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...
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...
There is a better choice for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland: City Vision’s guide to giving feedback on the Long Term Plan
Every three years all councils across Aotearoa must consult on their Long Term Plan (LTP) also known as the 10 year budget. The LTP determines what services will be provided to our communities and how they will be funded. We are particularly focused on this LTP as...
What does the Long Term Plan mean for Local Boards?
Feedback is now open on Auckland Council's Long Term Plan. Please have a read of our guide to giving feedback here The final section asks for feedback on Local Board priorities. City Vision elected representatives share what they wish to achieve for the local areas....
Celebrating the Good Citizen Awards
Since the Good Citizen Awards were first established in 2013 a range of people and community groups have been recognised for the positive contribution they have made to Waitematā and beyond. The awards were the brainchild of Local Board Chair Shale Chambers with...
A round up of updates to start 2024 from the City Vision team
Looking back Myers Park underpass The pre-dawn ceremony to celebrate the new Graham Tipene light installation under Myers Park underpass and park improvements was an enormous treat at the end of last year. In attendance was Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, the mayor, confidently...
Ngā mihi o te Wā Season’s Greetings from City Vision
As we wrap for the summer break we'd like to share with you the year in review from each of our Waitematā, Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa Local Board teams. 2023 has been full of highlights but also some significant challenges. Storms and Cyclone Gabrielle were...
Albert-Eden year in review
City Vision’s Albert-Eden Local Board members Liv Roe, Julia Maskill, Margi Watson and Christina Robertson report back on a full 2023. The year has been full of highlights but also some significant challenges. The Anniversary Weekend floods resulted in Albert-Eden...
A year in review for Waitematā
City Vision's Waitematā Local Board members Alex Bonham, Anahera Rawiri and Richard Northey report back on 2023. This year has been hard in many ways – floods, cost of living – and council has pivoted to address them all. However, behind the headlines, there have been...