I note the request from Wellington's deputy mayor, Alick Shaw, for people to vote and, by doing so, ensure we have a continuation of the present administration (Oct 8). The council we have now has, as far as I can see, carefully avoided carrying out the wishes of Wellingtonians.

A WELLINGTON office building with space for lease might suit companies looking for affordable, well-located office space, according to Sam McIlroy, of Colliers International.

A DOZEN motorists -- including a bus driver -- were nabbed flouting a 30kmh speed restriction in central Wellington, the scene of at least three deaths in as many years.

WITNESSES say a woman was talking on her mobile phone when she was hit by a bus in Wellington's busy Molesworth St. The 29-year-old woman suffered moderate injuries and remained conscious after she was hit by the Cityline Hutt Valley bus about 2.45pm yesterday.

A YOUNG woman suffered head injuries when she was struck and sent flying by a bus in a reduced 30kmh speed zone in central Wellington yesterday. The 19-year-old was in Wellington Hospital last night in a serious but stable condition.