Tamatha Paul
@TamathaPaul
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MP for the mighty Welly Central ✊🏽 (inactive on this platform)
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WELLINGTON CENTRAL - it’s official! Just been selected by the local branch to stand on behalf of the Greens.
That’s us this year!!! 💚
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There will be no fireworks this Matariki in Pōneke
Matariki is a time for reflection, honouring those who have passed & setting intentions for the new year. None of which requires fireworks
A big win for native manu, the moana, and anxious pets
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Just got $500,000 for the Wellington City Mission’s new night shelter which will be the first ‘wet house’ in Aotearoa. Also got $20,000 for the Wellington Women’s House.
Homelessness is a political choice. With strong commitment, we can end homelessness in our City.
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I just want to mihi to
@_chloeswarbrick
who is compassionate, genuine and deeply committed to the kaupapa.
Chlöe is loyal and she uplifts the mana of everyone she comes across. I would not be standing if it wasn’t for her believing in me. Thank you for being who you are, Chlöe.
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Of course Christopher Luxon doesn’t believe in prioritising the needs of people with the largest health inequities and the shortest life expectancies. Because like everything else, National thinks that the health system should run like a business. How’s that going for America?
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Michael Wood stan club 4eva. The huge strides he made for better public transport systems, congestion charging and advancing light rail will have transformational impacts in the near future. I’m not really into this government and it’s snail pace but I always liked his mahi
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Well nobody was watching our Council meeting today (or ever lmao) but we made some pretty big moves towards enhancing the rights of renters by using our powers to enforce better housing standards and earmarked significant investment into ending homelessness.
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I was there, Tory handled it well. She had a right to be frustrated - three times she pleaded to answer the question without being interrupted but it was clear that some just weren’t going to hear her out. A feeling that I think every woman is familiar with!
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau claims she was “heckled and booed” by about 100 people at a residents’ association meeting to the point she said “f**k that was rough” on her way out.
@nzherald
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The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome
A basic intro course to transport planning will tell you that more lanes won’t serve peoples transport needs. We need light rail, bus priority and cycling & walking improvmts
So, National intend to blatantly ignore how Wellingtonians vote and impose their 20th century ideology on said voters - overturning the outcomes of previous consultations and undoing years of work - all at the tipping point of a climate crisis
#LGWM
#Wellington
#ClimateCrisis
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Vic considering cutting 260 teaching and research jobs. Senior leadership team and University Council should have their jobs and exorbitant salaries cut for all the terrible restructure attempts, name changes, new campuses. Just absolute rubbish
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You should not be paying through the roof for a crappy flat that leaks through the roof!! Rent controls now
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Another big win this week, courtesy of
@Just4Pal
and
@nikau4poneke
, we will be Sister Cities with the Palestinian city of Ramallah 😍 Free Palestine!!!
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This is exactly why I joined the Greens. This is a solid plan that will actually make a big difference to the majority of NZers who are struggling with the cost of living. Voters deserve this depth of commitment, not just sound bites and broken promises.
Our Ending Poverty Together plan:
✅Income Guarantee of $385 for ALL
✅First 10k of income tax-free
✅$385 p/w for students & ppl out of work (plus family top ups)
✅80% of income guaranteed if unable to work
Paid for w/
🤝Wealth tax
🤝Trust tax
🤝33% corporate tax
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About time that people in prison have the right to vote. The disenfranchisement of indigenous people who are incarcerated is a breach of Te Tiriti.
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I am a Michael Wood stan. I hope he does what he needs to do and quickly resumes his mahi because he’s been a force of good for Wellington
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Lots of cities are exploring alternatives like projections and drones. We will have a waterfront projection (Mana Moana) from 1-16 July and lots of fun events and activities for all the whānau to celebrate!
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Big moves just in time for winter! Better pay, working conditions and facilities will help us to bridge the bus driver shortage which will support a more reliable service.
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Tragic and devastating news here in Pōneke this morning. Hoping that we can come together as a community to support whānau during this time.
Arohanui to the first respondents and brave people who tried to save as many as they could.
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Today at Council, everyone debated “Treaty” vs Te Tiriti” in council docs & strategies. It was really informative esp for councillors who weren’t sure of the difference but were keen to learn. So valuable having a Māori Ward councillor that totally shifts the debate
@nikau4poneke
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Housing is the foundation of living a decent life, it should not be treated as a means to get rich quick. Here’s a set of policies that show our commitment to uplifting the rights and protections of renters. We are serious about ending housing poverty in Aotearoa.
Landlords wouldn't be allowed to increase rent by more than 3% per year under the proposal.
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Promise that everyone is going to be okay xx
The Greens Wealth Tax works like this:
If you have:
- $1m in assets, nothing to pay.
- $2m in assets, nothing to pay.
- $3m in assets, $25,000 to pay.
- $4m in assets, $50,000 to pay.
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SUCCESS!!! after months of advocacy, there is a temporary bus shelter for students on Kelburn Parade. Thank you
@metlinkwgtn
!
