City Vision fights to keep much-loved dog off-leash area in Monte Cecilia Park
Puketāpapa Local Board members Jon Turner and Bobby Shen share the disappointment of the community that the Monte Cecilia Park off-leash dog area was formally removed by the Communities and Residents team (C&R's Ella Kumar, Fiona Lai, Roseanne Hay, and Mark...
Happy 80th birthday Richard Northey
City Vision's Richard Northey recently celebrated his 80th birthday. After 9 years on the Waitematā Local Board, serving as chair 2019 to 2022, Richard has chosen not to seek reelection, retiring at the close of this term after a 46-year political career since first...
City Vision selects energetic and competent teams to stand for Auckland Local Boards
City Vision selects energetic and competent teams to stand for Auckland Local Boards City Vision is ready to take on election year with a great line-up of Auckland Council local board candidates, joining Governing Body candidates Julie Fairey, Jon Turner and Patrick...
Experience to the fore in City Vision’s team for Auckland Council
Media release: Local Government Elections 2025 25 March 2025 City Vision has selected an experienced team to bring progressive leadership for a better city to the 2025 Auckland Council elections. Current Councillor Julie Fairey and Local Board member Jon Turner will...
City Vision takes a stand to stop safe speed reversals
Auckland Transport is rushing to reverse safe speeds across over 1500 streets across the city in compliance with the "Kafkaesque" new speed rule. This will disproportionately impact Waitematā where safe speed zones have been established around schools following...
City Vision opens nominations for the 2025 local elections
City Vision is pleased to announce that nominations for candidates to help build a thriving and inclusive city are open for the 2025 local elections. If you are interested in standing for the Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa, Waitematā and Gulf councillor positions, or as a...
A tribute to Robert Gallagher
Robert Roythorne Gallagher 8 July 1949 - 22 January 2025 The City Vision whānau is deeply saddened on the passing of Robert Gallagher. He was a dedicated campaigner, organiser, chair, leader, mentor, and friend to many. Robert had a positive and influential life in...
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,...