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The following posts are filed under: Society & Community.
Thinking, talking and writing towns: great reads
Have you noticed the blossoming in the blogosphere around transport and landuse? There are more sensible and, yes, geeky people writing thoughtful and tasty food for our thought. Here’s a sample of our current favourites…
Read MoreClimate Strike. Now Climate Action.
“The kids are alright”, but (adult) Talk Wellington contributor Alex MacGibbon has been inspired to take action – what we can do here in Wellington.
Read MoreBelonging in the Capital
How do we feel connected in a new city? For new residents in Aotearoa, friendly third places can be hard to find. Guest poster Alina shares her experience searching for belonging in her new home, and has tips for others new to Wellington.
Read MoreBuilding social cohesion: spaces that bring us together
As Aotearoa’s Muslim community reels from the Christchurch mosque terrorism, and the rest of us ask uncomfortably “what led to this?”, it’s worth reflecting on how our physical environments can help inoculate our communities.
Read MoreCut off: the severance effect of busy roads
Tried to get from the waterfront to the city lately? Or had to use a “pedestrian refuge” to move around your local shops? Severance is a side-effect of big infrastructure in urban areas, and it’s something we need to know about. As we learn the Inner City Bypass has worked out as a loss to…
Read MoreDo we need to think differently about transport funding?
As new research finds “failure to deliver” from one of Wellington’s most costly recent transport investments, Greater Auckland’s Matt Lowrie asks and answers…
Read MoreGet Welly Moving… How About Staying Put?
Kathleen Wright puts forward the case for ditching the commute into town and working locally. And, even saving the city some infrastructure costs.
Read MoreCome out and play!
This week mornings there’s magic happening in parks around Wellington. It’s simple, it’s potent, and it’s joyful: it’s The Big Play Out!
Read MoreThe show begins: Election 2019
It’s that time again (yes, it’s come pretty quick). Candidates for local body elections are starting to emit policy information to appeal to you, The Voter! Can one see what candidates actually stand for amid the “I stand for Motherhood and Apple Pie, and Lower Rates”? Talk Wellington unpicks some early starters
Read MoreCome together
Waitangi Day! There’s a day off work but much more importantly, there are also lots of opportunities for our communities to hang out together.
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