Return of the Razor Gang
Last week Auckland Council’s governing body approved a new governance structure recommended by Mayor Wayne Brown. Two mega committees have been created with a mix of councillors appointed to a number subcommittees. Former Auckland City Councillor and retired...
Maiden Speech of Councillor Julie Fairey
E ngā mana E ngā reo E rau rangatira mā Tenā koutou Ko Puketāpapa Pukewīwī Mt Roskill te maunga te ru nei taku ngakau Ko Te Auaunga Oakley Creek te awa e mahea nei aku maharahara No Kaipatiki ahau E mihi ana ki ngā tohu o ne he o Tāmaki Makaurau e noho e nei au Ko...
Auckland Council elections a mixed bag for City Vision
City Vision is delighted with the election of Julie Fairey as the new Councillor for Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa and pleased the official results have confirmed other progressive gains across the region. However, it is a disappointing outcome for City Vision endorsed...
Celebrate the 2022 City Vision Election Campaign
Come along and join us to celebrate the hard work of this campaign
It’s never been easier to vote right up until Election Day
It’s never been easier to vote right up until Election Day City Vision candidates are out door knocking and in the community with a final reminder to vote in the local elections 2022. It has never been easier to drop off voting papers at over 70 Vote Boxes located...
Opening up Chamberlain Park for everyone
City Vision continues to plan to open up Chamberlain Park to more people, improve the ecology and water quality of Waitītiko Meola Creek, and enhance local accessibility and connectivity. 2022 sees the team seeking election to progress plans to share the suburban...
Climate Action for Auckland at stake
Climate action for Auckland at stake Auckland Council investment in climate action and goals to reduce emissions are at stake in the local government elections 2022. City Vision has made the commitment to continue the investment needed to reduce emissions by the...From our Facebook page
Auckland Council's 23/24 budget is out for consultation. It proposes selling assets and massive cuts to arts, events, community grants and services in response to a forecast $295m financial hole.![]()
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Find out at the launch of a Better Budget for Auckland.![]()
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On Thursday 16 March at 6pm-7pm at an online public meeting on a better budget for Auckland, we'll be hearing from Craig Renney (economist, Council of Trade Unions), Cissie Rock (facilitator and community development expert), and India Logan-Riley (climate justice campaigner) about the proposed Auckland Council budget. They will be speaking about an alternative budget, and will show that another budget - and another future for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland - is possible. There will then be a chance for questions. Please register to attend here, and share this link with your friends and colleagues: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G6v4AdffQJu2C3WzTS4N9A. After you register you will get information about how to join the webinar. ![]()
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(Photo: Mural on the Grey Lynn RSC car park by Dan Tippet )
An important part of the role for our elected representatives is reporting back to the community.![]()
Here is Councillor Julie Fairey weekly update.