Auckland Council opposes the divisive Treaty Principles Bill
The debate over the drafting of Auckland Council's submission in opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill exposed those councillors who are willing to play politics with Aotearoa New Zealand’s founding document. Here Albert-Eden Local Board member Christina Robertson...
A city worth striving for: A round up of City Vision’s work since 2022
In the two years since the 2022 elections, City Vision elected members across Waitematā, Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa local boards and Councillor Julie Fairey have worked collaboratively and constructively with council and communities to make a difference. There have...
Protector not Spectator: to be an ally in public transport attacks
Today marks Bus Driver Appreciation Day.. Auckland Transport is encouraging all of New Zealand to thank their driver or let the bus go first if you are in a vehicle on the road as a united show of appreciation. Following recent attacks on bus drivers, Abdul Mohamud,...
Special General Meeting
Special General Meeting We invite City Vison supporters to attend our Special General Meeting at 7pm, Wednesday 20 November. In preparation for the local body elections in October 2025, the City Vision Steering Committee will now convert to the Campaign Committee,...
City Vision Helps Secure Future for Olympic Pool
At last week’s resumed meeting of the Waitemata Local Board the City Vision members, Alex Bonham, Richard Northey and Anahera Rawiri, helped secure the future of the Olympic Pools and Fitness Centre with a ten year extension for the pool operator. Although Board...
The Mayor’s Meola Reef bridge idea is nuts
City Vision's Graeme Easte represented the Western Bays area over many years most recently serving on the Albert-Eden Local Board area until his retirement from local government at the last election in 2022. Graeme has an extensive archive of knowledge about the...
In praise of crosstown buses
The OuterLink was a game-changer when it arrived in 2011 in time for the Rugby World Cup: the first frequent route across the isthmus, linking key destinations like St Lukes, Newmarket, the universities, Ponsonby and MOTAT. Along with its siblings, the InnerLink and...
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, Councillor for Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward, the City Vision voice at the table, worked with...
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 tumour diagnosis at the end of last year. Robert has been a City Vision stalwart since a...
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 government. Richard has a principled and considered approach to reviewing government bills...