In defence of the CRL

In defence of the CRL

Letters to the Editor, New Zealand Herald, [email protected] Re: Opinion Piece – “Bumpy Ride to the Field of Dreams”, published 28th November Dear Sir, Loren Portnow’s damning critique of the Central Rail Link is based on a number of erroneous assumptions. He is...
Regular reporting by our elected representatives

Regular reporting by our elected representatives

City Vision is an organisation that supports our candidates and communities throughout the electoral cycle. We don’t just come together at the beginning of an election year and then shut down again when the election is over.  We are here to support our elected members...
Councillors unite to get tolling referendum

Councillors unite to get tolling referendum

Media Release:  Auckland Councillors are uniting to ensure the people of Auckland are given the opportunity by way of referendum on the question of alternative transport funding options, including a motorway network charge. In an historic precedent that unites left...
Hearing to save 6 Pohutukawa Trees

Hearing to save 6 Pohutukawa Trees

Over a 2 day hearing commissioners have been considering the evidence regarding  Auckland Transport’s Notice Requirement to remove 6 mature pohutukawa trees to provide for an additional left turn lane over 820  Great North Road. The  Waitematā Local Board, as...
Don’t blame the dog – it’s up to us

Don’t blame the dog – it’s up to us

This opinion piece by Dr Cathy Casey, Albert-Eden- Roskill Ward Councillor was first published in the NZ Herald ‘It is not the dog’s fault” was the message I delivered in my speech when opening the Kennel Club’s national dog show at the...
Relaunching the rocket

Relaunching the rocket

After decades of requests to Auckland Council’s predecessors with no success, the Albert Eden Local Board listened and delivered what the community had pleaded for…to open the rocket in Rocket Park. It’s a clear example of why Local Boards work and decision...
Waitematā Local Board Achievements Report

Waitematā Local Board Achievements Report

The Waitematā Local Board has published its achievements report for the year 1 July 2013 – 30 June 2014 As Board Chair Shale Chambers says “We have been privileged to have one of Auckland’s most engaged and active communities. Our achievements  would not...
Puketapapa Greenways Cycling on!

Puketapapa Greenways Cycling on!

In late 2010 then Puketapapa Local Board Chair Richard Barter came to the newly constituted Board with an idea for a local Greenways network, a system of connected walking and cycling routes that act as environmental corridors through our community.  Richard’s vision...