News from NZEI
Principals and teachers today enter their 21st day of talks since May, and are hopeful negotiations will lead to progress towards a settlement following strike action and an out-pouring of public support last week. Read more »
Wellington.Scoop
With a High Court appeal next month challenging the city’s plans to remake Frank Kitts Park and to build a walled Chinese Garden on part of the park, it’s time to suggest that reverting to the original site for the garden could be a way of avoiding more costly court battles. Read more »
Press Release – Century 21 Real Estate
A soon-to-be built 56-apartment development in Newtown will provide much-needed affordable first-home options for Wellingtonians, with interest incredibly strong despite the development only just being launched onto the market. Read more »
News from Metlink
Some months ago, we told you our public transport network would be better. Some of you have told us they’ve noticed an improvement, many have said it’s not working for them yet. It’s still early days, but we know the change has been uncomfortable, disruptive and at times inefficient. Read more »
Wellington.Scoop
Wellingtonians who are concerned about the Regional Council’s less than satisfactory bus changes will be bemused to know that a report from the local government “excellence programme CouncilMark” says we are being well served by the Council. Read more »
by Lindsay Shelton
There’s been a second apology about the buses from Regional Council chair Chris Laidlaw. Read more »
Wellington.Scoop
The first visit by a Polish President to New Zealand next week will focus on political and economic issues, while also being dedicated to engagements concerning the Polish Communities. Read more »
News from Wellington City Council
Spring is almost here – and it’s time for the Wellington City Council’s lawn renovations programme to get rolling. Read more »
Press Release – Kapiti Coast District Council
Territorial authorities, regional councils, the Department of Conservation (DOC), and the Police all have important roles to play when taking care of the Kāpiti Coast’s beaches. A range of rules exist to keep people safe while they’re walking on the beach and to protect important coastal ecology. Read more »
News from NZCTU
Bus drivers, their union, and the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions addressed Greater Wellington Regional Council this morning with the request it makes good on its promise to fix the region’s bus problems. Read more »
