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Swampy Marsh's August Newsletter

Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 5:05 pm | Simon 'Swampy' Marsh

Last week in council was a marathon with over 200 submitting on the Local Alcohol Policy . Bars opening hours cut from a 6am to 5am closing, supermarkets prohibited from serving alcohol after 9pm and more effective policing of drunks in town are ... More >>

Swampy Marsh's July Newsletter

Thursday, 18 July 2013, 4:07 pm | Simon 'Swampy' Marsh

Currently in July we have a break in council meetings but there is still plenty to get on with. First a quick recap on Wellingtons 2.5% average rates increase for the coming year. Operating efficiencies and an under spend of what had been budgeted ... More >>

Swampy Marsh's June Newsletter

Monday, 10 June 2013, 1:23 pm | Simon 'Swampy' Marsh

Thanks to all who have sent me feedback on the 2013 Draft Annual Plan; I place a lot of value on your opinion. It offers me a different perspective to council’s regular submitters. More >>

Swampy Marsh's May Newsletter

Monday, 6 May 2013, 12:38 pm | Simon 'Swampy' Marsh

Out now the 2013 Draft Annual Plan ; it includes some ideas for council savings and additional spending. I am keen to hear your thoughts on these proposals before 16th May when submissions close. More >>

A plug for the Basin Bridge!

Friday, 17 August 2012, 11:31 am | Simon 'Swampy' Marsh

“With a slope like the Ngauranga Gorge plunging below the water table around the basin, a massive entry portal, ventilation stacks and a cost of 260 million dollars a Basin Reserve tunnel unfortunately does not work” says Simon “Swampy” Marsh, ... More >>

Simon "Swampy" Marsh is trying a 40k limit

Sunday, 17 July 2011, 6:35 pm | Simon 'Swampy' Marsh

Simon "Swampy" Marsh is trying a 40k limit. “Swampy” Marsh, Your Eastern Ward City Councillor Dear Wellington, Motorways, rates, a vision for 2040, speed limits at 40k, graffiti in Kilbirnie, just a few of the issues that kept bubbling ... More >>

New Mt Vic tunnel starting soon.. Yeah Right?

Friday, 6 August 2010, 3:34 pm | Simon 'Swampy' Marsh

Miramar, Wellington, 6 August 2010 : Wellingtonians are fed up waiting for an additional Mount Victoria tunnel, according to Miramar resident Simon 'Swampy' Marsh. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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