Challenge to Wellington City Mayoral Cand
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http://www.yellowfever.co.nz/show-news.asp?ID=859
Any mayoral candidates feel free to win
YF's votes here
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I am quite happy for David Beckham to come to Wellington. It
is not for me to stop him.
However, I am concerned about the lack of public
accountability for public money
As a present City councillor I do not know and have never
been involved in the decision to fund his visit.
The public and the Council have a right to know. You have that
right.
We have no idea how much of your money has been spent.
It's a mayor's secret , from us and from you, and it shouldn't
be.
As mayor I will not have secrets from the council. I will seek
and listen to councillors' views.
That is paramount.
WATERFRONT
By the way-did you know that this mayoral election is the last
battle for your Waterfront?
Did you know that the present plan is for twelve huge
construction sites the entire legth of the waterfront,with
enormous disruption for years to come? is that what you want?
The Waterfront should be for your enjoyment, not a developer's
paradise.
Have a look at the photo essay on my website: www.heleneritchie.org and you
will see what is going to happen and where.
You can save the watefront with your vote. Make sure you vote.
it is your future that is at stake, your City, your Waterfront, and
your children's
.
My email address is heleneritchie@clear.net.nz.
Thank you
Helene Ritchie
Mayoral Candidate.
Vote HELENE RITCHIE MAYOR 1.
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Not my rates money, living in the Hutt Valley does have benefits
The money is budgeted for so I dont think it's important for everyone to know how much is being spent on each event. If the councillors didnt want it spent they shouldnt have voted to have the fund in the first place. Part of being a vibrint go ahead city is to attract these events and the rewards that go with having them.
A dog with a bone :)
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Not my rates money, living in the Hutt Valley does have benefits
The money is budgeted for so I dont think it's important for everyone to know how much is being spent on each event. If the councillors didnt want it spent they shouldnt have voted to have the fund in the first place. Part of being a vibrint go ahead city is to attract these events and the rewards that go with having them.
living in the Hutt Valley has no benefits 
Great to see a response already - Helene Ritchie has my vote
(although she does seem to have too many vowels in her name).
Frankie Mac2007-09-19 15:25:53
All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight
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Come on all you mayoral candidates ,come
and have ago if you think yir hard enough!!
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the beckham (la galaxy) money comes from businesses rates in the
city not people from the suburbs 
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Hello my name is John McGrath and I am a Mayoral Candidate.
1) I have been to every game apart from one which I watched
live in Sydney. It was interesting hearing the commentators suprise
at the obvious potential of the Phoenix. I have also
met most the players since they first arrived in Wellington
including Ricki Herbert who has since become a friend. I have
been close friends with Terry and his family for many years. Terry
and I have thrown some of the best parties in Wellington ever and
organised a massive party at the Cannes film festival with our
mutual friend Warriors owner Eric Watson in 2003.
2) A) I want the council to be much more involved in the
promotions and publicity of the Phoenix. Terry and his management
team can only do so much and the council should do as much as
possible to fill the stadium. I don't think they have done nearly
enough. Market research will indicate where the gaps are that need
to be filled and I will impliment a council marketing/promotion
plan that will add to the exising promotion. I promise you as Mayor
I will fill the Stadium. I also want to see an awards dinner
at the end of the season to recognise the outstanding palyers
supporting by the council.
B) Football is the most popular sport in the world. It is only
because of old traditions that Rugby is so popular. This is
changing quickly. The success of the Phoenix will only help
encourage more youth to take up the sport as now is is more
accepted. This provides the council with a great opportunity to get
behind the sport and promote it and yes put more money towards its
development.
3) As I stated in the Capital Times this provides Wellington
with a great opportunity to promote football in
Wellington, New Zealand and Wellington internationally.
What a great thing to happen to Wellington. I'm excited. What the
council needs to do it make his visit economic by promoting the
hell out of it. This can be achieved.
Be sure to look out for my Mayoral billboard truck at the
next game. It says in jest "I'll play for the
Wellington Phoenix if John McGrath is Mayor" I hope you can see the
humorous side of this and who knows David Beckman will like
Wellington so much he just might want to stay.
Cheers John
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"ooh ahh John McGrath" has my vote.
All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight
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We are all individuals and we will vote for who ever Terry tells us
to vote for
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"ooh ahh John McGrath" has my vote.
i concur, john wins. brilliant to make the politicians lobby
yellow fever, our votes could be crucial
www.kiwifromthecouch.blogspot.com
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"ooh ahh John McGrath" has my vote.
You can't vote for everybody...
