A critical commentary on the Wellington local body election results, highlighting low voter turnout, the retroactive and economically questionable priorities of Andy Foster's council, and the failure of the Lester campaign to address pressing public service issues like transport,
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All right. Now, listen, no fair enough. On the heavy vehicle restrictions, why aren't we doing it now in level one? Why save this up for level two if it would save fuel right now?
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increasing petrol prices straining household budgets
A train trip back in time to before we screwed up our transport systemplaced on working class majority
Budget 2026: Another Chapter In The Managed Decline Of New Zealand – Alliance PartySocial-media signal on the same topic, drawn from the social lens. Engagement is likes + 2×shares + 3×replies, the same weighting used across the digest cards. View on /social →
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