The Park – bees welcomed at Victoria Park
The Park is an intriguing conceptual artwork designed, planted and activated through public participation that began with a blessing on 3 May. To find out how you can become part of the project visit makethepark.info to help make The Park! The artists will be running...
ANZAC day 2014
Shale Chambers, Chair of the Waitemata Local Board was one of the speakers who addressed the Grey Lynn RSC ANZAC day ceremony Today we gather to remember the sacrifices of those who gave their lives and served New Zealand in the great world conflicts of the 20th...
Special AGM for the City Vision Steering Committee
All supporters are welcome to attend the three yearly meeting on Wednesday evening for the City Vision Steering Group, where new officeholders are elected and begin their three year term which will cover the 2016 elections. Time: 7.30pm Date: Wednesday 16 April 2014...
Keeping Victoria Park for the Public: Waitematā Local Board decide a new park events guideline
In a controversial recent decision, the City Vision members of the Waitematā Local Board voted to approve an events protocol – commissioned by the Board following recent events causing severe damage to the grounds – for the use of Victoria Park in central...
Victoria Park Decision Boost for Sports and Recreation
UPDATE: Read the full story HERE Media Release: Grafton Cricket Club An Auckland cricket club has lauded a decision by the Waitemata Local Board to limit non-sporting use on Victoria Park. The Waitemata Local Board’s historic decision in favour of sports clubs –...
Roskill Community Voice getting stuff done
The first few months of the new Puketapapa Local Board have been a lively series of both challenges and opportunities for your Roskill Community Voice representatives. We have had two new people elected, David Holm and Harry Doig, joining re-elected Michael Wood and...Ciclovia on Quay
Aucklanders had a taste of Quay Street’s potential as a world-class waterfront boulevard on 8 February 2014 as the street was closed off to traffic for the cycle-themed street carnival, ‘Ciclovia on Quay’. The event was one of several Auckland Council place-making initiatives supported by the Waitemata Local Board planned for Quay Street and aimed to give Aucklanders an idea of what the Quay Street area may be like in future years. It’s all part of council’s long term vision to transform Auckland into the world’s most liveable city.