on-your-rates-bill.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2012-10-24T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2012/05/interest-on-councils-borrowings.html 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. wcc government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2012/05/interest-on-councils-borrowings.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2012-05-11T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2011/08/council-votes-to-consult-on-bus-lanes.html 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. motorcycle consultation wcc bus-lanes parking transport automotive sport government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2011/08/council-votes-to-consult-on-bus-lanes.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2011-08-18T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2011/06/setting-rates-for-wellington.html 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. rates wcc government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2011/06/setting-rates-for-wellington.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2011-06-20T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2011/06/wellington-city-annual-plan-2011.html 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. wcc government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2011/06/wellington-city-annual-plan-2011.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2011-06-13T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2011/05/social-networks-kick-in-over-wellywood.html 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. wellywood wcc miramar places government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2011/05/social-networks-kick-in-over-wellywood.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2011-05-25T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2011/03/submit-on-wellington-city-council.html 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. wcc consultation government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2011/03/submit-on-wellington-city-council.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2011-04-02T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-they-voted-on-wellingtons-rates.html Rates up by 6. wcc rates government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-they-voted-on-wellingtons-rates.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2011-03-09T00:00:00Z http://greeningwellingtoncity.wordpress.com/2011/02/19/at-what-cost/ They blew it! Over $1 million in savings missed so far. manners-mall-bus-lane waterfront wcc bus-lanes transport places government election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://greeningwellingtoncity.wordpress.com/2011/02/19/at-what-cost/ Mark Greening 2011-02-19T00:00:00Z http://wccwatch.wordpress.com/2010/10/14/new-and-re-elected-candidate-profiles/ The DomPost today published mini profiles of all the new and re-elected Wellington City Councillors. election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections featured wcc government Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://wccwatch.wordpress.com/2010/10/14/new-and-re-elected-candidate-profiles/ WCC Watch 2010-10-14T00:00:00Z http://wccwatch.wordpress.com/2010/10/13/whats-up-between-onslow-candidates-mike-and-andy/ What’s up between Mike Flemming and Andy Foster and why do some candidates feel the need to mass email the rest of the candidates post election with their gripes (see Thomas Morgan below)?  Is it a case of sour grapes? And when will some tell Mike not to put the message in the title space? Mike contested the Onslow-Western Ward and obtained 567 votes. election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections featured wcc government Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://wccwatch.wordpress.com/2010/10/13/whats-up-between-onslow-candidates-mike-and-andy/ WCC Watch 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z http://wccwatch.wordpress.com/2010/09/27/the-anti-wank-candidate/ Justin Lester has published a rather amusing last minute campaign pledge of things he will not do if elected. election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections featured wcc government Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://wccwatch.wordpress.com/2010/09/27/the-anti-wank-candidate/ WCC Watch 2010-09-27T00:00:00Z http://wccwatch.wordpress.com/2010/09/12/the-people-that-stand-for-public-office/ I think we are in a pretty good place with the number of candidates standing for council this year. election-candiates-2010 wcc elections2010 local-body-elections government featured Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://wccwatch.wordpress.com/2010/09/12/the-people-that-stand-for-public-office/ WCC Watch 2010-09-12T00:00:00Z http://wccwatch.wordpress.com/2010/08/20/final-candidate-list/ Well nominations for the WCC 2010 election have closed and the list of candidates has been announced. Take a read here. We’ll be doing much more analysis over the weekend. election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections featured wcc government Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://wccwatch.wordpress.com/2010/08/20/final-candidate-list/ WCC Watch 2010-08-20T00:00:00Z http://wccwatch.wordpress.com/2010/08/13/tin-foil-hat-candidate-for-the-southern-ward/ Seann Paurini has announced he is running for the Southern Ward. He is against “the proliferation of surveillance technologies” and the parking enforcement camera car. Oh well, at least he’s got a niche. spy-car election-candiates-2010 parking transport elections2010 local-body-elections featured wcc government Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://wccwatch.wordpress.com/2010/08/13/tin-foil-hat-candidate-for-the-southern-ward/ WCC Watch 2010-08-13T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2010/05/blog-post.html 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. water wcc government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2010/05/blog-post.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2010-05-06T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2010/03/58-percent-rate-increase-to-wellingtons.html 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. rates wcc government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2010/03/58-percent-rate-increase-to-wellingtons.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2010-03-13T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/12/manners-mall-opened-to-buses-at-115m.html 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. wcc manners-mall-bus-lane government bus-lanes transport people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/12/manners-mall-opened-to-buses-at-115m.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2009-12-10T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/12/wellington-city-council-debt-end-2010.html 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. wcc government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/12/wellington-city-council-debt-end-2010.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2009-12-10T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/06/post-script-on-ltccp-2009-2019.html 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. wcc government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/06/post-script-on-ltccp-2009-2019.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2009-06-30T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/06/subject-question-of-affordability-and.html 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…. rates wcc government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/06/subject-question-of-affordability-and.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2009-06-28T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/05/question-of-affordability.html wcc rates government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/05/question-of-affordability.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2009-05-29T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-they-voted-on-switching-commercial.html 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. rates wcc government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-they-voted-on-switching-commercial.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2009-03-12T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-they-voted-on-mayor-prendergasts.html 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. wcc government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-they-voted-on-mayor-prendergasts.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2009-03-03T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/02/economic-situation-and-wellington-city.html 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. wcc government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/02/economic-situation-and-wellington-city.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2009-02-28T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2008/06/how-wellington-city-council-voted-on.html 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: rates wcc government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2008/06/how-wellington-city-council-voted-on.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2008-06-29T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2008/03/wellington-city-council-setting.html 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. rates wcc government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2008/03/wellington-city-council-setting.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2008-03-11T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2007/08/next-step-mayor-pepp.html I wish to thank the readers of Capital Times for voting me best Councillor in 2007 wcc government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2007/08/next-step-mayor-pepp.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2007-08-25T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2007/06/adshel-bus-shelter-vote-at-council-in.html Adshel bus shelters arrived in Wellington as a consequence of Mayor Blumsky and Councillors Foster,Gill, Gotlieb, Goulden, Hutchings,Johnston, Morrison, Parkin, Piper, Prendergast and Shaw voting for them. transport wcc government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2007/06/adshel-bus-shelter-vote-at-council-in.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2007-06-26T00:00:00Z