There’s a lot more we need to understand before we rush to amalgamate. I don’t buy the argument that pre-empting an onslaught of government reform creates certainty - it could just add the chaos. Let’s take a breath www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

Another 6 month review will not deliver the Golden Mile, just like the reviews before it. This city is stuck in managed decline and we desperately need to build our way out of it

A four lane road cutting through the most densely populated part of Wellington and NZTA still can't tell the Council where it's going - but apparently they can get in touch with over 200 property owners whose land they need for the new tunnels. www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

@cyclewgtn.bsky.social and Bicycle Junction hosted WCC candidates. Candidate for Pukehinau/ Lambton Ward, @geordierogers.co.nz says "My vision for the city is where people can get around safely, no matter what time of day or transport mode. We need a dedicated cycling network." youtu.be/4fP8RlU3TjQ

Haven't got your voting papers? Head on down to the Brandon Street Library to cast your special vote! geordierogers.co.nz/vote

It's not a coincidence that our bus patronage numbers are hitting all time highs. This term we've delivered more bus lanes than the seven previous councils combined

People attack Rebecca because she actually gets shit done, she’s across all the issues and a formidable Councillor. Everyone should be telling their friends that live in the Western Ward that their only good option is #1 Rebecca Matthews

A couple of people have shared a disgusting post Better Wellington have made about me today. Three things: I will never attack my colleagues or anyone like they do, I am sad that others think it’s ok, and I have no intention of backing down on my work for the city and our people

The future of biking in Wellington is in the balance. Some people want to rip out bike lanes. We must vote for candidates who are committed to improving cycling. Join us at @cyclewgtn.bsky.social Get your free tickets at events.humanitix.com/meet-the-can...

If you’re worried about Little being wishy washy then you should vote 1 for your local Green candidates. That will deliver a team that will push for the climate action, transport and housing we need

Just to clarify, there is not another decision required on the City to Sea Bridge, and the decision to do this work was made well in advance of local body elections (last year). Subject to any appeal (which should be signalled this week), there is no other barrier to proceeding.

The Cuba Street Summer Series is coming back for 2026 - alongside consultation on a Cuba Neighbourhood Plan

Geordie Rogers is one of the best councillors I have worked with. He’s smart, hard working, strategic and a great support to his women colleagues including me. Please help him get re-elected by joining me at his movie fundraiser, or just flicking him a donation. facebook.com/events/s/the...

Stopping people from being able to update their electoral details on the spot just further disenfranchises voters who move often (renters, seasonal workers etc.). A bad move that’ll only harm people’s democratic right to vote www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...

We're about to lock in a cinema size for my movie fundraiser, so if you want to come along you've only got a couple of days to secure your tickets! And if you don't want to come you can always pay forward a ticket for a volunteer! geordierogers.co.nz/movie

Honestly What happens when we do try and cut costs “not like that”

Next term we have the opportunity to continue the fantastic work that @rebeccamatthews.bsky.social kickstarted. We can have a rating system that incentivises development, and gets behind housing for all, but to do that we need more Greens around the table www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3607...

Green councillors will push to get land value ratings across the line next term. Some other candidates continue to dress up their anti housing views in a flurry of “whataboutism” while rejecting every solution that will deliver more housing. Beware of the NIMBYism!

Politics should be a place where ideas can be robustly debated and working with councillors like Brown and Apanowicz who have different political views to me has actually made our decisions better. That’s unfortunately not the case here

Your Wellington Greens are committing to delivering a faster and more efficient bus network with bus lanes, stop improvements, and priority lights all the way from Seatoun to the Railway station

The campaign is already showing signs of being run by misinformation. For someone who claims to be a numbers guy Chung is either bad at remembering numbers, or deliberately misleading the public www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3607...

Great night on the phones talking to Wellingtonians about housing, transport and water. This crew of legends! You can be a legend and join us too 💚💚💚

Voters deserve to know if Ray Chung is standing on behalf of Inflection Point and Resistance Kiwi - so far he’s refused to rule it out or disclose who his major donor is. I support a city that unites us, and I’m not afraid to be transparent about it www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3606...

There’s more to a water network than pipes. WCC is making a significant investment in our lowest quality asset (our wastewater treatment plants) which other cities are not. Also each meter of pipe replaced provides more capacity than those in other cities www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3607...

A great discussion about the success of Te Kāinga. If we want our central city to be vibrant it needs to be affordable and Te Kāinga is doing exactly that. Adapting existing buildings is better for the environment, the Council's bank account and the city www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...

