Smith died last month, after a long battle with ill health.

The council has formally approved a proposal to rename the Beach Street - Gibson Quay intersection to the tip of Sunset Point, as Bruce Smith Drive

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22 Oct: Christopher Luxon's hinting a decision about Wellington City Council is imminent

20 Oct: Local councils want to be included on any future referendum on Government term lengths

20 Oct: The Auckland Business Chamber says it will be good to see the city represented on the stage

17 Oct: Christchurch City Council is opening a second round of public consultation, over contentious safety upgrades to Church Corner

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