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Geordie Rogers @geordierogers.co.nz · 14h

I’ve checked in with the deputy electoral officer and this bin has been cleared (so no votes in this and it will be picked up today). There were a larger than expected quantity of votes received so the priority was on returning those and counting them

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Geordie Rogers @geordierogers.co.nz · 14h

I’ve checked in with the deputy electoral officer and this bin has been cleared (so no votes in this and it will be picked up today). There were a larger than expected quantity of votes received so the priority was on returning those and counting them

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Patrick Morgan @patrickmorgan.bsky.social · 24d

@cyclewgtn.bsky.social and Bicycle Junction hosted WCC candidates. Candidate for Pukehinau/ Lambton Ward, @geordierogers.co.nz says "My vision for the city is where people can get around safely, no matter what time of day or transport mode. We need a dedicated cycling network." youtu.be/4fP8RlU3TjQ

WCC candidate Geordie Rogers is committed to better cycling in Wellington

YouTube video by Patrick Morgan

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Geordie Rogers @geordierogers.co.nz · 28d

Haven't got your voting papers? Head on down to the Brandon Street Library to cast your special vote! geordierogers.co.nz/vote

Grumpy Goblin Dawg @loosewheelnz.bsky.social · 28d

Hi @misswhanau.bsky.social @geordierogers.co.nz
I have just realised, as I’m on the unpublished role, I need to email WCC elections… only realised this after responded to a tweet on shitter.
A lot, like me, may have forgotten. Might be a good idea to put something out to remind people 😊

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Geordie Rogers @geordierogers.co.nz · 28d

We've been telling everyone in our phone calls and door knocks. You can also do a special vote by heading into the Brandon Street Library. Everyone on the unpublished roll should also receive a letter from the Electoral Commission reminding them to cast a special vote :)

Geordie Rogers @geordierogers.co.nz · 28d

It's not a coincidence that our bus patronage numbers are hitting all time highs. This term we've delivered more bus lanes than the seven previous councils combined

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Geordie Rogers @geordierogers.co.nz · Sep 12

People attack Rebecca because she actually gets shit done, she’s across all the issues and a formidable Councillor. Everyone should be telling their friends that live in the Western Ward that their only good option is #1 Rebecca Matthews

Rebecca Matthews @rebeccamatthews.bsky.social · Sep 12

A couple of people have shared a disgusting post Better Wellington have made about me today. Three things: I will never attack my colleagues or anyone like they do, I am sad that others think it’s ok, and I have no intention of backing down on my work for the city and our people

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Rebecca Matthews @rebeccamatthews.bsky.social · Sep 12

A couple of people have shared a disgusting post Better Wellington have made about me today. Three things: I will never attack my colleagues or anyone like they do, I am sad that others think it’s ok, and I have no intention of backing down on my work for the city and our people

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Patrick Morgan @patrickmorgan.bsky.social · Sep 3

The future of biking in Wellington is in the balance. Some people want to rip out bike lanes. We must vote for candidates who are committed to improving cycling. Join us at @cyclewgtn.bsky.social
Get your free tickets at events.humanitix.com/meet-the-can...

Meet the candidates - Cycling Edition

Join us to hear from local election candidates about their vision and perspectives on cycling and bike infrastructure for Pōneke.

events.humanitix.com

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Geordie Rogers @geordierogers.co.nz · Sep 2

If you’re worried about Little being wishy washy then you should vote 1 for your local Green candidates. That will deliver a team that will push for the climate action, transport and housing we need

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Rebecca Matthews @rebeccamatthews.bsky.social · Sep 1

Just to clarify, there is not another decision required on the City to Sea Bridge, and the decision to do this work was made well in advance of local body elections (last year). Subject to any appeal (which should be signalled this week), there is no other barrier to proceeding.

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Geordie Rogers @geordierogers.co.nz · Aug 11

The Cuba Street Summer Series is coming back for 2026 - alongside consultation on a Cuba Neighbourhood Plan

Text on the left of a powerpoint slide reads "2026 Summer Series. Further explore and test opportunities to enhance Cuba Street and support local businesses. Builds and evolves on previous Summer Series. Christmas Market 29 November, Fringe Takeover 15 Feb, Parking-Day 28 Feb. Key consultation opportunity for Draft Cuba Neighbourhood Plan. Road closure request to August Regulatory Committee for three events next Summer.