Pōneke will have much to be excited about in 2026. The return of our Civic heart ❤️ @joelmacmanus.bsky.social #nzpol

Wellington has doubled the length of bus lanes and bus priority over this council term. One result is afternoon peak travel times from Newtown to Courtenay Pl are a third faster. But the full benefits of these bus lane time savings rely on doing the Golden Mile and Harbour Quays projects ASAP. 1/

Our bus lanes have cut travel times by a third between Newtown and Courtenay Place, yet candidates are hesitant to support more of them. Bus lanes have been transformational for the city and you won’t catch me hesitating to back building more! www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3606...

Moving event for Nakba today held by our friends at Justice for Palestine. All speakers were brilliant but special mention of my bestie @geordierogers.co.nz who spoke beautifully and from the heart. With our Green team Julie Anne Genter and @henrypeach.bsky.social

Massive week at work coming up to complete our LTP amendment, and to decide on water delivery model. The amendment is hard - we have to cut capital expenditure (building stuff, basically) as we are under insured by around 2 billion dollars. The savings mean we can borrow 1/4

Delaying the Golden Mile will only drive more people away from Wellington because our central city desperately needs investment just to keep up with our international peers. We have voted for the GM multiple times across multiple councils, now it's time to build it www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Rebecca for Wharangi team met today for the first time! Join us and support our work for a progressive and constructive voice in Onslow Western here rebeccamatthews.nz

Today my amendment to extend Te Kāinga (our affordable housing program) by another 500 units passed with broad support. More people, more vibrancy, all enabled by office to apartment conversions (and thanks to the support of @rebeccamatthews.bsky.social as seconder)

Excited to announce I am officially the Green Party candidate for the Wharangi ward. I am in it to win it - for housing, infrastructure, people and planet. You can help by donating your time or some money, at the link below. Thanks for all your support 💚

It’s still early days of the new District Plan but it’s good to see that Wellingtons consents are recovering faster than the rest of NZ. In Q1 we have consented 39% of what we did in all of 2024 (NZ has consented 23% of its 2024 number in Q1)

🚨💨 The Wellington Region Emergency Coordination Centre has activated and is currently monitoring the high wind situation. Stay indoors and minimise travel if you can. You can follow updates at wremo.nz or via their social channels

The Airport's designation to the District Plan would cut new apartments that could be built by 26% according to the evidence they presented to the IHP. Wellington desperately needs these homes

I'm running! With our city (and world) the way it is, there's a need for constructive, pragmatic people at the table. If I'm lucky enough to receive the Greens nomination, I'll be asking for your help - for housing, infrastructure, for a Wellington where everyone can thrive.

A great outcome for our social housing today. Warm, safe, and dry homes are on their way

Cr Calvert is either lying or grossly misinformed. The upgrade of our social housing is debt funded but ring fenced. The debt is entirely funded through tenants rents not by rates.

I’m glad that today the committee unanimously endorsed my recommendation for a letter be sent to the Minister. It’s now in his hands to save money and lives

Wellington needs to work together to build a low carbon city where people can afford to live in a thriving city centre. I’m proud to be running with the Green Party again in this year’s local elections to make that happen - geordierogers.co.nz

$150k to put three roads back to 50km/h which run past schools, retirement homes and playgrounds. This is the government wasting your ratepayers cash.

These govt imposed speed increases are costly and deadly, and our community prefers the speeds as they are. The Minister needs to provide an exemption to save lives and money www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Rebecca Matthews is the most effective city councillor we’ve seen in a long time. It’s a shame the Labour Party doesn’t appear to want someone who has made the largest impact for working people in Wellington this century thespinoff.co.nz/politics/01-...

Cuba Crew in the jazz corner at Glover Park 🙌🏽 (Councillor Wi Neera, @ponekeben.bsky.social, @yadana.bsky.social, @geordierogers.co.nz) #nzpol

With the amazing @geordierogers.co.nz 💚💚

Bumped into the very esteemed Councillor @geordierogers.co.nz at the Pride Hīkoi 🏳️‍🌈

I’m really glad The Post is using their journalism resource to make comment on the usability of incomplete cycleways and not say the industry wide credit downgrade from S&P due to the uncertainty of central govt reforms /s

When Chris Hipkins says we need some regional strategic oversight does he mean something like this? Our Regional Development Strategy… that already exists wrlc.org.nz/future-devel...