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Hutt public meeting – NZ not for sale!
Thursday, 31 March 2011, 10:03 am | Valley Action Network
VAN – Valley Action Network, in conjunction with the Hutt South Green Party, is to host a public meeting in Petone as part of the NZ Not For Sale Campaign ( www.nznotforsale.org ). More >>
Boycott GST on rates, say Hutt candidates
Thursday, 30 September 2010, 10:44 am | Valley Action Network
Three candidates for Hutt City Council are today pledging, if elected, to lead a boycott of GST on rates from within the Council Chambers. More >>
October 1 fare rises wrong for Hutt
Monday, 27 September 2010, 11:23 am | Valley Action Network
Public transport fare increases which come into effect on Friday show why Hutt residents should vote to change their council, says grassroots campaign group VAN - Valley Action Network. More >>
Dismay as Hutt plans big CO2 emissions growth
Thursday, 9 September 2010, 5:34 pm | Valley Action Network
Participants at the community workshop on 'Our Environment' held in Wainuiomata last were surprised and dismayed when they learned of Hutt City Council's plan to boost climate-changing CO2 emissions by more than 10 percent in the next nine years. VAN ... More >>
Hutt subsidy for water wasters puts River at risk
Friday, 27 August 2010, 10:58 am | Valley Action Network
Hutt City Council was asked this week to allow more water to be taken from the Hutt River/Te Awa Kairangi to supply homes and businesses in Greater Wellington. More >>
No 90-day trial periods for Hutt City
Thursday, 19 August 2010, 1:55 pm | Valley Action Network
Union members and supporters will be taking action around the country this weekend in support of Fairness at Work. Candidates and supporters from VAN – Valley Action Network will be joining Saturday's rally in Wellington. More >>
Time For Action On Hutt Housing Need
Friday, 13 August 2010, 3:36 pm | Valley Action Network
Hutt campaign group VAN today released the first of six key policies for the upcoming Council elections. "Council must serve the needs of residents", said VAN spokesperson Grant Brookes. "It should start by building more council houses. More >>
Hutt grassroots network to stand for council
Thursday, 8 July 2010, 12:04 pm | Valley Action Network
Elections for local councils around New Zealand will be held between 17 September and 9 October. Voting papers will be sent to all correctly registered voters, for people to complete and return by post. More >>
Hutt support for "fare rise rebels"
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 9:53 am | Valley Action Network
Members of Hutt City's grassroots council ticket, VAN - Valley Action Network, will be attending the Greater Wellington Regional Council meeting tomorrow. They will be supporting a group of commuters, dubbed the "fair rise rebels" by the ... More >>
Hutt Network Backs Water Protest
Saturday, 12 June 2010, 12:46 pm | Valley Action Network
VAN is expressing opposition to both the Local Government Act Amendment Bill and to water meters, and is simultaneously launching its election campaign for Hutt City Council. More >>
"Walk the Walk" on Climate Change in Hutt Valley
Tuesday, 25 March 2008, 9:38 am | Valley Action Network
Keep your eyes peeled for a group of well-weathered walkers as they complete the North Island leg of their epic journey next week. "This group of activists decided to literally walk the talk," says VAN member Michelle Ducat. "They want to raise ... More >>
Council should promote free public transport
Friday, 29 February 2008, 10:06 am | Valley Action Network
"A radical shift in transport priorities is needed", says VAN transport analyst Michelle Ducat. "That's the message that Valley Action Network are taking to Greater Wellington Regional Council, with our submission on the Ngauranga to Airport Strategic Transport ... More >>
VAN supports "grassroots" garden proposal
Wednesday, 27 February 2008, 9:17 am | Valley Action Network
"When grassroots people come together to re-shape their communities, great things can grow", said Grant Brookes, organiser for political coalition Valley Action Network (VAN). More >>
Make Hutt swimming pools free, says Network
Wednesday, 10 October 2007, 9:26 am | Valley Action Network
Improving the health and happiness of Hutt residents with free entry to the city's swimming pools is one of the innovative new ideas in VAN's policy on Free Council Services, released today. More >>
Grassroots democracy in Lower Hutt?
Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 11:35 am | Valley Action Network
The public launch of Valley Action Network’s policy on Grassroots Democracy will take place at a meeting of Community Board candidates in Petone tonight. More >>
Overwhelming opposition to proposed Hutt Link
Monday, 24 September 2007, 9:42 am | Valley Action Network
The grassroots campaign to "Stop the Cross Valley Link", which kicked off today, has so far found overwhelming community opposition to the new road. Most people want improved public transport to fix Lower Hutt's traffic congestion instead. More >>
Fight to stop Cross Valley Link road kicks off
Thursday, 20 September 2007, 12:32 am | Valley Action Network
A grassroots campaign will be launched this Sunday to stop a major new Cross Valley Link road between the Eastern and Western suburbs of Hutt City. More >>
No mana in undermining free public transport
Monday, 17 September 2007, 4:51 pm | Valley Action Network
Valley Action Network is disappointed, but not surprised, by the actions of Mana Coach Services in undermining the first free bus service in the Wellington region. More >>
Valley Action Network unveils billboards
Saturday, 8 September 2007, 1:37 pm | Valley Action Network
"Unlike all the other bland, say-nothing election billboards which turn people off,", predicts VAN organiser Grant Brookes, "ours are going to become big talking points. More >>
Unaffordable rates rises demand Rates Justice
Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 9:41 am | Valley Action Network
A government report released last week confirmed what many grassroots Hutt residents already know. More >>
