Census data shows big population increase in Waitemata
What we suspected all along has been proven to be so today in the preliminary census results. Waitemata Local Board area has far more people living within its midst than official statistics have indicated for years. Mainland Auckland Central, which comprised...
David and Goliath battle gets underway
The four day hearing gets underway from today (Monday 7 October) on the Bunnings application for a mega store on Great North Road. The Arch Hill Residents have done an amazing job mobilising opposition to the application and raising a fight fund. Mike Lee and City...
City Vision candidates support call for transparency on asset sales
City Vision Media Release 6 October 2013 City Vision Candidates Support Call for Transparency on Asset Sales City Vision’s candidates for the Albert-Eden-Roskill ward Cathy Casey and Peter Haynes are delighted that Mayor Len Brown is calling for candidates for Council...
Good On Ya, Len
City Vision Media Release: Good On Ya, Len City Vision’s Albert-Eden-Roskill Ward candidates for Auckland Council governing body, Dr Cathy Casey and Dr Peter Haynes applaud Mayor Len Brown's support for a Living Wage for all council workers. “How can Council justify...
Air quality in Queen Street survey
City Vision candidates for the Waitemata Local Board all back the goal of resilient and healthy communities and sustainable environment, with focused care for our environment by reducing pollution – water, air and land. We support and endorse a current survey being...
One week until election – City Vision focussed on the big issues
“With just one week until the Auckland Council election concludes, City Vision is staying focussed on the big issues for our communities”, says Cathy Casey, sitting Councillor and candidate for the Albert-Eden-Roskill ward. “We have been canvassing for months across...
The “independent” opposition firing blanks
At election time it is a well-known right wing tactic to mount a smear campaign and spread misrepresentations especially when the going gets tough. This time however Greg Moyle (standing against Cr Mike Lee for the Waitemata & Gulf ward) is firing blanks – and...
Painted utility boxes project
The Waitemata Local Board started a project this year of painting utility boxes with a difference. We asked local community and business groups to select one or two utility boxes in their area that they would like to see painted with a mural. These groups were also...
Why you should vote in the Local Government elections, and why you should consider voting for City Vision and friends
Because libraries - these are vital community infrastructure. Not just places to get a book anymore, they are important hubs of education and research, social connection and community events. Local body politicians control libraries; make sure you vote for ones who...
Berms – City Vision offers solution, not rhetoric
Campaigns are funny things and issues have a habit of popping up in an unexpected way. This week it has been berm mowing. While we do think that the big issues of public ownership, supporting local communities, caring for heritage and environment, and our transport...