Have Your Say as part of the Downtown Framework Time for some public input on Downtown public spaces. From Auckland Council: Aucklanders asked to help shape downtown public … Continue reading Help Shape Downtown Public Spaces
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Talking Auckland Analysis into the Alternative Transport Funding Package #2
Looking at Where Next with our transport I am going to try something a bit different in the Transport Funding (that I call the Alternative Transport Funding Package) … Continue reading Talking Auckland Analysis into the Alternative Transport Funding Package #2
A Case of Green Corruption?
Something a little bit different as Auckland grinds its way through Rates and Transport.
No matter which Party an MP is on I do not take highly to snouts in troughs. So I hope the Greens clean this up in earnest as they do not need this distraction while the spot light is firmly on them over Auckland’s transport situation!!!
A couple of days ago, I looked into the travel and accommodation expenditure of Green MP Steffan Browning.
I revealed what was already public information for the few who can be bothered looking into it in detail; that Mr Browning has spent $166,369 of taxpayers money on travel and accommodation since October 2012. I have asked Steffan Browning for comment, I have asked Russell Norman for comment, and I have asked Feed the Kids Bill sponsor Metiria Turei for comment. None have deigned to reply. are they simply aloof, or are the hiding something?
The reason I revealed this information is not because of the amount of money he has spent. While it is, in my opinion, a clear example of an MP with his snout in the trough of public funds, the issue I have is the lack of any sort notable of achievement that has resulted from Mr…
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Introduction to Talking Auckland Analysis into the Alternative Transport Funding Package
First of a pod-cast series I am going to try something a bit different in the Transport Funding (that I call the Alternative Transport Funding Package) debate. Rather than … Continue reading Introduction to Talking Auckland Analysis into the Alternative Transport Funding Package
Questions for the Mayor and the Independent Advisory Board
Questions sent, my analysis will come tomorrow Earlier today Mayor Len Brown, and the Independent Advisory Board released what I have called as the Alternative Transport Funding Package. You … Continue reading Questions for the Mayor and the Independent Advisory Board
The Auckland Transport Alternative Funding Package
Option 1 or Option 2 Either way it is taxes folks The Independent Advisory Board has today release two options to assist funding Auckland’s ambitious transport investment scheme. So … Continue reading The Auckland Transport Alternative Funding Package
Alternative Transport Funding Package to be Unveiled Today
What will Auckland have as choices More to the point do we have any choices? The short answer to that is NO! We could be facing a choice of … Continue reading Alternative Transport Funding Package to be Unveiled Today
Auckland Slowly Becoming a Design-led City
Urban Design Panel Boosts Auckland’s Reputation From Auckland Council Auckland urban design panel boosts reputation of Auckland as a design-led city The success of Auckland Council’s urban design … Continue reading Auckland Slowly Becoming a Design-led City
New Lifejacket Rules Received Well
So far so good
From Auckland Council (seeming this particular issue did cause debate while we still have deaths on the water from those in boats under six metres owing to people not wearing lifejackets)
Aucklanders respond well to lifejacket rules
Auckland’s Harbourmaster is hailing the first weekend of the council’s new rules on wearing lifejackets as a success.
Harbourmaster Andrew Hayton says staff from his office visited several boat ramps to inform people about Auckland Council’s new navigation safety bylaw which came into effect for Labour weekend.
“What was pleasing was that most people were aware of the rules and more importantly, were wearing lifejackets.
“The job has just begun so our staff will be out on the water throughout the summer to ensure people are well informed and know the rules and their responsibilities.”
The new bylaw requires everyone on a vessel of six metres or less to wear a lifejacket and that they can only be removed if the skipper determines that it is safe to do so.
The council is also simplifying signs at boat ramps, to help with greater understanding and compliance.
For more information on Auckland Council’s Navigation Safety Bylaw go to aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/harbourmaster
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Stay safe out on the water. Still too many preventable deaths often from not wearing lifejackets or not being equipped properly. 6 hours in a lifejacket being hot and uncomfortable sure beats being dead a very long time….
Lopdell Precinct and New Gallery Unveiled
Waitakere Local Board proceeding with project From the Waitakere Local Board via Auckland Council: $19m Lopdell Precinct and new gallery unveiled A civic opening ceremony and free family … Continue reading Lopdell Precinct and New Gallery Unveiled
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