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Rex Kirton celebrates his 14 months as mayor
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DescriptionPrinted in the 'Leader' on December 19, 1978.
The first comment printed was that the Wellington Regional Council had reversed its position on encouraging work outside the Wellington central business district.
Second came rates increases, down from 19.87% in 1977 to 12.58% in 1978. Government did not pay rates on its properties, but paid a grant.
He was reticent on his promise to reduce council staff.
The river bank had seen various sport developments and other improvements.
There had been discussions on an arts centre.
A hospital for Upper Hutt was unlikely, and Government had stated categorically that it was not going to invest in more health buildings.
Date TakenDecember 1978
The first comment printed was that the Wellington Regional Council had reversed its position on encouraging work outside the Wellington central business district.
Second came rates increases, down from 19.87% in 1977 to 12.58% in 1978. Government did not pay rates on its properties, but paid a grant.
He was reticent on his promise to reduce council staff.
The river bank had seen various sport developments and other improvements.
There had been discussions on an arts centre.
A hospital for Upper Hutt was unlikely, and Government had stated categorically that it was not going to invest in more health buildings.
Date TakenDecember 1978Depicts or relates to
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Reference1978 12 19 1FormatGreyscale printSize124 x 121 mm
FormatGreyscale printSize124 x 121 mmScanned byDon McLeod
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Rex Kirton celebrates his 14 months as mayor. Upper Hutt City Library, accessed 23/03/2026, https://uhcl.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/26695