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.

The International Panel on Climate Change confirms that serious climate change impacts are already happening, and significant climate tipping points have already been passed. Greenhouse emissions must peak now, and then we must return them to their pre-industrial level of 280ppm. Fran Wilde, Chair of Greater Wellington, acknowledges in the foreword to our Regional Policy [...]