12 September, 2023 | Our People, Portage Licensing Trust
I was elected by the people of Mt Albert, Owairaka, Avondale, Waterview, Glen Avon, Blockhouse Bay and New Windsor, to represent them on the Trust in 2016, 2019 and again in 2022. The Trust is a crucial part of delivering the safe sale and supply of alcohol in our...
12 September, 2023 | Albert-Eden Local Board, Our People
As a member of the local board since 2010, I have held various roles including as its Chair, Deputy Chair, lead for parks, events, leases, SH20 projects and more. I am currently the Board Chair and accountable to you. I have worked continuously to improve services and...
1 September, 2023 | Our People, Waitematā Local Board
Alex is an elected member of the Waitematā Local Board having served the 2019-22 term as Deputy Chair. The board makes decisions on local services on behalf of communities in the city centre and inner suburbs. The goal is to ensure social, cultural, environmental and...
1 September, 2023 | Our People, Waitematā Local Board
Richard Northey was first elected to the Waitematā Local Board as a City Vision Candidate in October 2016. He was re-elected in 2019 and 2022, servicing as Chair for the 2019-2022 term. Richard has the local board portfolios of Community organisations and facilities;...
16 August, 2023 | Featured Post, News
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...
6 August, 2023 | Featured Post, News
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...
28 June, 2023 | Featured Post, News
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...
19 March, 2023 | Featured Post, News
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...
23 November, 2022 | Featured Post, News
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...
18 November, 2022 | Featured Post, News
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...