A “Wellington Council” with a smaller number of Councillors would unnecessarily restrict representation, just at a time when the public is becoming increasingly interested in participating in the very important issues of public transport, the three waters and a regional spatial plan.

Please find some suggestions for comments on Greater Wellington Regional Council on the proposed Annual Plan. Remember that submissions  close on 28 April 2011. Read summary and full plans on the GWRC website The Regional Council proposes to raise 84.571 million via general and targeted rates in 2011/12.  The average proposed rates increase for the [...]

Proposed GW Annual Plan 2010/11 Submissions close 4pm Friday 23rd April 2010, and oral submissions will be heard 12th to 14th May. Areas of interest: 1: Public transport fare increase of 3% (plus amount GST increase) for upgrade improvements My suggestion:  This increase be applied evenly over the network, while using the WCC downtown business [...]