Jo Coughlan, who along with Lester will be contesting the mayoralty this year, did not support his plan. She called it "a classic case of electioneering policy being made on the hoof" instead. "Either we're going to do this or we're not," Coughlan said. "Tonight is not the right time to be making that decision or creating expectations we may... Keep Reading

The call is loudening for Wellington to build an "inspiring" harbourside cycleway that would give Auckland's pink path a run for its money. Some Wellingtonians have given a thumbs-up to the idea of splashing serious cash on an 'around the bays' cycleway between the capital's CBD and the Miramar Peninsula. That was one of the themes that emerged... Keep Reading

There seems to be little standing in the way of Wellington's proposed movie museum and convention centre now it has gained public support. In December, Wellington city councillors voted in principle to buy land opposite Te Papa, paving the way for a $134.4 million combined convention centre and movie museum project. The complex will house a... Keep Reading

The future of the Karori campus has become a council election hot potato, with Wellington mayoral candidates voicing their opinions on what should be done with the multimillion-dollar site. Mayoral candidate and Onslow-Western ward councillor Jo Coughlan has said the responsibility for saving the land for future use should be on Wellington... Keep Reading

Wellington Mayoral candidate Jo Coughlan announced last week that if elected she would try to acquire Karori Campus as a “strategic” council asset. Coughlan sees the acquisition of Karori Campus as a “once in a 30 year opportunity,” and a way for the Wellington City Council (WCC) to have more involvement in investment projects in... Keep Reading