Given the polls, Leggett voters should seriously consider giving Jo Coughlan their first preference vote, unless they want Justin Lester to be their Mayor. Voters who wish to vote first preference Nicola Young, should vote Jo Coughlan as their second preference to get the best outcome for the city. Keep Reading

The ever-increasing tourist numbers around the country are helping Wellington visitor numbers to reach an all-time high. The Wellington City Council says a number of popular events have increased tourist numbers and the number of hotel nights spent in the city. The chair of the Economic Growth and Arts Committee, Jo Coughlan, says the numbers are. 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 Wellington City Council is determined to make the next three Rugby Sevens' tournaments a success as it holds onto hosting rights. Following an extensive review of this year's tournament, New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the capital will host the tournament for the next three years. Councillor Jo Coughlan said the main focus now is doing the... 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

A significant expansion of Wellington City Council funding for arts and culture has been proposed by today’s meeting of the Council’s Economic Growth and Arts Committee. The committee today agreed to allocate about $400,000 in funding to 26 organisations and events with most - $330,000 - allocated to: Keep Reading

Wellington city councillor Jo Coughlan wants the council and NZTA to review the city's planned cycleways to find a better solution. The mayoral candidate has met Transport Minister Simon Bridges to discuss whether there was a window of opportunity to consider other cycleway options and consult on them, while still retaining central government... Keep Reading