Economic report on Thorndon Quay changes
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From: Mark Montgomerie
Dear Wellington City Council,
In the DomPost article "Thorndon golden ‘mile’ upgrade turns area into ‘ghost town’" Matt Prosser notes that "a report into spending in the area was being finalised and would likely be released later next week." (the article was published 10th Oct, so "later next week" would have meant by 17th October).
In separate, private, correspondence, Diane Calvert stated on 28th October that "The report has been delayed whilst further information is being gathered over the next few weeks, in particular from local businesses impacted. As yet there is no date for the release of the finalised report."
I request:
1. Any correspondence, including direct messages (e.g SMS, whatsapp) and emails, between Councilors and Council staff in relation to this report, between the dates of 1 October and 18 November.
2. Any draft copies of the report that were made available, in any form, to Councilors between 1 October and 18 November.
3. Any correspondence, meeting notes, briefing material, that were provided to the CEO in relation to his comments to the Dominion Post for that article
4. Any correspondence between the council and local businesses between 1 October and 18 November where information is sought from and/or provided by those businesses in relation to the report
Thank you,
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Kia ora Mark,
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Subject: Official Information request - Economic report on Thorndon Quay changes
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Dear Wellington City Council,
In the DomPost article "Thorndon golden ‘mile’ upgrade turns area into ‘ghost town’" Matt Prosser notes that "a report into spending in the area was being finalised and would likely be released later next week." (the article was published 10th Oct, so "later next week" would have meant by 17th October).
In separate, private, correspondence, Diane Calvert stated on 28th October that "The report has been delayed whilst further information is being gathered over the next few weeks, in particular from local businesses impacted. As yet there is no date for the release of the finalised report."
I request:
1. Any correspondence, including direct messages (e.g SMS, whatsapp) and emails, between Councilors and Council staff in relation to this report, between the dates of 1 October and 18 November.
2. Any draft copies of the report that were made available, in any form, to Councilors between 1 October and 18 November.
3. Any correspondence, meeting notes, briefing material, that were provided to the CEO in relation to his comments to the Dominion Post for that article 4. Any correspondence between the council and local businesses between 1 October and 18 November where information is sought from and/or provided by those businesses in relation to the report
Thank you,
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Kia ora Mark
The Council undertook two reports which explore impact of street
changes/consumer spend in TQ spend – [1]Changing Lanes 3 (looks at TQ,
Karori & Island Bay) and the [2]TQ baseline monitoring report (sets a
benchmark for future monitoring of multiple elements including road usage,
safety, spend, parking etc).
Can you confirm which of these reports you are referring to? This will
help us to search for the correspondence you have requested.
Many thanks for your assistance.
Ngâ mihi,
Chelsea
Chelsea McHugh
Senior Advisor Official Information | Official Information & Privacy |
Strategy & Finance | Wellington City Council
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From: Mark Montgomerie <[FOI #32901 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 18 November 2025 3:23 pm
To: BUS: Official Information <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Economic report on Thorndon Quay
changes
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Dear Wellington City Council,
In the DomPost article "Thorndon golden ‘mile’ upgrade turns area into
‘ghost town’" Matt Prosser notes that "a report into spending in the area
was being finalised and would likely be released later next week." (the
article was published 10th Oct, so "later next week" would have meant by
17th October).
In separate, private, correspondence, Diane Calvert stated on 28th October
that "The report has been delayed whilst further information is being
gathered over the next few weeks, in particular from local businesses
impacted. As yet there is no date for the release of the finalised
report."
I request:
1. Any correspondence, including direct messages (e.g SMS, whatsapp) and
emails, between Councilors and Council staff in relation to this report,
between the dates of 1 October and 18 November.
2. Any draft copies of the report that were made available, in any form,
to Councilors between 1 October and 18 November.
3. Any correspondence, meeting notes, briefing material, that were
provided to the CEO in relation to his comments to the Dominion Post for
that article 4. Any correspondence between the council and local
businesses between 1 October and 18 November where information is sought
from and/or provided by those businesses in relation to the report
Thank you,
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From: Mark Montgomerie
Dear Chelsea,
I'm referring to the report that the WCC CEO was referring to when he said to the Dom Post that "a report into spending in the area was being finalised and would likely be released later next week." (the article was published 10th Oct, so "later next week" would have meant by 17th October).
I have read the changing lanes report and I note that is dated September 2025 which preceded the article and comments above.
I've not been able to locate the second report you refer to. If it was unreleased when those comments were made and/or remains unreleased then I would assume it's that report
Yours sincerely,
Mark Montgomerie
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Wellington City Council
Kia ora Mark
Please see the attached extension letter relating to your below request.
Ngâ mihi,
Chelsea
Chelsea McHugh
Senior Advisor Official Information | Official Information & Privacy | Strategy & Finance | Wellington City Council
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Subject: RE: Official Information request - Economic report on Thorndon Quay changes
Kia ora Mark,
Thank you for your email dated 18 November requesting information.
Our team will manage your request under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 which requires us to provide a response as soon as possible, but no later than 16 December, being 20 working days of receipt.
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From: Mark Montgomerie <[FOI #32901 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 18 November 2025 3:23 pm
To: BUS: Official Information <[Wellington City Council request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Economic report on Thorndon Quay changes
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Dear Wellington City Council,
In the DomPost article "Thorndon golden ‘mile’ upgrade turns area into ‘ghost town’" Matt Prosser notes that "a report into spending in the area was being finalised and would likely be released later next week." (the article was published 10th Oct, so "later next week" would have meant by 17th October).
In separate, private, correspondence, Diane Calvert stated on 28th October that "The report has been delayed whilst further information is being gathered over the next few weeks, in particular from local businesses impacted. As yet there is no date for the release of the finalised report."
I request:
1. Any correspondence, including direct messages (e.g SMS, whatsapp) and emails, between Councilors and Council staff in relation to this report, between the dates of 1 October and 18 November.
2. Any draft copies of the report that were made available, in any form, to Councilors between 1 October and 18 November.
3. Any correspondence, meeting notes, briefing material, that were provided to the CEO in relation to his comments to the Dominion Post for that article 4. Any correspondence between the council and local businesses between 1 October and 18 November where information is sought from and/or provided by those businesses in relation to the report
Thank you,
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