It took a long time, but today I published this Spinoff Cover Story about my visit to Sen̓áḵw – and why it matters for iwi-led housing in New Zealand.
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No more architectural renderings of the Gordon Wilson Flats. Society has progressed past the need for architectural renderings of the Gordon Wilson Flats.
Wellington public transport use is above pre-covid levels with bus significantly above and rail a bit below. Compared to London, Sydney & Auckland, the bounce back in Wellington is significantly ahead in all areas. Also striking is the increase in weekend public transport use. 1/
This graph shows the average money central gov. has received over the past few decades, compared to what councils have. Meanwhile, the things councils are required to do have only increased – as have costs. That’s why we’re pushing for more funding tools for local government.
WCC’s proposal to widen the footpath on Cuba St between Vivian and Ghuznee has seen 50 shops on the street sign a petition, saying the removal of car parks would stop people from visiting their businesses
There is no other way of putting it. The new Wellington District Plan is the biggest, fattest W in the history of the Yimby movement in New Zealand.
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