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News from NZ Transport Agency Funding has been approved to deliver the Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-one (Ngauranga to Petone) section of Te Ara Tupua, and the appointment of alliance partners to construct the new shared path. The Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-One section will fill a missing link in the region’s walking and cycling network, and make cycling between Wellington and Lower Hutt a safe and attractive option. More people walking and cycling will improve public health, help reduce emissions from transport and ease the pressure on our roads. “Waka Kotahi funding of $171-$190 million has been approved to get this fast-tracked project underway. $7 million has been committed by our partners, Wellington City Council and the Regional Council. This investment is expected to support around 330 jobs counting those employed directly in the project and in its supply chain,” says Waka Kotahi Director of Regional Relationships, Emma Speight. ....
Friday, 23 April 2021, 4:49 pm Wellington Mayor Andy Foster is delighted by the announcement of the funding and construction timetable for Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-One. We’ve been advocating for it for several years. Waka Kotahi funding of $171-$190 million has now been approved to fast-track commencement of the project. Wellington City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council have committed $7 million. “Working with our partners Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Greater Wellington Regional Council, this fast track funding for Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-One section of Te Ara Tupua will complete what is one of New Zealand’s most ambitious walking and cycling projects – and will connect the Hutt ....
“It’s hard to hear that council is destroying city’s pride,” councillor Laurie Foon said. Councillor Tamatha Paul put the council’s reputation bluntly: “We’re a bit of a joke around the country. We need to restore that mana.” Around the table, councillors mostly accepted the review’s blunt findings and several expressed relief that it wasn’t even harsher. MONIQUE FORD / STUFF/Stuff “The report was generous to us. We got off lightly,” councillor Simon Woolf said. Deputy Mayor Sarah Free was relieved to learn Winder did not believe ministerial intervention was required, as was the case with Tauranga City Council, which was replaced with appointed commissioners this year. ....
Wellington City Council shake-up revealed following review 19 Apr, 2021 01:38 AM 3 minutes to read Wellington Mayor Andy Foster. Photo / Mark Mitchell Mayor Andy Foster has revealed a proposed shake-up at Wellington City Council following an independent governance review. Councillors Diane Calvert, Iona Pannett, Sean Rush, and Jill Day would be the chairs of four new committees under the plan. In a statement this afternoon Foster said elected representatives were being challenged to reset how they work. In agreeing to the recommended structure and practices, we are determined to build trust and confidence in the Council s governing body, he said. Advertisement Over the past year the council has been characterised as divided with no obvious working majority and to the point Foster decided to bring in a facilitator to help sort things out. ....