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Rates Postponement - What's it All About?
Does anyone know someone who is currently on Wellington’s rates postponement scheme? How did they find the application process? What...
Aug 31 min read
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An Unafforable Upgrade
Article written by Lily Brown for Scoop, 28 July 2025 The Wellington City Council is consulting the public on a proposed upgrade of Ian...
Aug 33 min read
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Central vs Local Government - Where Are The Lines Drawn?
This election should be focused on competition of good ideas and policies. Many of us feel that WCC could do a much better job. However,...
Jul 231 min read
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Press Release: Lily Brown Announces Independent Campaign for Wellington City Council - Withdraws from Independent Together Team
Wellington, 16 July 2025 — Lily Brown today announced that she will no longer be standing with the Independent Together (IT) ticket and...
Jul 161 min read
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"Konnecting" with Khandallah
It was uplifting to see so many people engaged and participating in the democratic process. Thank you also for your curiosity and...
Jul 81 min read
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Community Heroes - EKTA
A big shout out to Ekta New Zealand Inc , a charity that has been quietly and consistently supporting Wellington residents for years by...
Jul 81 min read
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RESTORE FREE EVENING AND WEEKEND PARKING IN WELLINGTON
Do you remember the good old days when we had free evening and weekend parking when we went to Wellington city? Would you like it to be...
Jul 41 min read
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Thought Provoking Words for Wellington
Can we get to calmer seas? It requires courage, focus and genuine desire for change - Louise Tong
Jun 261 min read
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The Exit Door Is Open
Another story of one of us moving overseas due to the cost-of-living crisis and the lack of opportunities in New Zealand. Wellington not...
Jun 261 min read
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2050 Local Government Forum
On June 18th, Lily went to the 2050 Local Government Forum yesterday with infrastructure and collaboration between central and local...
Jun 262 min read
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The Botanic Garden/Glenmore St Cycleway - Your Council has spoken.
On 18 June, Councillors on the Regulatory process Committee voted on amendment 2.2 - Install a 4-7pm clearway which allows for parking...
Jun 261 min read
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Celebrating Philippine Independence Day
Kalayaan Wellington NZ Â organised a wonderful day of events to celebrate Philippine Independence Day, highlighting faith, food and...
Jun 101 min read
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Safer Streets for Wellington - Not in Newtown - Time for a Change
Just had a long black with the wonderful crew at Black Coffee on Riddiford Street in Newtown. Their coffee sure packs a punch! Paige has...
Jun 101 min read
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Student Life - Introducing M
Hailing from the beautiful East Coast of the North Island, M has lived in Wellington for many years to study and is currently doing a...
Jun 101 min read
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Shaking it with Shakespeare
With a special message from Sam Neill, students from all around New Zealand are gathered in Wellington this weekend for the 2025 National...
Jun 21 min read
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Hanging with Harry
The Paw Post - Featuring Harry Harry, of Kaiwharawhara, expressed interest in the upcoming local body election in Wellington. He was...
May 301 min read
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Working Hard For What?
Out and about talking to the community in Wadestown. Josh, a qualified LBP that undertakes carpentry, earthworks and landscaping, said he...
May 301 min read
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Annual WCC Business Improvement District (BID) Summit
I attended the annual WCC Business Improvement District (BID) Summit. BID is a mutual partnership between a local authority and a local...
May 301 min read
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Kicking it with Kobe
Kobe, of Trelissick Crescent, was seen out walking his hooman, Brian, outside The Villa Cafe in Ngaio. When asked about the upcoming...
May 301 min read
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Introducing Louie, The Villa Cafe Ngaio
Louie, the talented barista from The Villa Cafe Ngaio , said the issues she is concerned about for the upcoming election are: 1....
May 301 min read
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