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
Tag: election
How are our candidates and elected members preparing for the election? What is their vision? Their strategy?
The CBD is emptying and it is a good thing
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
A discussion with Mayoral candidate Tory Whanau
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
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
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
A fresh Wellington City Council; winners, losers, surprises, and diversity
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
WCC Election: Heading for a terrible voter turnout
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
WCC Elections: Current Councillor Scorecard; in which I judge people and make up numbers based on wild flights of fancy
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
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, … Continue reading WCC Elections; Kiwiblog Analysis of Mayoral Candidates and Ward Competitors
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 … Continue reading WCC Elections: Grandstanding on Climate Change rather than actionable adaptation plans, do candidates get it?
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