Hearing to save 6 Pohutukawa Trees

Hearing to save 6 Pohutukawa Trees

Over a 2 day hearing commissioners have been considering the evidence regarding  Auckland Transport’s Notice Requirement to remove 6 mature pohutukawa trees to provide for an additional left turn lane over 820  Great North Road. The  Waitematā Local Board, as...
Opening of Grafton Gully cycleway

Opening of Grafton Gully cycleway

It was an uncomplicated pleasure to attend the opening of the Grafton Cycleway on the morning of 6 September. I have been watching the construction of the cycleway along the edge of the Grafton Gully with great anticipation. The word ‘transformational’ is somewhat...
5 reasons to vote City Vision: #4 – Congestion Free Network

5 reasons to vote City Vision: #4 – Congestion Free Network

We all know that Auckland’s transport system is one of the pivotal issues for our city. Congestion reduces economic productivity, it’s bad for our health, and it makes life in our communities far less pleasant than it should be. Our current problems are...