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Comment by Ben Clark on August 14, 2010 at 8:53pm

In the impending Supercity elections up AK way, most of Auckland don't get to vote for the Labour brand. In those parts of the city that only have "independents", is there a knowledge of who's really Labour? I'm north of the bridge and I'd like to know my best councillor and local board options.

Comment by Steve Robson on July 10, 2010 at 9:34pm

Response to Tony's request for information about NPDC Councillors. I'm aware that 'Grey Power' have a representative who attends I think every meeting in order 'keep an eye' on the Council. Try these guys?

Comment by Tony Milne on March 26, 2010 at 4:42pm

I thought this might be of interest: "The Labour Party is set to relaunch itself into Wellington local body politics with a mayoral candidate and a slate of candidates for the council".

http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/local/3509580/Labour-bidding-for-places-on-Wellington-City-Council

Comment by Tony Milne on March 3, 2010 at 8:00pm

I'm just wondering if anyone here is from the New Plymouth district council or has any inside knowledge of that Council? I need to produce an analysis of the Councillors for a campaign I'm about to run there.

Cheers,
Tony

Comment by Pat Bolster on December 23, 2009 at 9:59am

THINKING OF possibly STANDING ?

Wellington Labour Local Government Committee


CALL FOR NOMINATIONS AND EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR 2010 WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Concerned about local issues????

Want to ‘make a difference’????

Interested in standing for Labour for Wellington City Council or the Mayoralty in the October 2010 local body elections????

Want to lodge a nomination or declare an expression of interest????

We are hereby calling for nominations for Labour Candidates for the Lambton, Southern, Eastern, Onslow-Western, and Northern Wards, and Mayoralty of Wellington City Council.

Nomination forms are available from:

Wellington Labour Local Government Committee
C/- 123 Severn Street
Island Bay, Wellington
Phone 383 9747 or 384 9321
Mobile 027-383-9747
Email: sue.shone@gmail.com

Completed nomination forms should be lodged at the above address by the closing date of Monday 1st February 2010.

It is intended that Candidates will be selected during February 2010, in order to allow a full seven months to campaign for the elections.

If you would prefer to simply declare an “expression of interest” at this stage, please contact us by completing and returning the form at the bottom of this email, or by telephone. We will be very happy to discuss what would be involved in putting your name forward, so that you may decide whether you would like to lodge a formal nomination.

With kind regards.

Robin Boldarin (Chair) Pat Bolster (Deputy Chair) (04) 384 9321
_____________________________________________________________

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM

I would like to express my interest in lodging a nomination to become a Labour Candidate for Wellington City Council. Please could you contact me to discuss.


Name: ____________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

Contact/s:
Phone ____________________________________________________

E-mail _____________________________________________________

Comment by Patrick Leyland on September 17, 2009 at 10:03pm

Evening everyone. Progress, a UK think-tank, have just published a rather interesting pamphlet on Labour in local government, check it out here:

http://clients.squareeye.com/uploads/prog/documents/pamph_locallabour.pdf

Comment by Grant Collie on August 6, 2009 at 10:03am

Hi Pat,
will try to come down, but doubtful at such short notice. I'm sure R3 would find it useful but again short notice to get to everyone.
In future, can this sort of excellent event be advised to LG Sector Council and we can get the info out as well?
I will copy the info onto both the LGSC and R3 pages.
Cheers

Grant

Comment by Pat Bolster on August 5, 2009 at 7:39pm

I think that, especially with Rodney Hide, and the Nats push on the local government front, that it is essential that we are seen to energetically take up te challenge. That means, amongst other approaches, that we field large and strong tickets for next year's Local Government Elections - EARLY ! I would like to see selections take place before Christmas, so that people have plenty of time to campaign and get known.

If we can sort out themes that reinforce our national policy stance [can this be done at the Local Government Sector Council?], so much the better.

Comment by Pat Webster on August 5, 2009 at 7:33pm

Looks really interesting Pat - sorry I can't be at these things these days - hope it goes well

Comment by Pat Bolster on August 5, 2009 at 6:59pm

Please urge all Party members and suporters to come to the
NZLP Region 4 WORKSHOP on LOCAL GOVERNMENT
“Labour Principles and Policies for the 2010 local body elections”

Venue: St Johns Church, Corner of Dixon & Willis Streets, Wellington
Date: Saturday 15th August 2009; Time: 10am – 4pm

10am -10.45 am SUPER CITY
Implications of a super city in Auckland for the Wellington Region
David Shand (Former Chair – Super City Commission)

10.45-10.50 am Break

10.50 am-11.25am COMMUNITY SERVICES
What role should councils play in providing these services?
Taima Fagaoloa (Cllr Porriua City)

11.25 am-12.00pm REGIONAL TRANSPORT
What funding should be allocated to public transport versus regional road networks?
Peter Glensor (Deputy Chair – GWRC)

12.00 pm-12.30pm Lunch

12.30pm-1.05pm INVOLVING YOUNGER PEOPLE
Will debate the importance of local body politics to youth and why they should get involved.
Panel Cllr Iona Pannet (Welington City )
James Coyle (Young Labour)
Cllr Anne Molineux (Kapiti District)

1.05 pm-1.40pm ENVIRONMENT
Issues’ relating to local government and the Resource Management Act, also looks at the role local government needs to play in mitigating climate change.
Charles Chauvel (Labour List MP)

1.40pm-1.45pm Break

1.45pm-2.20pm STRATEGIC ASSETS
What assets are strategic, who should own them and what models of governance are appropriate for managing these.
Ken Douglas (Cllr Porirua City)

2.20pm-2.55pm HEALTH
The role District Health Boards can play in supporting community health initiative and programmes
Margaret Faulkner (Capital & Coast DHB)
& Sharron Cole (Hutt Valley DHB)

2.55pm-3.10pm Afternoon Tea

3.10-3.30pm SUMMING UP
and - where now ?

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