Mayoral candidate Jo Coughlan today announced she is honoured to have the endorsement of former Labour Party Cabinet Minister, Mayor of Wellington, and chair of the Regional Council Fran Wilde. Keep Reading

Mayoral Candidate Jo Coughlan responded to Celia Wade-Brown’s decision not to stand for the Wellington Mayoralty. “I have led the City’s Economic Development Strategy and worked effectively with Celia as Wellington Mayor over the last 6 years. We have always worked in a collegial way, even when we haven’t agreed about the direction th... Keep Reading

The horse has bolted on amalgamation. Merging with Porirua is not a priority or part of my roadmap for Wellington. Value for ratepayer’s money is a priority and that is why we should continue to progress shared services where it makes sense - such as around economic development, water and potentially transport. Keep Reading

Economic leadership key to keeping up with the Joneses Mayoral Candidate Jo Coughlan is singing Wellington’s economic praises ahead of this evening’s official launch of the new David Jones store on Lambton Quay. Coughlan, Chair of the Council’s Economic Growth and Arts Committee, said with the right leadership in place, Wellington can ... Keep Reading

“Not wasting money and spending money on an iconic Cobham drive cycleway is gaining popularity over a piecemeal approach to cycle ways,” Mayoral Candidate Jo Coughlan said today. Councillor Coughlan made the comments following hearing submitters on the Eastern Suburbs Cycleways. Keep Reading

Dear Sir/ Madam, your editorial of May 7th is to be applauded. It appears you have been reading my media releases. When I announced my candidature for the mayoralty I made it clear that improvements of city infrastructure was my top priority. I take a 100 year strategic view on infrastructure. I will work with Government now to accelerate... Keep Reading

Mayoral Candidate Jo Coughlan today announced that as Mayor she would urge Wellington City Council to acquire Victoria University's Karori Campus to secure options on the land for the future. “Assuming Victoria University will likely want to sell the 7.6 ha Karori Campus, as Mayor I will be urging councillors to consider purchasing the land as... Keep Reading

Mayoral Candidate and Wellington City Council’s Chair of Economic and Arts Committee, Jo Coughlan, today welcomed the news that Wellington International Airport (WIAL) is lodging its resource consent for the airport runway extension. The airport is lodging the 1000 page application with Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) and Wellington... Keep Reading

Mayoral Candidate Jo Coughlan today said when it came to the airport runway extension, she would be weighing up Wellington’s long-term interest not the short-term interests of airlines. And if the city did invest, it would need to be reflected in its ownership stake in the airport, not a donation. “I am concerned about Wellington’s long term... Keep Reading

Mayoral Candidate Jo Coughlan met with Minister of Transport Simon Bridges yesterday to discuss Wellington cycleways and a range of transport issues. “Yesterday I asked the Minister if there was a window of opportunity for Wellington to consider alternative cycleway options and consider these along with public feedback, while retaining critical... Keep Reading

Jo Coughlan to stand for Mayor to get Wellington moving MEDIA STATEMENT   I    2 April 2016 Councillor Jo Coughlan will stand for the Wellington Mayoralty with improvement of city infrastructure her top priority. Jo is in her third term as a City Councillor and welcomes the opportunity to lead the city and drive progress so W... Keep Reading