Report – Julia Maskill, Albert Eden Local Board Member (Ōwairaka Subdivision) for February 2022
This is my update after two years as a first-term City Vision member of Auckland Council’s Albert Eden Local Board (Ōwairaka subdivision).
NZ deserves more respect for keeping Covid deaths so low
With the arrival of Omicron on our shores, it is hard to believe, judging by the media coverage particularly on MIQ, that the Government has got anything right in its pandemic response.
Seeking nominations for Local Boards and Portage Licensing Trust
With local government elections in October 2022, nominations are now open for City Vision candidates for: Albert Eden Local Board (Ōwairaka and Maungawhau subdivisions) Puketāpapa Local Board Waitematā Local Board Maungakiekie Tāmaki Local Board (Maungakiekie...
Tunnelled light rail for the long-term
The preferred option sees a solution that would avoid significant disruption on roads across the isthmus during construction and fewer properties being taken.
Glenda Fryer appointed to Waitematā Local Board
“It will be good to be back representing my community.”
City Vision backs More for You, Better for Climate for Entrust election
We want to see a sustainable increase in Vector’s dividend, a reduction in energy poverty and Auckland better prepared for climate change.
Calling candidates for governing body, local boards and Portage Licensing Trust
Nominations for the Councillor positions in Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa and Waitemataā and Gulf wards close 31 October 2021 and selections will take place in November.
Council agrees to restore Ponsonby icon, the Leys Institute
“A start had been made on developing a detailed business case for the restoration and a Project Guidance Steering Group for it appointed.”
Living Wage for the Trusts’ Low-Paid Workers secured by City Vision
“Having worked in bars and pubs for several years, I know this is hard work and a living wage is the right thing to do.”
From our Facebook page
Auckland Heritage Festival is underway until 8 October on the theme of Peace, Love and Protest. On Monday, Local Board member Richard Northey will be leading a guided tour of the Auckland Peace Heritage Walk which marks key events in Aucklanders' anti-nuclear weapons and other protest activities, from the Rainbow Warrior to the famous Visual Artists Against Nuclear Arms Murals at the corner of Karangahape and Ponsonby roads.![]()
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FREE but bookings essential
Our busy councillor sure is on a roll and great at regularly reporting back on her activities out and about.