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).
Bernadette Power to bring vision and expertise to Albert-Eden Local Board
“I will bring my experience as a lawyer and transport professional to the Mt Eden, Epsom, and Greenlane communities”, Ms Power said.
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...
Graeme Easte: Albert-Eden Local Board member
As a self-employed researcher and genealogist resident in Mount Albert, I have long been an energetic watchdog of the Council, closely monitoring plans and policies for their impact on local communities. A tireless community activist attuned to the needs and desires...
Jessica Rose: Albert-Eden Local Board
I’m very proud to have been elected to the Albert-Eden local board. A fresh face for the Owairaka subdivision, I’m committed to putting my heart and soul into improving our community for the long term. With the City Vision team, I want to provide solutions...
Margi Watson: Deputy Chair Albert-Eden Local Board
Re-elected onto the Albert-Eden Local Board in 2019, I was also elected its Chairperson in December 2019 for the first half of the 2019-2022 term. I am currently the Deputy Chair and accountable to you. I have worked continuously to improve services and facilities...
Peter Haynes Chair, Albert- Eden Local Board
Auckland faces serious challenges. There’s work to be done on Council’s Governing Body to tighten financial management, and ensure transparency, strong local democracy, and that the council controlled organisations work for Aucklanders. As Local Board Chair since...From our Facebook page
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We know a major reason people put off voting in local elections is the worry they will make the wrong choice.![]()
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Luckily, there’s lot’s of ways this election to find out more about the names on your ballot paper, and this long weekend is the perfect time to do you research.![]()
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First off- Us! City Vision is an alliance of Labour, Greens, and community independents aligned around core values. We are upfront about who we are and what we stand for, you can read all about us here cityvision.org.nz/what-we-stand-for/![]()
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But don’t just trust us:![]()
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If you want to see and hear from everyone in one place, Auckland Council have put together a really thorough and easy to use tool. Just remember- these are what candidates say about themselves, so it’s sometimes best to take with a grain of salt! www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/elections/information-for-voters/Pages/who-you-can-vote-for.aspx![]()
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Policy is an incredibly slick site covering the whole country (a mammoth effort) where you can compare candidates statements on, well, policy. It’s independent and unbiased, but also features self submitted answers like the council site above. Just good to keep in mind for anyone promising world peace. policy.nz/2022![]()
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Advocates and activists have also given there more opinionated thoughts on where candidates stand on the issues they care about:![]()
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Generation Zero have been score carding local government hopefuls for nearly a decade. They grade candidates on climate justice localelections.nz![]()
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A broad coalition of unions, climate action, public transport, walking groups and cycling groups have come together as Vote Climate to grade candidates on public transport, walking and cycling. www.voteclimate.org.nz![]()
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Women in Urbanism are highlighting candidates who back their issues www.instagram.com/womeninurbanism/![]()
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And to check you aren’t accidentally supporting candidates whoa re anti truth, Fact Aotearoa are collating media stories about candidates with misinformation or conspiracy theory links. factaotearoa.nz/misinformation-linked-candidate-media-roundup/![]()
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The important thing is that you make sure you do vote, and share this with your friends and whānau who might need some encouragement!