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.”
What is a child-friendly city and why do they matter?
Waitematā Local Board deputy chair, Alex Bonham wrote this excellent article about making central Auckland more child-friendly. In it she reviews a new book by Tim Gill, a Design Council Ambassador in the UK, and advisor to local and central government on urban...
Accountability report from the City Vision team on the Waitematā Local Board
At the 2016 local government elections you re-elected the City Vision team to maintain a strong, effective Waitematā Local Board that delivers on issues that matter to you. The City Vision team stand with you to build a fair, sustainable, vibrant and connected city...
Making Waitematā a better place to live, work, study, play and visit
We all want to pay less rates, and make our Council more accountable and responsive to its residents. The centre-right ticket contesting this election, Auckland Future seeks to cap rates increases to 2%, cut at least $500m of expenditure, and reduce staff costs by...
Grey Lynn RSC ANZAC Speech
25 April 2015 I am honoured to stand before this magnificent commemoration mural this year on behalf of your Waitemata Local Board of Auckland Council. Deputy Chair Pippa Coom and I are here to support the Grey Lynn Returned Services Club and local residents and...
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...Does Grey Lynn need another liquor store?
There is a proposal for a new liquor store to be located at 515 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn ( in between Grey Lynn Tavern and the Laundromat ) in the Surrey Cres shopping centre. The application proposes that alcohol be available from 10am to 11pm, 7 Days a week! The...