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Trust, values and changing your mind in local politics
For those who oppose the development at Shelly Bay, the Council decision this week was a blow that has left them feeling hurt and...
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The status quo is ~literally~ not an option
It is a common rhetorical device to say the status quo is not an option. What we usually mean by this is that the old ways of doing...
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Behind-the-scenes: Covid cycleways withdrawn, reborn
Many people were left wondering what on earth had just happened when the Covid-19 Innovating Streets paper was withdrawn from the agenda...
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Pros and Cons of the e-scooter trial
This week we have to decide whether to continue the public share e-scooter trial. I have a number of questions I would like answered...
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Reflections on parking, risk, and how we make decisions
The Innovating Streets paper was hotly anticipated. My Twitter feed had been full of discussion about how cities around the world were...
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Cutting costs is about values - a response to Kerry Prendergast
As WCC has worked through the effect of the pandemic on your rates bill many people have been asking us to cut wasteful, “nice-to-have”...
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The First 100 Days of a Condie Mayoral Term
A 100 day plan is an opportunity for a new leader to clearly lay out their agenda, and for people who will be working with them to get a...
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Campaign finance transparency
Yesterday Stuff published a piece about fundraising and election costs for the mayoral candidates. I was pleased to see the bit about...
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Sea level rise is not science fiction – it is my children's future
Defending buildings against the sea is a short term and expensive solution. The massive defenses in the Netherlands won’t be practical in...
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Transparency in campaign donations
I welcome Justin Lester's announcement today that he will be joining me in releasing details of his campaign donations prior to the...
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How the left and right misunderstand each other
Unions Wellington sent me a survey a few weeks ago, asking my views on a range of issues relevant to their members. Many organisations do...
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Council joint venture could build suburban apartment complex
Media release Wellington mayoral and northern ward candidate Dr Jenny Condie has today released sketches for a proposed apartment complex...
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Citizen's Assembly on Mass Transit
The largest investment in Let's Get Wellington Moving is mass transit. The highest profile decision we need to make on mass transit is:...
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Dr Condie welcomes review of Shelly Bay process
Candidate for Wellington mayor, Dr Jenny Condie, has welcomed the independent review of the process surrounding Council decisions on...
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Lester's "do something" plan for housing
Media release 12 August 2019 - for immediate release Candidate for mayor and northern ward of Wellington City Council, Dr Jenny Condie...
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Media Release: Dr. Jenny Condie Announces Her Candidacy for the 2019 Wellington Mayoral Elections
Tawa, Wellington Release: August 8, 2019. For Immediate Release Dr Jenny Condie is excited to announce her candidacy for the 2019...