Report – Jon Turner, Puketāpapa Local Board Member for January 2022
I am writing this introduction in January 2022, on a sweltering day after enjoying a swim and time in the park. It is great to be out and about with people again, enjoying everything our city has to offer. There is a sense of relief among all Aucklanders, having gone...
Report – Julia Maskill, Albert Eden Local Board Member (Ōwairaka Subdivision) for February 2022
This is my update after two years as a first-term City Vision member of Auckland Council’s Albert Eden Local Board (Ōwairaka subdivision).
Light rail crucial to Auckland’s future – Press release
City Vision has praised plans just released for light rail to be built through central Auckland. The new rapid transit system connects Māngere and Onehunga with Mt Roskill and the City Centre. It will shape our city and our lives, bringing opportunities for a better...
Living Wage for the Trusts’ Low-Paid Workers secured by City Vision
“Having worked in bars and pubs for several years, I know this is hard work and a living wage is the right thing to do.”
July’s Monthly Report from Councillor Coom
This report shows how busy our Waitematā and Gulf Councillor, Pippa Coom is.
Alex Bonham: Deputy Chair, Waitematā Local Board
Alex is the Deputy Chair for the second half of the 2019 – 2022 term. Local governments hold a crucial role in building community strength, resilience and adaptation as we prepare for the challenges ahead. As a Waitematā local board member I will fight for...
Kerrin Leoni: Waitematā Local Board
Kerrin was elected to the local board in 2019. She served as Deputy Chair for the first half of the 2019-2022 term. Kerrin has resided in the city centre for more than ten years and has two years old twins. She is focused on bringing positive change for families...
Denise Roche: Waitematā Local Board
Denise Roche was elected to the Waitematā Local Board as a City Vision Candidate in a by-election in February 2018. She holds the Community Development Portfolio lead and is the co-portfolio holder for Infrastructure & Environment. For many years Denise has been...
Glenda Fryer: Deputy Chair, Albert-Eden Local Board
I have served the people of Mt Albert for 15 years, as Local Board Deputy Chair and Auckland City Councillor. I am a member of the Mt Albert Aquatic Centre Trust, with experience on Balmoral School Board of Trustees and Auckland Business Development Council. I have...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!