Waitematā Local Board member Anahera Rawiri reflects on her first term and the legacy of the Tuku Whenua gift of 18th September.

Richard Northey reflects on the successes of his career in local government, and on what remains to do to achieve equity, social fairness and full opportunity for all.

There’s a lot of discussion and information flying around ahead of Council’s decision on 24 September whether to proceed with Plan Change 78 or replace it with the new draft proposal. Julie Fairey explains in this post how we got here, how the new proposal differs, and where to next, and will host a webinar with Q&A on Monday 15 September.

We keep being told by the current government and their allies that the work of local government is ’rates’, rubbish’ and ‘roads’.

Really? Is that all that we citizens expect? Or want? What kind of environment will we have if we ignore the many other needs of our living communities that make Auckland a really great place to live, work and enjoy life?  

Retiring local board member Richard Northey shares his history of Auckland local politics and why voting for City Vision in the isthmus wards. and for other progressive groupings in the North, West and South, really matters in the 2025 elections.

Connor Sharp explains why only City Vision can help the City Centre fulfil its potential.

Where you can drop your voting papers off in the City Vision rohe

If you need to update your enrolment, or your voting papers haven’t arrived by 22 September, you can still have your say. Cast a special vote a these locations and pop-up events throughout the voting period.

With voting papers for the 2025 local elections being posted out from today, Aucklanders have a clear choice between candidates who have a positive vision for Auckland and will work to make it reality, and candidates who will hold it back.

City Vision held a meeting on Epsom Campus. Files from the meeting are available here.

City Vision welcomed the legislation for Auckland Transport reform announced today, but cautioned that the changes mean voters face a choice this election between evidence-based policy and a failed 20th-century approach, exemplified by C&R elected members, that will only worsen congestion. 

This local election there is a clear choice between voting for policies that will make congestion worse or policies that make for a functioning transport system. City Vision is committed to safe, efficient transport for all Aucklanders.

City Vision believes that the core purpose of government, whether central or local, is the wellbeing of our communities. Submit now to oppose the coalition government’s attack on localism and community wellbeing.

Grey Lynn primary school temporary safety project is to be made safer

Targeting candidates for abuse is unacceptable. David Long’s article brings needed attention to the vandalism affecting hoardings across Auckland.

City Vision’s Julie Fairey is proud to be one of only three councillors to attend workshops for more than 90% of their duration.

Waitematā local board member Alex Bonham explains how a boarding house register would make a difference to Auckland.

Waitematā candidate Connor Sharp shares with us the importance of having hope and working hard.

Development at 538 Karangahape Rd by James Kirkpatrick Group

City Vision candidates and supporters gathered to launch the 2025 campaign with energy and enthusiasm.