Origins of the name "Golden Mile"
Robert Whitaker made this Official Information request to Wellington City Council
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From: Robert Whitaker
Dear Wellington City Council,
I have heard a rumour that the term "Golden Mile" was first ascribed to Courtney Place and Manners Street due to the persistent smell of urine on those two streets, and it was only later that the term was reclaimed by the business community and the City Council as a positive framing of the area.
Is the Council able to confirm this rumour or supply any documentation that demonstrates an alternative origin for the term?
Yours faithfully,
Robert Whitaker
From: BUS: Assurance
Wellington City Council
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From: BUS: Assurance
Wellington City Council
Tēnā koe Mr Whitaker
Thank you for your email of 7 March 2024 to Wellington City Council, for
the following information:
o I have heard a rumour that the term "Golden Mile" was first ascribed
to Courtney Place and Manners Street due to the persistent smell of
urine on those two streets, and it was only later that the term was
reclaimed by the business community and the City Council as a positive
framing of the area.
Is the Council able to confirm this rumour or supply any documentation
that demonstrates an alternative origin for the term?
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Nga mihi
Danika Morris-Brown
Senior Advisor Official Information
Ara Whaimana | Strategy and Governance
Te Kaunihera o Pōneke | Wellington City Council
E [2][email address] | W [3]wellington.govt.nz
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From: BUS: Assurance
Wellington City Council
Tēnā koe Mr Whitaker
Please find attached correspondence from Wellington City Council.
Nga mihi
Danika Morris-Brown
Senior Advisor Official Information
Ara Whaimana | Strategy and Governance
Te Kaunihera o Pōneke | Wellington City Council
E [1][email address] | W [2]wellington.govt.nz
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From: BUS: Assurance
Wellington City Council
Tēnā koe Mr Whitaker
Please find attached correspondence from Te Kainihera o Pōneke |
Wellington City Council.
Nga mihi
Danika Morris-Brown
Senior Advisor Official Information
Ara Whaimana | Strategy and Governance
Te Kaunihera o Pōneke | Wellington City Council
E [1][email address] | W [2]wellington.govt.nz
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2. http://wellington.govt.nz/
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