Event: Meet the Candidates for the Lambton Ward By-Election!
Wondering who to vote for when the papers arrive in your letterbox soon for the Lambton Ward By-Election.? This Ward covers a large area including the inner-city, Mt Vic, Aro Valley, Kelburn, Oriental Bay, Mt Cook, Thorndon and more - so whoever is elected will be representing a huge number of people in the city. Don't let this By-Election pass you by.
Come along to our Meet the Candidates event this Thursday, 25 January - 6 to 7.30pm at the Garden Room, behind St Peter's Church, entrance from Ghuznee Street - hosted by ICW (Inner City Wellington Residents Association) and EKTA NZ.
All 7 candidates will be there so it's a great chance to see who they are, what they stand for, and for you to ask some gnarly questions.
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.co.nz...
Read about the candidates here: www.innercitywellington.nz...
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64.2% Yes
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33.4% No
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2.4% Other - I'll share below
International Volunteer Managers Day
Yesterday marked International Volunteer Managers Day. So throughout this week we will be spotlighting several amazing volunteer managers from across the Wellington region.
Liv has recently started managing a diverse team of volunteers at The Free Store Wellington. Here are some words about what she loves about her role!
Combining biking with bus travel
Hi neighbours
Anyone out there who, like me, would love to bike more, but have difficulty getting their bike on the rack on the bus ? It's sometimes necessary, so as to avoid steep hills and roads where I don't feel safe.
Metlink say their drivers aren't meant to help.