First electric train for Auckland revealed
Cr Mike Lee was acknowledged today by the Mayor Len Brown as instrumental in bringing electric trains to Auckland at the unwrapping of the first train to arrive from Spain. The trains will be gradually introduced into passenger service on a line by line basis until...
Congestion Free Network presentation to the Transport Committee
Cr Cathy Casey reported from the Transport Committee today that Campaign for Better Transport (Cameron Pitches), Generation Zero (Luke Christensen and Niko Elsen) and Transport Blog (Patrick Reynolds and Matthew Lowrie) gave an excellent presentation at public forum...From our Facebook page
City Vison introduces its 2022 candidates for the Albert-Eden Local Board (Ōwairaka subdivision). Experienced Board members Julia Maskill, Christina Robertson and Margi Watson are joined by Liv Roe. Together they form a great team to represent Albert-Eden.![]()
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Christina Robertson![]()
I’m a long-time Albert-Eden local with a background in research, teaching and transport advocacy. In my first term on the board, I’ve worked for greener, safer transport, climate action and thriving communities and town centres. I’m looking forward to running for another term so I can keep advocating for a fairer, more sustainable Auckland and supporting our communities as we shape our city’s future together.![]()
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Liv Roe![]()
Kia ora. Liv here, a local and first-time candidate for the Albert-Eden Local Board. I’m a young professional, Millennial city girl working as an advocate in the not-for-profit sector with a focus on human rights, gender and LGBTQI+ equity, ethnic/migrant communities, Te Ao Māori and honouring Te Tiriti. I’m also studying towards a Graduate Diploma of Arts in Political Science. I'm excited to run for this year’s elections and to hear our grassroots community voices.![]()
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Julia Maskill![]()
Kia ora. I’m keen for a second term of listening to residents and helping Albert-Eden become more beautiful, caring and well-functioning. I’ve brought up my three daughters in Ōwairaka over 35 years, and I’ve worked as a commercial lawyer, educator and climate action researcher. I love community and I’ve worked on communications and social change programmes. I’ve volunteered in sports and youth groups, and on performing arts, disability, school and community law centre governance boards.![]()
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Margi Watson![]()
I'm a Waterview resident with a nursing background and I'm passionate about community and the environment. I love our area and look forward to designing and building our future together. I've had extensive governance experience at a local and regional level, from school boards to Council to government appointments at Auckland Light Rail and Northern Health Schools. I'm currently the Chairperson of the Albert-Eden Local Board.
Good to get out doorknocking with City Vision Council candidate Red in Roskill South on Saturday morning. Lots of people eagerly awaiting the reopening of Freeland Reserve!