Page 1922 - Week 05 - Thursday, 10 May 2018
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officials, as well as a delegation of Councillors have been briefed by Transport Canberra officials on the project
In Wellington discussions have been had on how smart city technology is being used to manage traffic flows in the city.
Clause 12: Mutual exchange regarding renewable and sustainable energy supply.
The ACT Government and the CIE have briefed with the Mayor of Wellington and the WCC about the ACT Government’s 100% renewable energy target and how it will be reached. Given the renewable energy sector is markedly different to Australia’s, the WCC is considering how they may take a similar approach to their energy management.
Clause 13: Mutual exchange of delegations that would connect Wellington City Council and the ACT Government.
There has been a continuous program of delegations connecting the two cities.
Since the signing of the SCA the Chief Minister has led delegations to Wellington in November 2016 and 2017 for CWW. The Mayor of Wellington led a delegation to Canberra in May 2017. The Deputy Mayor of Wellington led a delegation to Canberra for the Capital’s Collab in October 2017.
The Deputy Chief Minister was in Wellington in March 2018 with a focus on sport and education.
A number of Wellington City Councillors have travelled to Canberra as a group and individually to discuss issues such as municipal services, public transport, light rail, sport, tourism and the arts.
The CIE has made several trips to Wellington to build the relationship, prepare for CWW, to travel with the Chief Minister and to participate in various forums.
Officials from both cities have been involved in delegations covering government to government relations, tourism, business, innovation, education, municipal services, indigenous issues, sport, the arts, the environment and housing.
Clause 14: Mutual exchange of delegations that connect businesses of each city.
The SCA has provided a platform for business to business activity between the two cities.
Each CWW has had a business component. The March 2017 delegation (following the cancellation of November 2016 due to an earthquake) had a strong sports focus, while the November 2017 had a film focus.
Since the signing of the SCA, the Canberra Business Chamber has signed a MoU with the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, offering reciprocal rights to their members and working closer together.
The November 2017 CWW included a Property Forum where information about the Canberra property market was delivered to Wellington investors.
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