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I’m pro light rail and I want to hurry up and stop all this mucking around because it ain’t getting cheaper to install it
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Well this just confirms that the naysayers are a minority
The rest of us recognise the transformational potential here and are committed to making it work
As the local MP, I’ll put the pressure on to fast-track light rail so we can reap the benefits
.
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So refreshing to have Greig Wilson- owner of El Barrio, Eva Beva, Vinyl Bar and Shady Lady - come in to urge us to hurry up with changes to Courtenay Pl & the Golden Mile. Made me love these spots even more!
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Moe mai rā to this sweet and gentle soul, Mike. Thank you for the joy you brought us all with your skills and your big smile. Condolences to the whānau
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Doorknocking is sort of like weekend sport but for nerds 😂 I love it. With this energy, we can win Welly Central
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My dream for Pōneke
In Vienna, a whopping 80% of residents qualify for public housing, and once you have a contract, it never expires, even if you get richer. What can we learn from a city that has largely avoided the housing crisis?
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Just confirmed that
@WgtnCC
is looking at installing bus lane cameras here in Pōneke. This will help with revenue and will help the busses run on time.
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Labour and Green Councillors in Pōneke fought hard against the Council even entertaining the idea of selling our public shares in the airport. Don’t privatise public transport!! Under any circumstances!
Two Labour councillors are on Brown’s list in favour of the sale;
@RichardHills_
and
@HendoWest
.
Labour & city vision have opposed selling assets.
We know you're in a hard position, but we HAVE THE VOTES: this is winnable.
Don't sell the airport shares.
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Tertiary education used to be free in Aotearoa. But successive Labour and National Govts have underfunded universities. If we continue to allow this to happen then what’s in store for secondary and primary schools?
Only urgent intervention from the Govt can save 260 jobs at Vic
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@ClareOC85655261
@Mihi_Forbes
Yes, hopefully Matariki will be the catalyst. I personally don’t support fireworks, period
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It really upsets me how we squeeze people into any place they’ll fit with no support at all and expect people to get their life in order, knowing how uneven the playing field is. We should be deliberate about the care and support we provide so that everyone has a chance in life
I grew up in Newtown council flats, was a city mission kid, was born, educated, 12-stepped and still live within a few minutes walk of Loafers Lodge. My best mate Ants, childhood friend from the flats, was in the lodge when the fire started. He escaped and helped others get out.
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Pretty stoked to be up there alongside these three heavy hitters. There are no ‘safe seats’ in a climate election.
Mt Albert is the 4th electorate where
@NZGreens
candidates are campaigning hard for the electorate seat as well as the Party Vote. Go
@RMarchNZ
,
@_chloeswarbrick
,
@JulieAnneGenter
&
@TamathaPaul
#Election2023
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Restarting is the right thing to do but honestly, cost benefit analyses are so narrow and don’t account for lots of factors e.g. carbon emissions, feelings of safety, convenience for whānau whose kids can get to school independently and many more things that can’t be quantified!
It's back to the drawing board for plans to drop speed limits 30kph on 80% of roads after an eagle-eyed city councillor spotted a major data blunder.
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Our 10-year budget next year will see historic investment in improving the lives of renters and ensuring housing security for all, esp following Loafer’s Lodge
We’re also going to unleash the Te Kāinga affordable housing programme on the City and hit that 1,000 homes target
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Look after your students and your staff first and foremost. They’re so obsessed with their international reputation but looking foolish at home.
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A good explanation except that some ratepayers get more than one vote and have always been over-represented on councils compared to us renters
A frank defence of co-governance in the Three Waters reforms by local government minister Kieran McAnulty - full interview here
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To get stuff done at council, you need 3 things: a strategy, a vote that commits action & a budget bid. Ticked off 2/3 yesterday. More details to come before the 10 year budget is set next year
This housing “wish list” can be a reality that makes Welly the best City to live
Wellington council to pilot official rental housing inspection service
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Good to see some progress here. The Govt has a lot of making up to do to save hundreds of jobs from being cut. Let’s be clear, our City will crumble without a strong and healthy University. I want to see students and staff thriving with generous course offerings!
E mihi ana mātou ki a
@TamathaPaul
i tēnei kaupapa. Tam spoke out for VUW right from the start. We will thank everyone we can in the days to come. The government has given us a chance to save VUW. The cuts proposal must be paused while we regroup, talk, reflect, plan.
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New Zealand likes to act morally superior to Australia but the New Zealand Labour Government is just as capable as the Australian Labour Government at detaining and surveilling innocent people seeking refuge.
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Big supporter of this. It will complement the sinking lid policy on pokie machines in Wellington that I introduced in 2021.
Govt considering prohibiting online betting outside of TAB
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@jo_moir
There aren’t any sides here, I was just trying to support a friend who’s probably having a tough time right now and want her to know she is appreciated 🙂
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There were 7 Ngā Ūranga sculptures made from different materials dotted along the golden mile and now there’s only 1 left. I’m determined to bring them back because they tell the whakapapa of the city. Also put up strong opposition to the hostile infrastructure
Question, how would you know from this that you're in Aotearoa? Even more specific, Pōneke? Because this could be literally anywhere lol. This is why working with Mana Whenua is important for design as well, utilise the stories that already exist and create something amazing
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Finally, a calm, sensible and REAL voice. I don’t want to hear thoughts from scaremongering politicians who have no real experience of what they’re on about and wouldn’t even step foot in the places they talk about!
