Insights
Localism or centralism?
The government’s commitment to localism would be better served by focusing on collaborative solutions rather than forced amalgamation.
Wellington
The Australian
How Wellington has become a NZ tragicomedy
Despite abundant rainfall, Wellington faces a water crisis. Failed infrastructure, political leanings, and misplaced investments all contribute to the problem. Still, you can’t beat it on a good day.
Insights
Size is not the same as efficiency
Many Wellington local politicians are pushing this ‘super city’ idea, but is it really good for local government? Or is it simply the tempting, less democratic prospect of being the mayor or councillor of an engorged Wellington?
Insights
Wellington is alive
It is often said that nobody voluntarily moves to Wellington, but after a few weeks here hardly anyone wants to leave it. It certainly was like this for me.