The Mayor’s Meola Reef bridge idea is nuts

The Mayor’s Meola Reef bridge idea is nuts

City Vision’s Graeme Easte represented the Western Bays area over many years most recently serving on the Albert-Eden Local Board area until his retirement from local government at the last election in 2022.  Graeme has an extensive archive of knowledge about...
In praise of crosstown buses

In praise of crosstown buses

The OuterLink was a game-changer when it arrived in 2011 in time for the Rugby World Cup: the first frequent route across the isthmus, linking key destinations like St Lukes, Newmarket, the universities, Ponsonby and MOTAT. Along with its siblings, the InnerLink and...
Celebrating the Good Citizen Awards

Celebrating the Good Citizen Awards

Since the Good Citizen Awards were first established in 2013 a range of people and community groups have been recognised  for the positive contribution they have made to Waitematā  and beyond. The awards were the brainchild of Local Board Chair Shale Chambers with...
Albert-Eden year in review

Albert-Eden year in review

City Vision’s Albert-Eden Local Board members Liv Roe, Julia Maskill, Margi Watson and Christina Robertson report back on a full 2023. The year has been full of highlights but also some significant challenges. The Anniversary Weekend floods resulted in Albert-Eden...
A year in review for Waitematā

A year in review for Waitematā

City Vision’s Waitematā Local Board members Alex Bonham, Anahera Rawiri and Richard Northey report back on 2023. This year has been hard in many ways – floods, cost of living – and council has pivoted to address them all. However, behind the headlines, there...