Standout scores

Standout scores

Youth organization, Generation Zero have released score cards today of candidates standing in critical Auckland Council wards. The scores are based on interviews with Councillor candidates on four key issues in Auckland: transport, urban planning, cycling and climate...
The real story about the Whau Ward

The real story about the Whau Ward

Media coverage of the Local Government Election in Auckland has been very poor. The suburban newspapers appear to have boycotted  the election altogether.   The lack of coverage is a disservice to democracy. It also makes it easier for incumbents to be re-elected. The...
Ignore the Herald – PT patronage is up

Ignore the Herald – PT patronage is up

The NZ Herald reports today that PT patronage “continues to languish with trip numbers over the past 12 months ended 3.3 per cent lower than for the previous year” Over on Transport Blog the same results from the  Auckland Transport August Board report were analysed...
Living Wage Forum: Auckland University

Living Wage Forum: Auckland University

University of Auckland Student Quad Monday 30th September Living Wage Forum – Auckland University. Students and young people need an Auckland Council that cares about decent job creation and warm and affordable houses, and that will take the lead on making...