Wellington Mayoral candidate Jo Coughlan said today: “As New Zealanders, we all need to play our part to address climate change, whether that is switching off lights to save power at home, or being as efficient as we can at our workplaces. The Council also has a role to play, and as the Capital City we need to be progressing initiatives that... Keep Reading

Mayoral Candidate Jo Coughlan today pledged to prioritise a creative and pragmatic solution to congestion problems at the Basin Reserve. “The City, Regional Council and the New Zealand Transport Authority are doing great work on ‘Let’s Get Wellington Moving’ to consider an integrated citywide network. “But as part of this exercise we... Keep Reading

Wellington mayoral candidate Jo Coughlan said today it was time to look forward not back on the city’s infrastructure. As Mayor, she will go to central government with a Capital City Infrastructure Proposal before Christmas. This follows Coughlan’s plan to set up a high level group of chairpersons and/or CEOs of the key infrastructure... Keep Reading

Wellington Mayoral candidate Jo Coughlan said today that as Mayor she will go to central government with a Capital City Infrastructure Package Proposal and bring together the key Wellington organisations involved in infrastructure as a team to support the city’s ambition. “I want the government to listen to the needs of Wellington for... Keep Reading

“Renewed talk about the need for investment in light rail for Wellington comes as a surprise and would cost a huge amount of money and be a white elephant within a very few years,” Mayoral Candidate Jo Coughlan said today. “The future is electric and it is one that will see the introduction of autonomous vehicles quicker than many... 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

“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 said in response to media queries on a new candidate announcement for the Wellington Mayoralty: "Any candidate who supports my commitment as Mayor to double tunnel the Mt Victoria and Terrace tunnels, along with other infrastructure and ambitious policies to make Wellington better, would be a useful councillor." Jo Coughlan is... 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