Mid yearly update report from Regional Councillor Paul Bruce – July 26th 2011 In this update: Successful change to STV electoral system for Regional Council Wellington Regional Strategy Review Wellington Community Wind Farm Major weather events Consultation on inner-city transport network Successful change to STV electoral system for Regional Council! I am delighted to report [...]

As a lead forecaster at MetService, I see nature in action. We look out the window over our Habour and marvel at the beauty of the changing skies. And some of these changes are now ominous for life on earth, with increasing frequency of unusual events and extremes. Today, I would like to talk briefly [...]

We face many challenges in the coming years; the limits of growth, climate change and peak everything, beginning with oil. Now is the time to wake up to the power of solar, irresistible cities, community gardens, a great harbour way, energy efficient buildings, and make our region the best post-carbon place to be.

When: Last Saturday of each month, 11am to 3pm Where: St Anne’s Church Hall, Emmett Street, Newtown | click for map A community market for all including fresh fruit and vegetables, crafts and entertainment. All welcome to be involved. Affordable fresh fruit and veges Bartering and exchange Local crafts Secondhand goodies Community Live music (sometimes) [...]

Wellington Trust, Community Net under threat The existence of the Wellington Trust and its key service, Wellington Community Net is now under threat from reduced WCC funding because some staff and councillors don’t understand its value. Wellington Community Net offers a very valuable service. There are 570 separate websites, not pages in a directory but [...]

Community gardens are public spaces where people are free to plant vegetable and ornamental plants. There’s a great growth of community gardens in Wellington – and the beginnings of some community orchards. New gardens I’ve been a supporter of Innermost Gardens for a long time in their quest to find space. A small site in [...]