Franklin Road Christmas Lights Opening

Franklin Road Christmas Lights Opening

Last night ( 1 December 2014 ) Shale Chambers, Chair of the Waitemata Local Board spoke at the opening night of the famous Franklin Road lights. Tonight I’m here to acknowledge a special bunch of people; the residents of Franklin Road. Thank you for sharing your...
In defence of the CRL

In defence of the CRL

Letters to the Editor, New Zealand Herald, [email protected] Re: Opinion Piece – “Bumpy Ride to the Field of Dreams”, published 28th November Dear Sir, Loren Portnow’s damning critique of the Central Rail Link is based on a number of erroneous assumptions. He is...
Regular reporting by our elected representatives

Regular reporting by our elected representatives

City Vision is an organisation that supports our candidates and communities throughout the electoral cycle. We don’t just come together at the beginning of an election year and then shut down again when the election is over.  We are here to support our elected members...
Councillors unite to get tolling referendum

Councillors unite to get tolling referendum

Media Release:  Auckland Councillors are uniting to ensure the people of Auckland are given the opportunity by way of referendum on the question of alternative transport funding options, including a motorway network charge. In an historic precedent that unites left...
Hearing to save 6 Pohutukawa Trees

Hearing to save 6 Pohutukawa Trees

Over a 2 day hearing commissioners have been considering the evidence regarding  Auckland Transport’s Notice Requirement to remove 6 mature pohutukawa trees to provide for an additional left turn lane over 820  Great North Road. The  Waitematā Local Board, as...