Holding the vision: A community-led resource recovery centre for central Auckland
In 2009, the “godfather” of zero waste in Aoteaora, the late Warren Snow spoke at a Grey Lynn 2030 public meeting about the concept of a resource recovery centre and the economic, environmental and social benefits it could generate. The vision for a centre was...
Be a part of shaping a positive community: Draft Local Board Plans consultation 2023
Every three years Auckland’s 21 local boards prepare strategic plans to help guide investment, funding, advocacy and local projects over the next three years. Local Boards play a big role in shaping your local community so this is a really good opportunity to let your...
Give feedback for a vibrant city and to stop greenfields sprawl
Auckland Council is asking for feedback on how Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland should grow over the next 30 years, with public consultation now open until 31 July 2023. [updated from the original feedback date of 4 July. Consultation has now been extended] The Future...
City Vision’s submission guide to Auckland Council’s Annual Budget
Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your budget—and I’ll tell you what you value. President Biden Tāmaki Makaurau is recovering from the impact of covid and devastating flooding while facing a climate and cost of living crisis. We urgently need to invest...
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...From our Facebook page
Auckland Heritage Festival is underway until 8 October on the theme of Peace, Love and Protest. On Monday, Local Board member Richard Northey will be leading a guided tour of the Auckland Peace Heritage Walk which marks key events in Aucklanders' anti-nuclear weapons and other protest activities, from the Rainbow Warrior to the famous Visual Artists Against Nuclear Arms Murals at the corner of Karangahape and Ponsonby roads.![]()
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FREE but bookings essential
Our busy councillor sure is on a roll and great at regularly reporting back on her activities out and about.