Heritage issues continue in Ponsonby
Shale Chambers, Chair, Waitemata Local Board Old habits die hard. The many headed monster that was the resource consenting and planning department of the old Auckland City...
Ports of Auckland Dispute
Statement by Chair of Accountability and Performance Committee, Cr Richard Northey, at the Committee Meeting, 9 February 2012 The concerns I believe that Auckland Council as...
Funding the City Rail Link
Mayor Len Brown has kicked off a debate about how to fund the City Rail Link [Herald Dialogue Page, 30th January]. But before figuring out how to raise the money to pay for it...
What role for local government?
Peter Haynes, Chair, Albert Eden Local Board Readers can be forgiven for missing the debate about whether local bodies should have their role severely curtailed. Despite the...
The Port – our vital local asset
Shale Chambers, Chair, Waitemata Local Board The Ports of Auckland is an integral part of the economic, social, historic and cultural life of our city. The founding fathers and...
Living Wage Forum: Auckland University
University of Auckland Student Quad Monday 30th September Living Wage Forum - Auckland University. Students and young people need an Auckland Council that cares about decent job...
Grey Power meet the candidates meeting
Grey Power spring meeting - Meet the Candidates Councillors Candidates for the central area of Auckland will be addressing Grey Power members and the public for 3 mins each, and...
Arch Hill Street Party
Arch Hill Street Party Sunday 22 September 2013 12pm-4pm Dean Street Cul-De-Sac, Arch Hill
Local Election Rally with Len Brown
The Isthmus Labour Hub is holding a special campaign rally this coming Saturday 21 September to hear Mayor Len Brown and others speak as Auckland heads to the polls. On this date...
Meet the candidates – Parnell
Candidates for Auckland’s Waitemata and Gulf Ward will answer questions from local voters on Wednesday, 18 September at a Meet the Candidates event to be held at the Jubilee...
Be a part of shaping a positive community: Draft Local Board Plans consultation 2023
Every three years Auckland’s 21 local boards prepare strategic plans to help guide investment, funding, advocacy and local projects over the next three years. Local Boards play a...
Give feedback for a vibrant city and to stop greenfields sprawl
Auckland Council is asking for feedback on how Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland should grow over the next 30 years, with public consultation now open until 31 July 2023. [updated from...
City Vision’s submission guide to Auckland Council’s Annual Budget
Don't tell me what you value. Show me your budget—and I'll tell you what you value. President Biden Tāmaki Makaurau is recovering from the impact of covid and devastating...
Return of the Razor Gang
Last week Auckland Council’s governing body approved a new governance structure recommended by Mayor Wayne Brown. Two mega committees have been created with a mix of councillors...
Maiden Speech of Councillor Julie Fairey
E ngā mana E ngā reo E rau rangatira mā Tenā koutou Ko Puketāpapa Pukewīwī Mt Roskill te maunga te ru nei taku ngakau Ko Te Auaunga Oakley Creek te awa e mahea nei aku maharahara...