Elections
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Could Shelly Bay return to public ownership?
Readers of this blog will be aware that I am opposing the current planned development at Shelly Bay. That’s why …
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A hard look in the mirror
The end of the local election is in sight. Candidates have put their everything into it, and whether or not …
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An election that won’t solve anything
The local elections are soon coming to an end and it would be an understatement to say it has been …
Housing and city planning
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Transport
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A new bus depot at the Miramar cutting
The City Council keeps on delivering for the Eastern suburbs. Shelly Bay is going ahead, and so is the Airport …
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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 …
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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 …
Airport
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A new chapter begins for Wellington
Last week, Tory Whanau was elected as mayor of Wellington. Her chance of success had been expected by many, but …
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A discussion with Tim Brown
In October 2022, Wellingtonians will be asked to elect a new City Council and a new Mayor. In this series …
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The status quo between WCC and the airport is impossible
Should WCC openly oppose the airport expansion? On the 12th of May, the Mayor of Wellington and the City Councillors …
Climate
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A conversation with Tamatha Paul
One year, to the day, after the vote on Te Atakura – First to Zero implementation plan, I met with …
Engagement
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A new chapter begins for Wellington
Last week, Tory Whanau was elected as mayor of Wellington. Her chance of success had been expected by many, but …
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A hard look in the mirror
The end of the local election is in sight. Candidates have put their everything into it, and whether or not …
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An election that won’t solve anything
The local elections are soon coming to an end and it would be an understatement to say it has been …