Revitalisation of Auckland’s City Centre - The revitalisation of Auckland's City Centre will be hindered if Queen Street is once again flooded with private vehicles. As reported by Greater Auckland, at the end of last year,… … Continue reading "Revitalisation of Auckland’s City Centre"
Guess what. Communities want safe streets and cycling improvements - The local government election 2025 delivered majorities for City Vision on the Albert-Eden and Waitematā Local Boards. This was sweet vindication after the nasty culture war election 3 years ago… … Continue reading "Guess what. Communities want safe streets and cycling improvements"How to vote for a liveable, thriving and inclusive Auckland - It is super easy to vote in the local government election on now. If you are enrolled you will have received an orange envelope with your voting papers inside. All… … Continue reading "How to vote for a liveable, thriving and inclusive Auckland"
Mike Lee had his comeback – now it’s time for positive progressive leadership - Auckland’s central suburbs, city centre and Gulf Islands deserve and need an elected representative who really understands how Tāmaki Makarau functions, has 21st solutions to offer to the challenging issues… … Continue reading "Mike Lee had his comeback – now it’s time for positive progressive leadership"
Save our Safe Streets - Auckland Transport is in a lonely race to raise speeds on over 1400 residential streets mainly around school communities under the government’s Speed Rule. This is a deliberate decision while other… … Continue reading "Save our Safe Streets"
Te Rimutahi a community-led development success story - Te Rimutahi Ponsonby’s new civic space opened last month. It is a wonderful thing to witness the successful completion of a project that has been over 25 years in… … Continue reading "Te Rimutahi a community-led development success story"
As cities across the world adopt safer speeds, Auckland is alone in abandoning them - Media release 28 May 2025 As cities across the world adopt safer speeds, Auckland is alone in abandoning them An international road safety expert based in Auckland condemns the city’s… … Continue reading "As cities across the world adopt safer speeds, Auckland is alone in abandoning them"
The Great North Road upgrade project is underway after a 10 year saga - First published in The Spinoff (NOTE: this is the Spinoff's heading and the image used by the Spinoff is of the community-led vision commissioned by the Grey Lynn Residents Association… … Continue reading "The Great North Road upgrade project is underway after a 10 year saga"
Submission in opposition to the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill 2024 - UPDATED AND SENT 4 JANUARY 2025 Submissions can be made on the Bill until 11.59pm on 7 January 2025. My submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill 2024… … Continue reading "Submission in opposition to the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill 2024"
Ngā mihi nui Thank you - A huge thank you to everyone who stood up in all the various ways to support the More for You, Better for Auckland campaign. Unfortunately we were not successful. Our positive and… … Continue reading "Ngā mihi nui Thank you"