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The Chamber writes to offer constructive feedback on the proposed changes to the Golden Mile.

I want to start by acknowledging the work the Council put in earlier this year on the pandemic response and protest response packages.

The Chamber would like to thank the Wellington City Council (WCC) for the opportunity to submit on this plan.

The Revenue and Financing Policy sets out how Greater Wellington (GW) will fund activities and the funding tools use, such as general rates, targeted rates, fixed rates, fees, and charges. This consultation looks to make changes to the way GW intends to fund some expenditure.

The Chamber has concerns with the proposal and, in particular, the levy funding mechanism of the Sludge Minimisation Project.

The Chamber has worked closely with Let’s Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) partners since 2017, and before this in the programme’s various forms, to ensure views of the Wellington bus

Wellington faces numerous challenges as it continues to grow, including our roading and transport infrastructure.

Any expansion of the membership must enhance the value of the agreement. New members must be able to demonstrate that they can both meet the high standard set by CPTPP rules and market access commitments but also adhere to these rules.

The proposals include recycling of the Council’s asset portfolio and the use of alternative funding tools, such as partnering with businesses to strengthen and rebuild Civic Square, to fund what Wellington needs as part of the Wellington City Council’s Ten Year Long Term Plan.

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Policies advocated by Labour for the 2020 General Election form the basis of the new Government’s intentions towards economic management, infrastructure plans, and workplace relations.