Connecting with our Councillors

This week in Māhutonga Matariki, we were fortunate to welcome back Yadana Saw and Thomas Nash, both elected Greater Wellington Regional councillors from the Green Party. Their visit was a wonderful opportunity to connect with our local leaders and engage in important discussions around issues that affect our community. Yadana and Thomas were here to gather the voices of tamariki on key decisions about public transport in Wellington. They sought our thoughts on several important topics, including bus lanes, pets on public transport, the phasing out of cash on board buses, and the fees associated with Park and Ride services. It is always inspiring to see how our ideas are valued, and how the voices of tamariki can influence decisions at the regional level.

We strongly believe in the importance of whanaungatanga with the wider community. This visit was a great example of how our students’ voices can make a difference in local governance. We are looking forward to following up this visit with a trip to the city council soon, where we hope to share our submissions and continue advocating for the needs of our community.