
We need an overhaul on consultation
During the first months of this year, I haven’t been nearly as present on this blog as I’d like. I’ve … Continue reading We need an overhaul on consultation
How are our candidates and elected members preparing for the election? What is their vision? Their strategy?
During the first months of this year, I haven’t been nearly as present on this blog as I’d like. I’ve … Continue reading We need an overhaul on consultation
Recently, on the days when I come into the CBD, I am acutely aware of how I am dragging my … Continue reading The CBD is emptying and it is a good thing
In October 2022, Wellingtonians will be asked to elect a new City Council and a new Mayor. In this new … Continue reading A discussion with Mayoral candidate Tory Whanau
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
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
In what is probably the largest shakeup to Wellington city council in many years, we have a new mayor and … Continue reading A fresh Wellington City Council; winners, losers, surprises, and diversity
Barring a minor miracle, it looks like the voter turnout in Wellington is going to be the lowest in many, … Continue reading WCC Election: Heading for a terrible voter turnout
I swore I wasn’t going to do one this time around; however I’ve been reading a few over the last … Continue reading WCC Elections: Current Councillor Scorecard; in which I judge people and make up numbers based on wild flights of fancy
In the last two days Kiwiblog has published full analysis of the Mayoral Candidates and all Ward Candidates across Wellington, … Continue reading WCC Elections; Kiwiblog Analysis of Mayoral Candidates and Ward Competitors
My grandfather, Don Ramage, survived World War II to continue life as an artist who also had a great passion … Continue reading WCC Elections: Grandstanding on Climate Change rather than actionable adaptation plans, do candidates get it?