Wellington in 2021: a look back
Over the past few months, I have extensively covered the airport and its greed-driven expansion plans at any cost, especially … Continue reading Wellington in 2021: a look back
Category: Wellington City Council
Asbestos as an excuse
This article has been written by Tony Short (Taranaki Whanui, construction and architectural consultant, Miramar Peninsula resident, Shelly Bay occupation … Continue reading Asbestos as an excuse
Sorting out the mayoralty, and the bay
First published on Wellington Scoop on 22nd of November 2021. Did you miss me? I bet some of you did, … Continue reading Sorting out the mayoralty, and the bay
Is WCC abandoning the community on the airport?
In a post earlier this year, I talked about Wellington Airport’s plan to expand over Miramar’s golf course. This week, … Continue reading Is WCC abandoning the community on the airport?
A story of David and Goliath
Earlier this year, WCC organised a public hearing about Wellington Airport’plans to expand over the Miramar golf course. Whether you … Continue reading A story of David and Goliath
Three interviews to understand a vision
A couple of months ago, I started a journey. In the beginning, there was a painting, a fresco almost. I … Continue reading Three interviews to understand a vision
A conversation with Sean Rush
Mid-July, I wrote an article called “A mid-term City Council assessment and the Eastern mega developments”. This piece was an opportunity to … Continue reading A conversation with Sean Rush
How to restore faith on our local democracy
As we navigate lockdown, 2021 edition, the Wellington City Council has released its yearly Residents Monitoring Survey. While the City … Continue reading How to restore faith on our local democracy
A conversation with Andy Foster
Mid-July, I wrote an article called “A mid-term City Council assessment and the Eastern mega developments”. This piece was an opportunity to … Continue reading A conversation with Andy Foster
A conversation with Sarah Free
Mid-July, I wrote an article called “A mid-term City Council assessment and the Eastern mega developments”. This piece was an opportunity to … Continue reading A conversation with Sarah Free
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