https://cityvision.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Bernadette-transport-why-sq.mp4 In this short video Bernadette explains why transport options are needed in Maungawhau. There’s more from Bernadette here where she explains her views in more detail. If...
Simon Cook: Auckland Domain is an Arboretum – a collection of trees – and every tree has its own story. Council’s Arboriculture Advisor Simon Cook outlines the future of trees at the Domain. Give feedback on the draft Domain masterplan at http://shapeauckland.co.nz/...
Councillor Cathy Casey joined the office workers in central Auckland who were encouraged to get away from their desks at lunchtime Friday, 13 November, and walk off any stress with animals from Auckland Council animal shelter. The council operates three animal...
Great work by City Vision’s Jon Turner - Puketāpapa Local Board! A great reminder that you too can nominate trees for protection (follow the link in Jon’s post!) Go be a tree hero 🌳🦸🏻♀️🦸🦸🏻♂️🌳 ... See MoreSee Less
Two attempts were made to remove the Auckland Suffrage Memorial from what is now known as Te Hā o Hine Place by the "Grand Poobahs of Auckland's art world" (as Brian Rudman called them). It took the campaigning by many to ensure the Memorial not only was given a new lease of life with the upgrade of Upper Khartoum Place but has now been designated as a Category 1 Historic Place. Former Councillor Cathy Casey led the political side of the campaign supported by many of her City Vision colleagues over the years. The story of the memorial, designed and built by artists Jan Morrison and Claudia Pond Eyley for the 1993 suffrage centennial, and the campaigns to save it are all told in "Women Triumphant" by Cathy and Megan Hutchings. The book was launched last night at the Ellen Meville Centre with both artists as guest speaker. The book can be purchased at the Women's bookshop on Ponsonby Road. ... See MoreSee Less