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...
Why City Vision supports Māori seats for Auckland Council
Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council is currently consulting on the future of Māori representation on council. In October 2023 the decision will be made by the governing body whether to introduce Māori seats for the 2025 local elections. Here Waitematā...
Holding the vision: A community-led resource recovery centre for central Auckland
In 2009, the “godfather” of zero waste in Aoteaora, the late Warren Snow spoke at a Grey Lynn 2030 public meeting about the concept of a resource recovery centre and the economic, environmental and social benefits it could generate. The vision for a centre was...
Be a part of shaping a positive community: Draft Local Board Plans consultation 2023
Every three years Auckland’s 21 local boards prepare strategic plans to help guide investment, funding, advocacy and local projects over the next three years. Local Boards play a big role in shaping your local community so this is a really good opportunity to let your...
Give feedback for a vibrant city and to stop greenfields sprawl
Auckland Council is asking for feedback on how Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland should grow over the next 30 years, with public consultation now open until 31 July 2023. [updated from the original feedback date of 4 July. Consultation has now been extended] The Future...
City Vision’s submission guide to Auckland Council’s Annual Budget
Don't tell me what you value. Show me your budget—and I'll tell you what you value. President Biden Tāmaki Makaurau is recovering from the impact of covid and devastating flooding while facing a climate and cost of living crisis. We urgently need to invest in the...
Return of the Razor Gang
Last week Auckland Council’s governing body approved a new governance structure recommended by Mayor Wayne Brown. Two mega committees have been created with a mix of councillors appointed to a number subcommittees. Former Auckland City Councillor and retired...