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Climate action delay is the new climate denial (unless you are Maureen Pugh).
Push back on your local council if they try to cut core infrastructure to provide extremely short-term financial relief. Now is the time to invest in our Cities’ resilience.
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@TEU_THW_VUW
@grantrobertson1
@nzlabour
@_chloeswarbrick
@chrishipkins
@jantinetti
There is no other option now but for the Government to intervene and support VUW staff from losing their livelihoods and passion for education. I fully back the TEU and all staff at Vic.
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We’ve been hanging out for congestion charging here in Pōneke. It is long overdue and will set us up well to invest in our future.
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Half priced PT until august yayy thanks
@nashthomas
!
We have just voted unanimously to extend half price fares for everyone in the Wellington region until August when we will have the systems in place to provide half price fares for under 25s and free fares for under 13s. Shout out to everyone working on this, including Snapper.
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FREE PAORA
'Huge mistake' - Miami zoo cancels kiwi encounters after outcry over treatment
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BARS
OWEN: does Labour have the fortitude to push forward with a tax regime that catches this wealth
SWARBRICK: Lisa, there's a reason I'm in the Greens
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Ps please give us access to congestion charging when u get back
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@golrizghahraman
@Just4Pal
@nikau4poneke
And led by our Green City Councillors 😍 could not have done it without your staunch leadership in the big house, GG. Arohanui x
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@Haz_zer
@nikau4poneke
They just think that using Te Tiriti is opening up a “can of worms” 😂😂😂 like yeah that’s the point lol
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@VotingbearNZ
Yes! It makes even more sense that emissions reduction & public good are embedded in decision-making of the airport otherwise it will only be profit-driven
You could make the same argument about the buses just because some are diesel. Doesn’t mean you go and privatise the buses
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@MorganGodfery
Awwww bless you my whanaunga! If there’s one thing about Morgan, he’s always gonna make it about Ngāti Awa 😂😂 never stop!
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So that we don’t all look like this in the sideways rain and galeforce winds 🥲
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@arniesean
Light rail isn’t $7b. That’s the cost of the whole programme including bus priority, cycleways, tunnel realignments, state highway improvements. The SH1 improvements will make up a hefty chunk of that budget. But for “some reason” light rail is the component being criticised
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@JohnJCampbell
Love all the Vince Staples, JC. This playlist is nothing short of fire!!!
Can I recommend Pōneke’s
#1
up and coming musician MĀ? You might have worked with her mum, Nancy Brunning. She’s awwwnnnnn
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@aceekmr
Yeah they are - my friend Ruben is leading that work with Taranaki Whānui and Ngāti Toa but whether ALL their feedback is getting through to us is another story. Nīkau and I going hard on that tho
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@nashthomas
Love your mahi Thomas, and thank you for always looking out for the well-being of our new drivers.
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@darrenb6773
Met with engineers to talk about light rail delivery in Wellington and the section you meantioned was highlighted as difficult but achievable. Similar to the Surry Hills section of Sydney Light Rail. It will be tricky but doable. I’m committed to making it work.
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@QaosTheory
@jarrod__baker
@melulater
@WgtnCC
Yes absolutely!! Leave it with me. I’m so sorry that this happened but I’ll suss it out. Ngā mihi
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@janthenao
@nashthomas
@metlinkwgtn
Cos the real one will go further up the road where it used to be but there’s a building in construction at the moment (Living Pā, first living building in Pōneke)
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@papango
@_chloeswarbrick
@Larissacomments
Yup agreed. Having really good shelters is a big part of encouraging public transport uptake.
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@lifeafterkey
@serenity22
We cannot increase the number of Māori seats until 1 April 2024 so whether people are on either roll before the upcoming general election means nothing.
It is up to each person to choose which electorate they can be most effective with their vote in.
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@janthenao
@RebeccaJEmm
@ScootFoundation
@WgtnCC
@IonaPannett
Some of Akl upgrades have been a result of private investment. But yes I would like to do much more, much quicker! We have done Dixon Street, Glover Park and Garrett & Swan Lane but I’m keen for actual transformation.
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@Adam_Currie_NZ
@AklCouncil
@betterbudgetakl
Shot for your mahi Adam. The outcome would have been a lot worse without your guys advocacy.
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@Deutschkiwi
@ponekeben
@IBCycleWay
@WgtnCC
@patrickmorgan
@CycleWgtn
@sarahfreenz
Definitely an oversight on our part. It won’t happen again. Thank you Jonathan.
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@janthenao
@RebeccaJEmm
@ScootFoundation
@WgtnCC
@IonaPannett
Yep totally agree. Carpark is owned by Wilson’s but we’re reviewing our rating system and looking at how we can incentivise productive use of under-utilised land like that carpark. I agree re Dixon st full pedestrianisation but we struggled with the laneway access for residents
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