Taking up the Prime Minister’s challenge

Taking up the Prime Minister’s challenge

Cr Mike Lee, Chair Transport Committee The recent announcement by John Key swinging government political and financial support behind the City Rail Link – starting 2020 – was great news. The decision was a political masterstroke by the PM, though apparently some of...
What’s the hold up?

What’s the hold up?

In welcoming the packed house at the Auckland Business School last night for the Generation Zero – What’s the Hold Up speaking tour Dame Anne Salmond said she was inspired and moved by today’s young people who are more visionary than our current...
City Vision campaign launch

City Vision campaign launch

City Vision launched our 2013 campaign yesterday to an enthusiastic room of candidates and supporters at the Wesley Community Centre. Chair Robert Gallagher welcomed Mayor Len Brown and a strong presence of MPs – local Mt Roskill MP Phil Goff, Mt Albert’s David...
St Marys Bay Parking Trial extended for another year

St Marys Bay Parking Trial extended for another year

One of the first calls I received after getting elected in October 2010 was from Tony Skelton, Chair of the St Marys Association.  He outlined the parking issues in the suburb caused by commuters parking all day on residential streets. The Association was concerned...