News from Beneficiary Advocacy Federation
The Beneficiary Advocacy Federation of New Zealand is very concerned for the welfare of Mike Dixon McIver, a long time ACC advocate, and once a fellow beneficiary advocate. He is a 75 year old man on day 42 of a hunger strike, protesting his treatment by the Accident Compensation Commission. He is camped outside ACC in Aitken Street in Thorndon, surrounded by the buildings accommodating Justice and Defence. Read more »

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The Wellington City Council today voted to pay $18.40-an-hour as a living wage to around 450 its its lowest paid workers. A majority of councillors voted in favour of a proposal that was first announced six days ago. Read more »

News Release – New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union
The Taxpayers’ Union is furious that Wellington City Councillors today elected to pay a ‘living wage’ from 1 January 2014, before ratepayers will have any chance to submit on the proposal. Read more »

Press Release – Property Council Of New Zealand
Auckland Council should follow Wellington’s lead on removing barriers to development to help the city grow. Read more »

News from Save the Basin
Wellingtonians came out this morning to show their continuing opposition to plans for a flyover alongside the Basin Reserve. Read more »

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“The Wellington Council can’t find the money for a civic Christmas tree, but only last month forked out $24,000 of ratepayer funds for a new logo,” said Jordan Williams, executive director of the NZ Taxpayers’ Union, today. Read more »

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Wellington feature films won the two top prizes at the NZ Film Awards last night. Read more »

Press Release – Hutt City Council
A recent case in the Environment Court has proved that the Hutt City Council makes no exceptions when it comes to protecting the environment. Read more »

News from Horowhenua District Council
A string of achievements in the four months since the Lake Horowhenua Accord was established has kick-started efforts to return the lake to its former healthy state. Read more »

News from NZ Police
Wellington Police today arrested three men for allegedly importing quantities of Class A, B and C drugs purchased from internet based drug suppliers. Read more »

News from NZ Police
The ‘Coppers on Choppers’ road trip ends this morning when the team is welcomed to Wellington’s Civic Square by Associate Minister of Transport Michael Woodhouse and Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown. Read more »

Press Release – Apollo Music
We are pleased to announce the release of the new single, October Air, from Wellington musician Jake Stokes’ debut rock n’ roll album, Midnight. The single will be available for sale at a 2 hour set/launch party held at The Grand, Courtenay Place, Wellington on Saturday from 11pm. Read more »

Scoop dogs Henry and Harriet with 3 of the team who are clearing tracks on the Tinakori Hill

Report and photos by Neil Douglas
Thanks to Hamish and his team at Treescape – the Tinakori walking track is going to be open again by Christmas. Read more »

News from NZ Government
Wellington lawyer John Edwards is to be the new Privacy Commissioner. Mr Edwards will replace Ms Marie Shroff, CNZM, CVO who has completed two five year terms in the role. Read more »

Press Release – Victoria University of Wellington
Nearly 1200 students will begin the festive season by marking the successful completion of their studies at Victoria University of Wellington during graduation ceremonies and a parade in Wellington this week. Read more »

News Release – Royal Post Nicholson Yacht Club
The Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club is seeking expressions of interest for the lease of its restaurant/cafe space on the first floor of its building in Oriental Parade. Read more »

Press Release – Wellington City Council
Work has started on a new synthetic grass surface on Alex Moore Park in Johnsonville. Read more »

Media release from Patricia Grace
Māori land in Waikanae, inherited by Patricia Grace from tupuna Wi Parata Te Kakakura, is to be taken by New Zealand Transport Agency under the Public Works Act for the Kāpiti Expressway. Read more »