Simon 'Swampy' Marsh - Latest News [Page 1]
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 >>