Creative capital

We need to make Wellington the creative capital of New Zealand.

Both in terms of film production and information technology.

But to do that we need the infrastructure – and that means internet access. These are the new roads of the knowledge economy that we need to start building in our city.

Our council have had over 3 years to put in place such infrastructure – and we have seen absolutely nothing.

Its now, more than ever, an economic imperative in today’s modern economy to enable everyone to have access to the internet, because people can use the web to save money, find new employment and business opportunities, and give themselves access to many other benefits.

And it will allow council to deliver service to citizens faster and at much lower costs. Heritage order consents come to mind as something that would really benefit from lower costs.

And one way of doing this is ensuring not only that internet access is a right (and council need to lobby central government), but by providing low cost or free Wi-Fi access to residents and business in Wellington.

Finland have just passed laws that promote internet access as a right. And Jack Yan is also promoting Wi-Fi access for Wellington if elected – which I fully endorse.

And if done properly it can be done with a high degree of success.

Check out some real examples.

Lets make it happen.

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http://www.govtech.com/gt/660767,  http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/oct/14/finland-broadband