Category: Greater Wellington Region

Open Invitation for Candidate Opinion Pieces

Aug 10, 2025 | Article, Auckland City, Buller District, Christchurch City, Cities and Regions, Dunedin City, Elections, Far North District, Greater Wellington Region, Hamilton City, Hutt City, Invercargill City, Kaipara District, Kapiti Coast District, Local Government Reform, Nelson City, New Plymouth District, News, Palmerston North City, Porirua City, Rangitīkei District, Taking Action, Upper Hutt City, Waikato Region, Waipa District, Wellington City, Whanganui District

LGNZ holds annual conference and engages in propaganda war with Taxpayers’ Union

Jul 31, 2025 | Buller District, Christchurch City, Council Finances, Council Funding, Council Meetings, Council Spending, Dunedin City, Far North District, Greater Wellington Region, Hamilton City, Hutt City, Incoming Legislation, Invercargill City, Kapiti Coast District, LGNZ, Local Government Reform, Nelson City, New Plymouth District, New Zealand Issues, News, Opinion, Palmerston North City, Petitions, Porirua City, Professional Managerial Class, Protest, Rangitīkei District, Rates Increases, Taking Action, Tauranga City, Upper Hutt City, Voting Record, Waikato Region, Waipa District, Wellington City, Whanganui District

Ombudsman surveying public on OIA/LGOIMA and council transparency (closes 29 November 2024)

Sep 30, 2024 | Auckland City, Consultation, Freedom of Expression, Greater Wellington Region, Hutt City, New Zealand Issues, News, Official Information Act, Porirua City, Taking Action, Three Waters, Upper Hutt City, Wellington City

Kāpiti Coastal Advisory Panel and managed retreat: June 2024 updates

Jun 30, 2024 | Article, Cities and Regions, Climate Change and Weather, Consultation, Council Meetings, Flood Risk, Global Agendas, Global Warming, Greater Wellington Region, International Organisation, Kapiti Coast District, Managed Retreat, Natural Hazards, New Zealand Issues, News, Opinion, Protest, Resource Management Act (RMA), Taking Action, United Nations

What is RCP8.5?

Jun 30, 2024 | Article, Auckland City, Cities and Regions, Climate Change and Weather, Flood Risk, Global Agendas, Global Warming, Greater Wellington Region, Hamilton City, International Organisation, Kapiti Coast District, Law and Legislation, Managed Retreat, Natural Hazards, Overview, Resource Management Act (RMA), United Nations, Wellington City

Greater Wellington Region

US court ruling on fluoride in drinking water being a health hazard

A major US court ruling on water fluoridation has judged that fluoridation of drinking water at...

Greater Wellington Region

Open Invitation for Candidate Opinion Pieces

Given the number of elections running across the country, sending out personal invites to every...

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“Stop Water Fluoridation” petition (closes 19 Nov 2024)

Oct 1, 2024 | Auckland City, Cities, Council Spending, Dunedin City, Greater Wellington Region, Hamilton City, Health and Safety, Hutt City, Invercargill City, New Plymouth District, New Zealand Issues, News, Palmerston North City, Petitions, Porirua City, Safety and Well-being, Taking Action, Three Waters, Upper Hutt City, Waikato Region, Waipa District, Water Fluoridation, Wellington City

This petition to parliament is due to close on 19 November 2024 (11:59 pm). Go to this link to...

Opposition mobilises against the five raised crossings on Thorndon Quay, Wellington

Jul 29, 2024 | Article, Council Spending, Disruptions, Emergency Services, Greater Wellington Region, Health and Safety, Hostile Architecture, Mode Shift, News, Opinion, Petitions, Public Transport, Taking Action, Traffic Calming, Transport and Roading, Wellington City

Summary Further opposition mobilises against Wellington City Council’s plan to install five raised...

The Spinoff and The Post cover a planned $55 million project to install five raised crossings in Wellington

Jul 25, 2024 | Council Spending, Disruptions, Emergency Services, Greater Wellington Region, Hostile Architecture, Mode Shift, News, Opinion, Public Transport, Rates Increases, Safety and Well-being, Traffic Calming, Transport and Roading, Wellington City

Summary Wellington City Council is planning to install five raised pedestrian crossing along...

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Category: Greater Wellington Region

Open Invitation for Candidate Opinion Pieces

LGNZ holds annual conference and engages in propaganda war with Taxpayers’ Union

Q & A: The Single Transferable Vote (STV) System in Local Elections 2025

2025 Local Government Elections

Wellington Water CCO: November-December 2024 Media Coverage

Crown Observer to Monitor Wellington City Council

US court ruling on fluoride in drinking water being a health hazard

Ombudsman surveying public on OIA/LGOIMA and council transparency (closes 29 November 2024)

Kāpiti Coastal Advisory Panel and managed retreat: June 2024 updates

What is RCP8.5?

Greater Wellington Region

US court ruling on fluoride in drinking water being a health hazard

Crown Observer to Monitor Wellington City Council

Wellington Water CCO: November-December 2024 Media Coverage

Consultations April 2025: “Local Water Done Well” Water Service Reforms

Opinion article in The Spinoff: Let’s Get Wellington Moving was a giant waste of time

Consultation Closes 27 April 2025: “Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill”

What is RCP8.5?

2025 Local Government Elections

Greater Wellington Region

Open Invitation for Candidate Opinion Pieces

Consultation Closes 27 August 2025: “Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill”

LGNZ holds annual conference and engages in propaganda war with Taxpayers’ Union

Q & A: The Single Transferable Vote (STV) System in Local Elections 2025

2025 Local Government Elections

Consultation Closes 27 April 2025: “Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill”

Consultations April 2025: “Local Water Done Well” Water Service Reforms

Wellington Water CCO: November-December 2024 Media Coverage

Additional Posts

“Stop Water Fluoridation” petition (closes 19 Nov 2024)

Opposition mobilises against the five raised crossings on Thorndon Quay, Wellington

The Spinoff and The Post cover a planned $55 million project to install five raised crossings in Wellington

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