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"I promise you as Mayor I will fill the Stadium."
Must be a big lad if hes going to fill the stadium!! Kiwi Jambo2007-09-19 16:29:56
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John r u the guy whose gonna bring Madonna to wellington if ur
voted in? 
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Words are cheap, performance counts off the field as well as
on. Jack Ruben's got wisdom, success and experience on his
side, just like the Phoenix are developing right now. Only
prob with the special event fund that our mayor has put into Beck's
visit is no bugger is told what's happening (apart from Rex,
presumably). Strangely enough, it's our money.
Jack's track record includes employing 3000 people in a major
business. Every business he's been involved with has been a
success. He's pushed the netball courts and started the '12
courts' campaign. He's for the Phoenix.
You guys love Terry. Give another successful guy whose
got the energy of Beckham on his night off a go.
Cheers, guys.
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http://www.yellowfever.co.nz/show-news.asp?ID=859
Any mayoral candidates feel free to win
YF's votes here
Mayoral Candidate Rob Goulden on David
Beckham and Galaxy
Team
I think the Phoenix is a fantastic Team to have here in
Wellington. I have attended two games so far at the stadium and
really enjoyed them. I hope to attend some more.
It would be great if David Beckham comes here with
the Galaxy Team. Congratulations to Terry.
I have expressed concern in the Newspaper because as a
Politician I am accountable for ratepayers money whether its
residential rates or commercial. Secondly as an elected member I
should have a say in that decision and so should ratepayers. All
the other decisions like the golf tournament, V8 car race and stock
exchange sign have been put before the full Council. Thats
democratic.
I wish the Phoenix Team the best of luck for the rest of the
season.
Rob Goulden
Wellington City Councillor
Mayoral Candidate for Wellington 2007
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Yes my bill boards say My next Concert is in Wellington if John
McGrath is Mayor
cheers john
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I am now voting for Jack Ruben.
And Rob Goulden
All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight
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Hey Kerry
Like the promotion of football & Wgtn, how about a
contribtuion to saving sport on the Wharf (3,000 Wellingtonians
play indoor football every week) and I am sure the majority of them
support the Phoenix. We'd like to know you support
Footy as the grassroots level too
.
How are you going to save sport on the wharf??
.
How are you going to save sport on the wharf??Indoor & outdoor footy player who's crazy about the
Phoenix.
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I am now voting for Jack Ruben.
And Rob Goulden
Are you a suffragette in disguise?
Kiwi Jambo2007-09-25 12:47:50
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Hey Kerry
Like the promotion of football & Wgtn, how about a
contribtuion to saving sport on the Wharf (3,000 Wellingtonians
play indoor football every week) and I am sure the majority of them
support the Phoenix. We'd like to know you support
Footy as the grassroots level too.
How are you going to save sport on the wharf??
.
How are you going to save sport on the wharf??Indoor & outdoor footy player who's crazy about the
Phoenix.
Hear hear
Maybe that subjects not glamorous enough for her worship to discuss !
Why is she not here yet anyway?
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Jack Ruben is 100% behind the wharf football, just as he's 100%
against knocking the building over to put up a Hilton (or any other
building) on the outer 'T'. Ask the guys down there . . he's
all for keeping that thing happening.
Jack's vigour and energy come from a lifetime of keeping fit
and playing sport. We rant about the culture capital, which
is all good and true, but sports facilities and top level teams
like The Phoenix are all good in encouraging sport, including
professional sport.
Vote Jack guys. You won't regret it. Put whats'er
name out.
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top marks to all the candidates who have braved the forum so far
there are probably a couple of others game enough somewhere
out there - so pass the word on
and those candidates still with lingering doubts about
political and media clout of Yellow Fever please note the
latest cultural feature story on the Scoop website - www.scoop.co.nz - "Phoenix
Fans Give Council Opponents Ankle Tap".
if we dont like what we see over the next three years we will
be standing Frankie Mac as our Yellow Fever mayoral candidate next
time round.
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John r u the guy whose gonna bring Madonna to wellington if ur
voted in?
Isnt that spelt Maradona
A dog with a bone :)
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The council has a duty to support any event or project in the city
that will bring benifits.
I do not beleive the stadium is big enough to take the full
crowd that will flock to Wgtn to see DB.
He is bigger worlwide that Peter Jackson.
The narrow minded people kill the rebirth of the Wgtn st race
let vote for football supporters and then push for better sporting
facilities for all sports from the council funds.
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Hey Kerry
Like the promotion of football & Wgtn, how about a
contribtuion to saving sport on the Wharf (3,000 Wellingtonians
play indoor football every week) and I am sure the majority of them
support the Phoenix. We'd like to know you support
Footy as the grassroots level too.
