Auckland Council elections a mixed bag for City Vision

Auckland Council elections a mixed bag for City Vision

City Vision is delighted with the election of Julie Fairey as the new Councillor for Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa and pleased the official results have confirmed other progressive gains across the region. However, it is a disappointing outcome for City Vision endorsed...
Mike Lee’s gerrymandering claim rejected

Mike Lee’s gerrymandering claim rejected

The serious allegations of electoral irregularities and gerrymandering made by Mike Lee (in Gulf News and Ponsonby News) to explain his defeat cannot go unanswered. His arguments set out to undermine a number of important democratic principles. Under the Local...
Richard Northey: Waitematā Local Board

Richard Northey: Waitematā Local Board

I have experience and achievements on the Waitemata Board and Auckland Council in strategic thinking, problem solving and community development. For every proposal I ask: is it principled? Would it be cost effective? Is it in tune with residents’ views and...