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"Arrogant and paternalistic" approach to pedestrians slammed
Tuesday, 14 August 2012, 9:20 am | Kent Duston
Former Mt Victoria Residents Association president and pedestrian advocate Kent Duston has slammed the Wellington City Council officers responsible for the "arrogant and paternalistic" review of pedestrian safety. More >>
Wellington: Is It Time For A Consultation Boycott?
Tuesday, 7 July 2009, 10:42 pm | Kent Duston
The process of gathering public input into proposed policy changes has long been entrenched as an essential part of local body governance, but the system has become so dysfunctional that perhaps it’s time for a re-think. More >>
Wellington.Scoop: I Saved A Zombie Today
Monday, 8 June 2009, 7:17 pm | Kent Duston
I saved a zombie from certain destruction today. The zombie was shambling mindlessly towards the intersection, head down, thumbs twitching, straight into the path of the bus that gave no indication of stopping. As the zombie stepped off the pavement, ... More >>
Fly Me To The Moon
Friday, 5 June 2009, 2:43 pm | Kent Duston
It’s pretty much a given in life that we expect the future to be more or less like the past, only more so. And so it’s understandable that Deputy Mayor Ian McKinnon has come out so strongly in favour of significant ratepayer investments to support ... More >>
More FM Slammed For "Hypocrisy" Over Earth Hour
Friday, 27 March 2009, 11:18 am | Kent Duston
“This is the worst kind of corporate greenwashing”, said Wellington resident Kent Duston. “MoreFM are pulling out all the stops to promote Earth Hour, yet they are running their activities from the back of their corporate SUVs!” More >>