Report – Jon Turner, Puketāpapa Local Board Member for January 2022
I am writing this introduction in January 2022, on a sweltering day after enjoying a swim and time in the park. It is great to be out and about with people again, enjoying everything our city has to offer. There is a sense of relief among all Aucklanders, having gone...
Level crossing safety
Graeme Easte of the Albert-Eden Local Board has been campaigning for almost ten years to have safety issues resolved at the 48 railway level crossings in the Auckland Region, particularly the 23 on the core commuter rail network. Each crossing represents a conflict...
Ignore the Herald – PT patronage is up
The NZ Herald reports today that PT patronage “continues to languish with trip numbers over the past 12 months ended 3.3 per cent lower than for the previous year” Over on Transport Blog the same results from the Auckland Transport August Board report were analysed...
Living Wage Forum: Auckland University
University of Auckland Student Quad Monday 30th September Living Wage Forum - Auckland University. Students and young people need an Auckland Council that cares about decent job creation and warm and affordable houses, and that will take the lead on making Auckland a...
Grey Power meet the candidates meeting
Grey Power spring meeting - Meet the Candidates Councillors Candidates for the central area of Auckland will be addressing Grey Power members and the public for 3 mins each, and answering questions on the big issues.. After the break around 2pm, there will be a...
Putting the record straight – 40km speed limit on Ponsonby Road
It is election time so candidates are naturally looking to trumpet their achievements to the voters. However some like to take excessive credit for the hard work of others. At the 2010 election, City Vision responded to the extensive list of achievements the C&R...
Unions Auckland – how to vote
Unions Auckland has produced a list of candidates who will (i) Protect our assets (ii) Fight for a deal for port workers and (iii) Support Living Wage Aotearoa New Zealand in a How to Vote guide available here Mike Lee, City Vision and Roskill Community Voice...