I thought it was time to have a look back over the last three weeks to see what our new Mayor has been up to. After a bit of a slow start, […]
Andy Foster off to a flying start
Wellington Airport Expansion; you ain’t seen nothing yet, handbags, and hypocrisy
In recent weeks the airport has released more of its plans to expand the airport by paving over paradise at the golf course and taking over the old Miramar School land, at […]
WCC Week Three: Three weeks in a leaky boat, everyone’s a bully baby that’s the truth, a new CEO, and how safe is the city?
A war of words erupted this week overshadowing several of the typical happy-clap WCC PR releases. Councillors accused of bullying counter-accused each other and allegations of leaking information showed that the Council […]
WCC Week Two: Let them eat flags, unhappy communities, Sean Rush still on the ropes, in defense of Lester
It’s been a rollicking second week for the new Council as they tackle the big issues like the Wellington Flag and what to have for lunch. Meanwhile, another community group activates around […]
Analysing Council Portfolios; a significant workload, some interesting additions, a couple of hospital passes, an ok balance
The Mayor announced a raft of portfolio responsibilities yesterday for the Council. Rather than simplifying the previous list it’s been expanded to cover some fifty or so areas of responsibility. But are […]
WCC Week One: SNAFU, Council all over the place, cranks, retreats, recounts, and sniping
My partner and I have been farm sitting our friends’ property in Ahiaruhe for the last week. For both of us, farming is something we’re familiar with, and it’s nice to be […]
The Foster and Free Show
Finally, some progress in the Council this week with Foster picking Sarah Free as his new Deputy. The Foster and Free Show is on the road and rolling for now, though may […]
