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...
No plans to sell Kindergarten
City Vision has been disturbed to hear that a rumour is spreading that it plans to sell the site of the Learning at the Point Kindergarten in Point Chevalier. This is completely...
First Moon Festival highlights vibrant, diverse community
Last weekend’s inaugural Dominion Road Moon Festival was a giant step towards making Albert-Eden a more exciting and vibrant place. “City Vision promised we’d make Albert-Eden an...
Opening up Chamberlain Park for everyone
Imagine a big, new park in your neighbourhood. Open space to play, picnic, stroll, jog and take the kids Restore the stream (currently a concrete-lined drain) improving habitat...
Introducing the Roskill Community Voice team standing for the Puketāpapa Local Board
City Vision's candidates for the Puketāpapa Local Board stand as Roskill Community Voice. Our 2019 Roskill Community Voice candidates were selected in April and our incumbents...
Tom’s vision City Vision’s fundraiser
Political satirist and mimic of some household names, Simon, Paula. Tom Sainsbury will share with you Tom's Vision for Auckland. Let's hear it for Tom! Tom will turn his lens on...
Election campaign launch 2019
Come along to show your support for our candidates – the strong voice for our local communities. Campaign Launch: Sunday 28 July 2pm start Auckland Irish Society Rocky Nook...
City Vision’s 21st birthday celebration
Celebrate 21 years of City Vision with guest of honour the Rt Hon Helen Clark Saturday 11 August 2018 6pm - 9pm At the Polish Club, 1 McDonald Street Food Entertainment Spot Quiz...
A special screening of the brilliant political film Campaign
Almost 20 years ago, New Zealand held its first MMP election. As we countdown the final days of the Local Elections 2016 it is a significant anniversary to mark with the...
Suffrage day 2016 celebrations
Today is Suffrage Day celebrating 123 years since women won the right to vote. It is a day to acknowledge the brave suffragists and all those who have subsequently fought for...
Important wins secured for Auckland from Council’s 10 year budget
Last week (17 May) Auckland Council approved its ten year budget (Long Term Plan), outlining priorities and spending for our city and region for the next decade. Julie Fairey,...
Long-time City Vision Chair Robert Gallagher stands down
A tribute to Robert Gallagher City Vision Chair 2007 - 2024 City Vision's long-standing Chair Robert Gallagher recently stepped down to focus on treatment following a brain...
Fatally flawed Fast-Track Approvals Bill 2024
Seasoned and experienced politician Richard Northey, current member of the Waitematā Local Board, has been around many legislative processes in his time as an MP and in local...
There is a better choice for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland: City Vision’s guide to giving feedback on the Long Term Plan
Every three years all councils across Aotearoa must consult on their Long Term Plan (LTP) also known as the 10 year budget. The LTP determines what services will be provided to...
What does the Long Term Plan mean for Local Boards?
Feedback is now open on Auckland Council's Long Term Plan. Please have a read of our guide to giving feedback here The final section asks for feedback on Local Board...