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Suburbia is subsidised: here’s the maths

Fun fact: Inner-city areas are subsidising suburbs – to the tune of hundreds of millions every year. A great video lays out this big fact that’s hidden in plain sight.

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The housing crisis: how we made it and how we fix it

An important report from Te Waihanga|The Infrastructure Commission shows that our current housing crisis wasn’t inevitable. Hear more from Te Waihanga’s own experts at the next Urbanerds this Tuesday!

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Local government reform: your handy 101

There’s big change a-comin’ and we’ll need to have our say. Local government nerd powers are here to help!

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National Land Transport Programme: the big bucks for transport

“Follow the money”! It’s that time again: government setting out what’s getting the lion’s share of public spending on transport. With the need to slash transport emissions by 60% if we’re being honest, and a government enjoying strong popular support, are we seeing them do more than just talk?

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Are EVs going to save us?

When it comes to the planet being on fire and reducing our emissions, a lot of us think “hey, can’t we just all get in electric cars and that’ll sort it out?” Dr Nadine Dodge takes a closer look

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Fast, good submission: Government Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development (oh yeah)

A Government Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development says what the government’s arms are going to do about this stuff, this term. If you feel like whacking in a submission by COP Friday 30th (!), here’s your one-step recipe!

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WCC Long Term Plan: Your Submission Guide

“Don’t tell me what you value; show me your budget and I’ll tell you what you value”.  Last chance to make sure Wellington’s budgeting for what we value, over the next 10-30 years! Submissions due midnight Monday 10th May.

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Tasting plate of goodness: recent stuff

There’s a lot going on at the moment; dive in and get a taster of it

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Climate Change Commission Draft Budget Submission Guide (Done in 3 mins!) Due 28th

It’s time again to speak up: tell the leaders to do right by our future – cos if we don’t, they won’t.

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Climate budgets: reckons, responses and raruraru

A few pointers to find the good stuff (and cut through some screeching) on the Climate Commission’s draft budgets for reducing our greenhouse gas emissions.

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