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Local Govt candidates debate - "Housing? Infrastructure...pipe dreams?" - 29 September

Stuff columnist Dave Armstrong hosts a forum with support from Susan Freeman-Green, Chief Executive of LGNZ

Hold back on your vote until the last week of the elections so you can hear selected candidates debate the challenging topics of Housing and Infrastructure.

Join a session which will be both in-depth and fun, chaired by Dave Armstrong, columnist, satirist and playwright who will be assisted by subject specialist, Susan Freeman-Green, Chief Executive of Local Government New Zealand.

Speakers have been selected for the strength of 50 word ‘pitches’ and they include experienced city and regional councillors and new candidates.

About the event

Thanks to the support of St Peter's Church, Inner City Wellington, and LIveWellington.

Names of speakers and their pitches are available at wotzon.com/housing.

Organiser: Richard Norman, richardnorman.nz@outlook.com; 022-431-3749

Date, time & location

  • Thursday, September 29, 2022

    4:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Programme

  • Open from 4.45 p.m.

  • 5.15 p.m. Creating affordable and liveable housing close to central Wellington

  • 6.15 p.m. Paying for major infrastructure and services – the role of rates and central government funding.

  • 7.00 p.m. Light meal at the Garden Room for those who wish to continue the debate (a small cost involved in a separate booking).

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