Albert-Eden Ōwairaka Subdivision and Portage Licensing Trust Ward 1 selections this weekend
There's another round of important selections this weekend. Please come along and help us select candidates for the Ōwairaka subdivision of Albert-Eden Local Board, and for Ward 1 of Portage Licensing Trust. All City Vision supporters are invited to the Zoom meetings...
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
City Vision Media Release 2 October 2013 Berms – City Vision offers solution, not rhetoric “It is time for a practical solution to the berm mowing issue, not rhetoric designed to purely harvest votes”, says Cathy Casey, Albert-Eden-Roskill Councillor. “Berm mowing...
Spring is here and the grass is growing – who is mowing the berms?
Residents in the former council areas of North Shore, Manukau, and Waitakere are very used to taking care of the berm (grass verge) outside their homes. In the old Auckland City Council areas mowing was undertaken by contractors. From 1 July the whole Auckland...
Big Heritage wins for Roskill
Roskill’s heritage is rich and interesting. However, for a long time it has been neglected. We have lost many significant buildings over the years, we have fewer heritage protected buildings than any other part of Auckland, there is paucity of heritage signage in...