20 years of Friends of Oakley Creek
We’re celebrating Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek as they mark 20 years of caring for Auckland’s longest urban awa, which runs for over 12km through Puketāpapa, Albert-Eden and Whau Local Boards. Friends of Oakley Creek, led by expert coordinator Wendy...
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,...