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Enrollment workers tick boxes on capital streets
SIGN UP: Graeme Lindsay, election enrolment worker for Wellington central signs up student Juliana Chagas. WELLINGTONIANS are still enrolling in the lead up to the election, many doing so with the help...
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Behind fun lies a serious election message
LOOKING like a cross between Screaming Lord Sutch and Abe Lincoln on his campaign billboards, Laurence Boomert is keen to inject some fun into the Wellington Central race this election. But underneath...
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New faces move Greens away from political cliché
MUCH HAS been made of the Green party’s move into more centrist ground, but voters may still be surprised at the diversity of some of its candidates. Two prime examples are first-time candidates, James...
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It is time to party for Greens’ candidates
By Grant Ellen and Katie McAlister REACHING a goal of 10% would give Greens a reason to celebrate tonight. Greens candidate for Wellington Central James Shaw (above) believes the Greens will reach its...
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Quiet July windfall for Wellington charities
THE WINTER months are a notoriously quiet time for the hospitality industry, but this has not stopped one Wellington eatery doing its bit for charity. Duke Carvell’s Swan Lane Emporium has raised a...
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Economy leaves vacant lot’s future unsure
MUSICAL LOTTERY: Taranaki Street lot still empty, despite offer. A VACANT lot in Wellington could have a musical makeover if New Zealand Symphony Orchestra can take up an offer by a city construction...
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Evolve youth service all ready for the next big shake
WELLINGTON CENTRAL youth service Evolve is all stocked up with at least two days’ supplies for clients in the event of a severe earthquake. After the 6.5 quake on Sunday the Evolve team took the...
View ArticleVoting starts in the 2014 general election
THE first votes of the 2104 election have been cast. Advanced voting started today in many places around the country and overseas. In a push to encourage early voting, Green Party co-leader Metiria...
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Church niceties observed on altar of polite politics
EAGERLY AWAITING: Wellington Central candidates line up to address the public. IMAGE: Ashleigh Manning A CROWD of 50 people were appropriately quiet in the surrounds of the Central Baptist Church for...
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Homelessness and living costs for students dominate housing debate
HOT ISSUES: From left, Grant Robertson, Labour; Holly Walker, The Greens; Ngaire Button, Maori Party; David Stonyer, United Future; Chris Bishop, National; and Gordon Copeland, Conservative. IMAGE:...
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