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Rebecca Matthews @rebeccamatthews.bsky.social · Jul 24

Geordie Rogers is one of the best councillors I have worked with. He’s smart, hard working, strategic and a great support to his women colleagues including me. Please help him get re-elected by joining me at his movie fundraiser, or just flicking him a donation. facebook.com/events/s/the...

The Life of Chuck - Movie Fundraiser!

Causes event in Wellington, New Zealand by Geordie Rogers on Monday, August 4 2025

facebook.com

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Geordie Rogers @geordierogers.co.nz · Jul 24

People do not think about politics every day of the year. So many people update their electoral details when they’re reminded - which in many cases is when they go to vote!

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Geordie Rogers @geordierogers.co.nz · Jul 24

Stopping people from being able to update their electoral details on the spot just further disenfranchises voters who move often (renters, seasonal workers etc.). A bad move that’ll only harm people’s democratic right to vote www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...

No more enrolling on voting day, new offence for handing out treats

The Government has overhauled New Zealand’s electoral law, including closing enrolment before advance voting begins.

www.thepost.co.nz

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Geordie Rogers @geordierogers.co.nz · Jul 23

We're about to lock in a cinema size for my movie fundraiser, so if you want to come along you've only got a couple of days to secure your tickets! And if you don't want to come you can always pay forward a ticket for a volunteer! geordierogers.co.nz/movie

An image of a parody movie poster for "Life of Chuck" is on the right hand side of the image. Geordie's face has been placed over the top of Tom Hiddleston's. Big text on the poster reads "Hands down the best fundraiser". On the left hand side of the image text in comic sans reads "i spent too long on this poster so i didn't have enough time to do a banner" followed by the text "plz come to my movie"

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Geordie Rogers @geordierogers.co.nz · Jul 23

Thank you for the reminder I knew I missed something! Will delete and re-post!

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Rebecca Matthews @rebeccamatthews.bsky.social · Jul 21

Honestly What happens when we do try and cut costs “not like that”

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Geordie Rogers @geordierogers.co.nz · Jul 21

Next term we have the opportunity to continue the fantastic work that @rebeccamatthews.bsky.social kickstarted. We can have a rating system that incentivises development, and gets behind housing for all, but to do that we need more Greens around the table www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3607...

Greens look to rates system to relieve residents, target landbankers

Mayoral candidate Alex Baker and the Green Party have independently come up with near-identical policies targeting landbanking.

www.thepost.co.nz

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Rebecca Matthews @rebeccamatthews.bsky.social · Jul 21

Green councillors will push to get land value ratings across the line next term. Some other candidates continue to dress up their anti housing views in a flurry of “whataboutism” while rejecting every solution that will deliver more housing. Beware of the NIMBYism!

The Post

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Geordie Rogers @geordierogers.co.nz · Jul 13

This kind of behaviour actively shuts down robust debate. It stops Women and other communities our political environment doesn’t serve from standing for office. Whether you’re progressive or conservative it doesn’t matter, it’s worse for us all

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Geordie Rogers @geordierogers.co.nz · Jul 13

Politics should be a place where ideas can be robustly debated and working with councillors like Brown and Apanowicz who have different political views to me has actually made our decisions better. That’s unfortunately not the case here

Joel MacManus @joelmacmanus.bsky.social · Jul 13

Ray Chung is the human personification of the angriest and least-informed comment section on Facebook. He lacks the intellectual and temperamental qualities that we should expect from our elected officials.

thespinoff.co.nz/politics/14-...

Windbag: Ray Chung has never been fit for office

Recent revelations of Ray Chung spreading sexual rumours about Tory Whanau shouldn’t be a surprise to those who have followed his lone term on council.

thespinoff.co.nz

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Geordie Rogers @geordierogers.co.nz · Jun 17

Your Wellington Greens are committing to delivering a faster and more efficient bus network with bus lanes, stop improvements, and priority lights all the way from Seatoun to the Railway station

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Geordie Rogers @geordierogers.co.nz · Jun 8

His follow up claim that the bulk of the additional debt costs is for social housing is also factually incorrect. Even if we took on all those costs today, he’d still be out by $25m

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Geordie Rogers @geordierogers.co.nz · Jun 8

Chung’s follow up claim that the bulk of this is made up by debt taken on to service social housing is also factually incorrect. If we took all of that debt on tomorrow he would still be out by $25m

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