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111 days ago

Downsizing the Wellington City Council

Neil from Thorndon

This was published in the Post weeks ago but in case you missed it....

My recent Official Information Request to the Wellington City Council was very revealing. My request was sparked by reading that Wellington Water alone has eight people in "Communications". Wouldn't these 'Spin Doctors' be better employed by Wellington Water as plumbers to fix the leaking pipes?
It gets worse. The OIA revealed that the Wellington City Council employs between 53 and 65 people in "communications", as well as 12 in "cultural", 12 more in "Maori Liaison", 16 in "Cycle Planning" and a staggering 35 people in "Climate Change!" Am I alone in thinking that at least half of these positions should be closed? What actual function do they perform in a city of 216,200 with a declining population?
If it's good enough for the new central government to downsize the boated public service, then isn't it time that the WCC did the same?

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Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

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From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

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6 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

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The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
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10 hours ago

Seasonal Home Check-Up Reminder! 🔍

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