How are you going to save sport on the wharf??
.
How are you going to save sport on the wharf??We need to push for the new indoor stadium of a good size
to be built and to cater for more that netball. Also with ample
parking. This would take the weight off the need to us TSB
etc.
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Hello my name is John McGrath and I am a Mayoral Candidate.
1) I have been to every game apart from one which I watched
live in Sydney. It was interesting hearing the commentators suprise
at the obvious potential of the Phoenix. I have also
met most the players since they first arrived in Wellington
including Ricki Herbert who has since become a friend. I have
been close friends with Terry and his family for many years. Terry
and I have thrown some of the best parties in Wellington ever and
organised a massive party at the Cannes film festival with our
mutual friend Warriors owner Eric Watson in 2003.
2) A) I want the council to be much more involved in the
promotions and publicity of the Phoenix. Terry and his management
team can only do so much and the council should do as much as
possible to fill the stadium. I don't think they have done nearly
enough. Market research will indicate where the gaps are that need
to be filled and I will impliment a council marketing/promotion
plan that will add to the exising promotion. I promise you as Mayor
I will fill the Stadium. I also want to see an awards dinner
at the end of the season to recognise the outstanding palyers
supporting by the council.
B) Football is the most popular sport in the world. It is only
because of old traditions that Rugby is so popular. This is
changing quickly. The success of the Phoenix will only help
encourage more youth to take up the sport as now is is more
accepted. This provides the council with a great opportunity to get
behind the sport and promote it and yes put more money towards its
development.
3) As I stated in the Capital Times this provides Wellington
with a great opportunity to promote football in
Wellington, New Zealand and Wellington internationally.
What a great thing to happen to Wellington. I'm excited. What the
council needs to do it make his visit economic by promoting the
hell out of it. This can be achieved.
Be sure to look out for my Mayoral billboard truck at the
next game. It says in jest "I'll play for the
Wellington Phoenix if John McGrath is Mayor" I hope you can see the
humorous side of this and who knows David Beckman will like
Wellington so much he just might want to stay.
Cheers John
Good on you John, I hope to see you there wearing your YF
shirt!!
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No theres like a sign bout that john guy which says he will bring
that singer madonna to wellington if he wins 
be better if he got a decent soccer team to
play in wellington lol (beside the phoenix as they r decent)
clark007e2007-09-19 21:20:46
be better if he got a decent soccer team to
play in wellington lol (beside the phoenix as they r decent)clark007e2007-09-19 21:20:46
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Chocnut feels confused Jack Rubens refers to himself in the third
person
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I have forgotten who I am supposed to be voting for 
All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight
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liking John at the moment and he has opened some bloody good
boozers/restaraunts over the years.
What do we do Terry???who should we vote for.......
What do we do Terry???who should we vote for.......
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John's post rather got my goat...so shallow and transparent it
reads like a check list of 'What YF might want to hear'.
Anyone voting for a candidate on the basis of one theme (ie in
this case, sport) deserves what they get. Seek out the
complete package first.
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"ooh ahh John McGrath" has my vote.
I somehow got an invite to his Mayoral party through his
restarant on Willis St. I might go now I know he's a 'Nix fan. If I
didnt live in Upper Hutt I'd vote for him.
Its no longer a problem.
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John's post rather got my goat...so shallow and transparent it
reads like a check list of 'What YF might want to hear'.
Anyone voting for a candidate on the basis of one theme (ie in
this case, sport) deserves what they get. Seek out the
complete package first.
I certainly wont be voting based on sport. That is far too
broad.
I will be focused entirely on what candidates can do for the
Phoenix.
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I would like to see how some of the candidates answer some really tough topics. for example "What is your view on climate change... and its direct implications on the Wellington Phoenix" or
"Do you think NZ should stay Nuclear free and make Ross Aloisi
our honorary king"
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John's post rather got my goat...so shallow and transparent
it reads like a check list of 'What YF might want to hear'.
Anyone voting for a candidate on the basis of one theme (ie in
this case, sport) deserves what they get. Seek out the
complete package first.
Yeah he will not be getting my goat either or my chickens or my sheep!!
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Someone said John drops more names than a pro's black book,
which is unfair. He throws good parties so - hey! - if
that's what turns you on go vote 'em. Hell of a way to run a
city, but are we to criticize as we agonise over issues like rating
disparity, the waterfront clutter, green spaces, safety in the
streets, transparent decision-making. They're just boring,
aren't they?
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