A most enjoyable piece by Leviathan with a few insights that I hadn’t considered. That IS the question alright, being asked all over Wellington as we near the time for an election. […]
Ian Apperley
WCC Elections; Kiwiblog Analysis of Mayoral Candidates and Ward Competitors
In the last two days Kiwiblog has published full analysis of the Mayoral Candidates and all Ward Candidates across Wellington, which make for excellent reading. There are nine candidates standing for Wellington Mayor […]
Hobart versus Wellington; Smart Thinking, Smart City, Smart Future.
When you see a picture of Hobart, at first glance, you could be forgiven for thinking it is Wellington. I wanted to find a city that was comparable to Wellington, rather than […]
WCC Elections: Grandstanding on Climate Change rather than actionable adaptation plans, do candidates get it?
My grandfather, Don Ramage, survived World War II to continue life as an artist who also had a great passion for rugby. His world view, expressed through his art, was very concerned […]
WCC Elections Promises Promises on Transport; the policy so far is boring, and makes me channel my angry old man
“As the avenues and streets of a city are nothing less than its arteries and veins, we may well ask what doctor would venture to promise bodily health if he knew that […]
Andy vs Justin; Part II; I unleash artificial intelligence to analyse the candidates faces and make a bold prediction
If you are reading these articles, then you are a political junkie on some level, have an interest in local politics, and are far more likely to vote on what you research […]
Andy vs Justin: Part I; Progress vs Patriotism
We also needed vast quantities of ice and rum – and a satchel of brain-rattling drugs for those who wanted to finish the campaign on the highest possible note, regardless of the […]
The Mayoral Race; First predictions, four non-starters, three near-misses, two titans on the cusp
With just a few weeks until voting starts, there is no clear picture of who will take the Mayoral chains. While Justin Lester has key advantages, other contenders could help to topple […]
WCC Elections; Independence versus campaigning on the party ticket, does it matter? Over twenty candidates answer the question
I’ve always had the perception that candidates backed by a central Political Party are inherently biased toward their policies if not in fact controlled in how they vote by said Party. So, […]
Explaining the Single Transferable Vote System (hopefully I get it right this time)
OK ok ok! You can all stop shouting at me now after my recent incorrect commentary on how STV works. I’ve gone away and talked with someone who has put me straight. […]
