Tūpuna Maunga Authority: reflections from City Vision’s Glenda Fryer
It has been a real privilege to serve on the inaugural Tūpuna Maunga Authority which manages Auckland’s 14 volcanic cones like Owairaka, Maungawhau, and Maungakiekie. In 2009 I was a member of the Auckland City Council Treaty Settlement Working Party and in July of...
Skypath funding confirmed by Council in unanimous vote
Councillors and the Mayor have voted unanimously to support a Private Public Partnership funding model to deliver the Skypath project. This now clears the way for a walking and cycling connection to finally be built on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Cr Cathy Casey was...
City Vision Health policy
City Vision Health guiding policies and principles for the Auckland District Health Board When you get sick, you’ll feel confident that the health system will look after you. We all need world-class health care close to where we live. We also acknowledge the...
Pub, train, enrol!
Meet some of City Vision's young candidates this Friday evening Have you ever wondered to yourself, what are local body elections, and who are these people I’m meant to vote for? Have you moved house in the last three years? Have you pondered that you might not be...
City Vision campaign launch 2016
City Vision launches its 2016 election campaign on Saturday 23 July. Please come and show your support for our candidates – the strong voice for our local communities. Terrace Room, Potters Park Events Centre, 164 Balmoral Rd, Balmoral Saturday 23 July @ 3pm. Guest...
Healthy, secure, affordable homes for Aucklanders
Speech on Healthy Homes to the Changing Minds Community Housing Forum at the Grey Lynn Community Centre on 1 July Hi, my name is Richard Northey. I chair the Auckland Community Housing Trust, which for the last 9 years has provided secure rental housing at 75% of...
Celebrate the Point Chevalier Plaza upgrade
Celebrate the Point Chevalier Plaza Upgrade. Albert-Eden Local Board is committed to supporting its local town centres which have been struggling in the face of challenges from alternatives such as malls and big-box retail centres. By investing in place making...
City Vision Health record of service to patients
Jo Agnew and Robyn Northey are current members of the Auckland District Health Board. They are active members of the Board. Here they look back on the last term. The two City Vision voices have advocated for excellent patient experience over the last three years....
Michael Wood selected for Mt Roskill
An introduction to current Puketapapa Local Board member with Roskill Community Voice and Labour's candidate for Mt Roskill, Michael Wood Roskill is my home, the place I love. Julie and I decided that this was where we wanted to settle and build our lives back in...
Improving Ponsonby; Getting on with the Job
Ponsonby News column for Waitemata Local Board Chair June 2016 Local Boards are effectively bulk-funded based on residential population by the Governing Body of Council from your hard-earned rates for their discretionary spend to undertake priority local services and...