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Will anyone want to live in Wellington City?
Young people will not want to live in Wellington if the city’s housing crisis is not fixed, a frustrated councillor has told colleagues.
As Wellington City Council's six-month Housing Action Plan report came to the table at its strategy and policy committee meeting on Wednesday, the draft spatial plan, social housing and affordability became hot topics.
Councillor Tamatha Paul warned her colleagues that a change in attitude was needed if the city is to prosper.
"If we want to keep [Wellington] grey and dull and boring, and if we want to keep going the way we're going with the debate we’re having then it’s quickly going to be the city no one wants to live in, especially not young people.
We don't fix housing affordability by having no supply – that doesn’t make any sense to me and to me, it's making the problem of social housing worse because we’re pricing people out."
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"Unity in the Community"
Hello again neighbours.Again looking for help for a mama who has 4 little girls.She is need of a Fridge freezer,pots,Draws an anything else we can help her with.I have a contact person who is taking care of her needs as well. Wendy 0276289687.She can tell you more or just comment.Thanku neighbours
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The Best Backyard Build winner
It was a very hard decision but we've chosen our winner of the Best Backyard Build as Todd Haswell of Raureka. Congratulations, Todd!
His entry reads:
A couple of years ago my wife said "Can you make me a cuppa tea area down the back? Something with a cover over it."
Me being a graphic artist by trade, I went overboard and made this. Most of the timber is offcuts or leftover from years of not throwing anything out. The doors are from the old Napier Hospital. The two side ones open up on top like stable doors. At night lights come on in the windows (solar), which makes it look like a little house. However the back wall is the centre door.
We think his entry is very creative and impressive. Give this post a Like if you agree!
This wraps up our Backyard Awards - we hope you enjoyed taking part and seeing your neighbour's creations.
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Disney Magic Comes to Wellington
Starting February 20, Takina Wellington will host "Disney: The Magic of Animation."
This enchanting exhibition features over 600 pieces of artwork, spanning from the late 1920s to today. Highlights include original animation artwork from Disney's latest movie, "Moana 2" (2024).
Enjoy themed events and access to the new SuperFan ticket. The exhibition is open daily from 10am to 5pm, with the last entry at 4pm. Don't miss this magical journey through Disney's animated history!
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