https://wellington.gen.nz/wcc+people Items tagged with Wellington City Council and People. https://newtown.org.nz/2020/03/20/minutes-of-the-march-2020-meeting/ Minutes of the Newtown Residents’ Association meeting 16th March 2020 Present: Rhona Carson (Chair), Steve Cosgrove (Minutes), Leonie Walker, Jane Patterson, Jill Ford, Alison Borbelly, Keith Powell, Tom Law, Don McDonald, Warwick Taylor, Peter Frater, Effie Rankin, Faye Tohbyn, Lyn Morris, Sam Somers, Eileen Brown, Neville Carson, Kevin Lethbridge, Graeme Carroll, Merio Marsters, Marion Leighton. Apologies: Paul Eagle, Dom Shaheen, Steve Dunn, Martin Hanley, Anna Kemble Welch, Jan Gould + Marion Leighton(for lateness)Noted that Paul apologised because MPs have been advised to stay away from community meetings due to Covid-19 risks..  Rhona welcomed everyone to the meeting. Newtown Festival Rhona thanked all the marshalls and other volunteers for helping. The meeting made an enthusiastic  vote of thanks and appreciation to the organisers for another very successful Festival.Sadly there was one violent event later in the evening; this seemed to be the result of a personal conflict between two visitors to Newtown. The Police and Community Patrol were involved. Don asked what the noise policy is, as he worries about how loud the Festival is.  Tom Law outlined the Council policy. Wellington City Council Consultations Parking Policy.  Consultation opened today and will run till April 14th. WCC had a traveling road show on the subject in Newtown Mall this morning. It wasn’t widely advertised and no one at the meeting knew it was going to be there, or attended.Rhona noted that the policy is very high-level at this stage. We recommend that people look at the material on the website.  The questions on the web site are quite general so Newtown-specific concerns would need to be added in narrative form.Some general issues were discussed.We will consider different things we can agree on, such as further communication with WCC to develop a Newtown-specific plan, and sensible Residents’ Parking areas and fees. Planning for Growth The WCC Consultation Team were to have a Newtown Festival stall but cancelled because they were not quite ready to go.  Next consultation meeting is on 26 March at Prefab – Jane and Rhona  interested in going. No one had any further comment: Rhona suggested reading the web page and keeping up-to-date with progress on the development of a proposed spatial plan for the city.District Plan Review – this is beginning at the end of this year or early next. Water Warrick is concerned that water metres are coming back into discussion.  This has resulted in some suggesting we ‘need’ water metres to pay for replacement of aged infrastructure.A number of views were expressed regarding the pros and cons of water metering. COVID-19 Eileen Brown is working for the Council of Trade Unions developing plans and consolidating ideas for “managing the risk and flattening the curve”.The current situation was outlined, along with common narratives being used to describe the situation and management options.  Eileen described then distributed some information.Marion Leighton (Consultant Physician at Wellington Hospital) arrived during this discussion, having been at a hospital meeting on the same topic. She outlined the hospital’s plans for managing an influx of seriously ill patients and also answered questions. Most important thing is to wash hands frequently and thoroughly, cough and sneeze into your elbow or tissues, don’t touch your face, avoid physical contact with others and self-isolate at the first sign of any symptoms. We are in this for the long-term, so make sure you have a reasonable plan. Emergency Management Discussion Neville Carson outlined his background in Civil Defence (previous name for Emergency Management, and introduced “Wellington Conversations” – facilitated conversations on various topics which have been running in Newtown and elsewhere for several months.Neville is organising a meeting to discuss Emergency Management issues on 31 March, 7:30 to 9:30, at Newtown Hall, using a model based on Wellington Conversations. Circus Performers – Steve informed the meeting that on Wednesday evening (18th Mcaarch) in Carrara Park circus performers will be performing with LED Hula hoops. Meeting ended at 8:58 newtown wcc covid-19 issues water consultation parking law planning wellington art noise hospital people places government health transport blogs communitygroups Fri, 20 Mar 2020 08:11:00 GMT https://newtown.org.nz/2020/03/20/minutes-of-the-march-2020-meeting/ Newtown Residents' Association 2020-03-20T08:11:00Z -41.3110524 174.7780368 Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://wellingtonmountainbikeclub.wildapricot.org/news/3163199 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 brooklyn islandbay karori khandallah makara miramar wainuiomata wcc councillors consultation media bypass events beer airport rowing cycling planning wellington art people places government transport sport issues blogs mountain-biking Wed, 03 Dec 2014 18:46:51 GMT https://wellingtonmountainbikeclub.wildapricot.org/news/3163199 Wellington Mountain Bike Club 2014-12-03T18:46:51Z -41.2618075 174.9480696 Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa http://sarahfree.org.nz/2013/08/11/living-in-fear-of-a-car-parking-fine/ Many  have commented recently on the issue of over-zealous car parking wardens in the city, and some have stated a desire to see parking enforcement (and even parking buildings themselves!) bought back under direct Council control. wcc parking government transport blogs people Sun, 11 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://sarahfree.org.nz/2013/08/11/living-in-fear-of-a-car-parking-fine/ Sarah Free 2013-08-11T00:00:00Z 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://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 http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2007/06/wellington-city-council-keeps-switching.html oday, in the closing stage of the Draft Annual Plan, Jack Ruben and Bryan Pepperell moved an amendment to stop switching the rates from business onto the residents' rates bill. Those voting for the Ruben / Pepperell amendment were: rates wcc government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2007/06/wellington-city-council-keeps-switching.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2007-06-20T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2007/06/week-in-capitals-politics.html Thinking there was political capital to be made in riding climate change Mayor Prendergast attempted to change the window dressing on her watch in the run up to the October election. conservation wcc government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2007/06/week-in-capitals-politics.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2007-06-09T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2007/05/wellington-has-58-billon-of-performing.html Prendergast has recently stated .."The City has $5.8 billion worth of assets. Our debt is just 4 % of our total assets. Council has agreed to borrow up to $20 million a year to pay for new assets. " The statement from Mayor Prendergast about the value of the city's assets in relationship to debt shows just why we are heading for a meltdown. wcc government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2007/05/wellington-has-58-billon-of-performing.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2007-05-17T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2007/05/manufacturing-consent-in-capital-media.html This week in the Capital's politics the temperature rose steeply over the District Plan and infill housing. That was driven by the City's news maker the Dompost with a series of reports designed to give a favourable impression of a Council that has been papering over the cracks of a permissive District Plan. housing media wcc issues government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2007/05/manufacturing-consent-in-capital-media.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2007-05-04T00:00:00Z