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The Gimp is back, and it wants you to vote
The Traffic Jam reckons 2019’s local body elections are a block buster (and the Friendly Orange Elections Gimp would agree). But what’s worse than not voting is an ill-informed vote. Fear not – the Jam’s got your back, writes Bryan Crump
Read MoreEarly movement on Let’s Get Wellington Moving?
A new announcement from Let’s Get Wellington Moving – emailed last week to those on its newsletter list. Are there signs it’s starting to Get Wellington Living?
Read MoreOn-street parking: let’s get it right(er) in Wellington city
Aah, street parking our old friend. We’re wising up to you… and it’s time to get smarter about what you give us and take from us
Read MoreThe Big Kahuna: Reforming the Resource Management Act
It’s now another government’s turn to have a crack at reforming the RMA. A couple of good summaries…
Read MoreJust unbussable? Bus networks and Porirua
Train patronage is rising, but Porirua is driving more and more. What’s with the bus, then?
Read MoreVision Zero: what’s that?
Government’s announced the new road safety strategy and it’s open for consultation. What is this thing and should we welcome it?
Read MoreThe status quo is a choice, too
As Wellington (and other Ao-NZ) towns start to realise the importance of living in better density, and changing how we use our streets, the forces of “No!” gather quickly. But as Strong Towns’ Daniel Herrige writes, we must beware the deliberate, often bad choice to prefer the status quo over any change.
Read MoreDoes free public transport make a difference?
As politicians gear up for election promises, here’s one to listen for, a favourite across the political spectrum but especially the left. So does free = more ridership? The answer: yes, sometimes, but not always.
Read MoreRethinking Safety
It’s Road Safety Week! As we continue to grapple with our attitudes to our objectively terrible road death rate (not to mention e-scooters, kids’ cycling, high-vis, unsafe cars, speed limits etc), what “road safety” and “road danger” is real, and what’s just a myth?
Read MoreEVENT: Rebuilding the kāinga – community and connection
Māori are disproportionately affected by New Zealand’s housing crisis. Is papakāinga housing development a solution that’s culturally sustainable too? A timely Centre for Sustainable Cities seminar, next week in Pōneke
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