What is a child-friendly city and why do they matter?
Waitematā Local Board deputy chair, Alex Bonham wrote this excellent article about making central Auckland more child-friendly. In it she reviews a new book by Tim Gill, a Design Council Ambassador in the UK, and advisor to local and central government on urban...
Alex Bonham: Deputy Chair, Waitematā Local Board
Alex is the Deputy Chair for the second half of the 2019 – 2022 term. Local governments hold a crucial role in building community strength, resilience and adaptation as we prepare for the challenges ahead. As a Waitematā local board member I will fight for...From our Facebook page
City Vison introduces its 2022 candidates for the Albert-Eden Local Board (Ōwairaka subdivision). Experienced Board members Julia Maskill, Christina Robertson and Margi Watson are joined by Liv Roe. Together they form a great team to represent Albert-Eden.![]()
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Christina Robertson![]()
I’m a long-time Albert-Eden local with a background in research, teaching and transport advocacy. In my first term on the board, I’ve worked for greener, safer transport, climate action and thriving communities and town centres. I’m looking forward to running for another term so I can keep advocating for a fairer, more sustainable Auckland and supporting our communities as we shape our city’s future together.![]()
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Liv Roe![]()
Kia ora. Liv here, a local and first-time candidate for the Albert-Eden Local Board. I’m a young professional, Millennial city girl working as an advocate in the not-for-profit sector with a focus on human rights, gender and LGBTQI+ equity, ethnic/migrant communities, Te Ao Māori and honouring Te Tiriti. I’m also studying towards a Graduate Diploma of Arts in Political Science. I'm excited to run for this year’s elections and to hear our grassroots community voices.![]()
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Julia Maskill![]()
Kia ora. I’m keen for a second term of listening to residents and helping Albert-Eden become more beautiful, caring and well-functioning. I’ve brought up my three daughters in Ōwairaka over 35 years, and I’ve worked as a commercial lawyer, educator and climate action researcher. I love community and I’ve worked on communications and social change programmes. I’ve volunteered in sports and youth groups, and on performing arts, disability, school and community law centre governance boards.![]()
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Margi Watson![]()
I'm a Waterview resident with a nursing background and I'm passionate about community and the environment. I love our area and look forward to designing and building our future together. I've had extensive governance experience at a local and regional level, from school boards to Council to government appointments at Auckland Light Rail and Northern Health Schools. I'm currently the Chairperson of the Albert-Eden Local Board.
Good to get out doorknocking with City Vision Council candidate Red in Roskill South on Saturday morning. Lots of people eagerly awaiting the reopening of Freeland Reserve!