Gwynn Compton
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Gwynn Compton
@gwynncompton.bsky.social
Former local govt councillor, current govt relations and policy guy, writes about local government at www.localaotearoa.nz, overly enthusiastic runner. 🏃‍♂️👟
Looking back at my marks on my BA from 20 years ago, I was consistently a B to A- student, with a single A on Roman Social History in second year (coincidentally the last classics paper I did).
December 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Also, shame on the former councillor who black-listed me for raising this issue. Reflects very poorly on their commitment to transparency and accountability to now be on the wrong side of history.
December 15, 2025 at 4:41 AM
The biggest thank you of all goes to my wife. After two years of encouraging me to do this, we finally took the plunge. None of this would've been possible without everything she's done and sacrificed for our family. ❤️

As to what's next, who knows... job offers are warmly appreciated though!🤣
December 14, 2025 at 2:26 AM
It's been a tough and demanding year that's been something of a baptism of fire. It's been one I couldn't have gotten through without the support of my fellow students, friends, and - most importantly of all - my whānau. 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦
December 14, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Yeah, I've had dealings with them in my PR/comms days and completely get why they're in struggle street.
December 12, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Basically what it looks like. I've dealt with them in the past from the PR/comms side of things and they're not my cup of tea.
December 12, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Honestly, it’s very funny how wrong this guy is.
December 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Every single council uses the term too
December 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM