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Journalists

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Residents' groups

Engaging the Media

 Councils are political bodies, and as such they really hate bad publicity.  However you will often find that Council officers don't have that in mind when dealing with you.

 The media is the ultimate check and balance to the power of government - both Central and Local.  As you might imagine, this is a very big job, one that is complicated by the need to generate income through advertising sales.  Thus, whilst a journalist may be sympathetic to your story there are many other things that need to be considered before it goes out into the public arena.

 Bearing that in mind feel free to contact any of the media outlets listed below.  Remember, you can always count on Council Watch if you desperately need help!

Newspapers

Television and Radio

Magazines and Periodicals

Web Based

Residents 2010 Conference

 Council Watch is a supporter of the Residents 2010 Conference - a day-long forum for residents' associations in the greater Wellington region.  This conference is being organised by the Federation of Wellington Progressive and Residents Associations and is hosted by Ohariu M.P. Hon. Peter Dunne.

 Attendance to the conference is free for residents' association delegates, but there is a fee for others.  The conference will be a chance to network, share information and experiences, pick the brains of some community experts, and participate in workshops specifically created for residents' association members.

Full details of the conference - which will be held on Saturday April 10th at Parliament Buildings - is here.