The “independent” opposition firing blanks

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...
Decision time for Auckland

Decision time for Auckland

I have been very proud to serve the Waitemata & Gulf Ward over the first three years of the Super City. The ward based around the parliamentary seat of Auckland Central but including Parnell and Newmarket comprises Auckland’s most historic suburbs Ponsonby, Grey...
Auckland deserves better transport

Auckland deserves better transport

The latest public transport patronage figures show a complicated picture which has provided various interpretations.  The 12 months September 2012 to August 2013 figures are 3.3% lower than September 2011 to August 2012. However, the second period includes the RWC...
Standout scores

Standout scores

Youth organization, Generation Zero have released score cards today of candidates standing in critical Auckland Council wards. The scores are based on interviews with Councillor candidates on four key issues in Auckland: transport, urban planning, cycling and climate...
Ignore the Herald – PT patronage is up

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...