The narrative This morning I gave a guest lecture to Post-Grad journalism students at AUT on election coverage of the recent Local Elections as well as relationships between the … Continue reading The AUT Guest Lecture on #VoteAKL and its reporting
Category: 2016 Local Elections
Guest Lecture on #VoteAKL at AUT
Reporting and Relationships Today I have the privilege of giving a guest lecture at AUT on the recent Local Government elections. The content matter is on reporting of the elections … Continue reading Guest Lecture on #VoteAKL at AUT
Why Did I Not Vote (not me – people I know) in #VoteAKL
Inertia The turnout for the Auckland Council elections was a pathetic 35% with Papakura even worse at 32%. The Council make-up has not changed with a 13-8 split in … Continue reading Why Did I Not Vote (not me – people I know) in #VoteAKL
15% Council Reputation = Elect Exact Same Council Makeup
Voters are Interesting For all the campaigning, for all the stories, for all the Tweets on Council’s reputation being at 15% us JAFA’s sure know how to protest – by … Continue reading 15% Council Reputation = Elect Exact Same Council Makeup
No Luck with Election, Work Continues on Projects like #TransformManukau
Onward and upwards Unfortunately I did not make it to being elected to Papakura Local Board. But my congratulations to those who did, to Goff as Mayor and others … Continue reading No Luck with Election, Work Continues on Projects like #TransformManukau
#VoteAKL Update – September 27
Turnout looking good From Auckland Council Steady heart beat as Aucklanders vote Electors from across the region can see how the vote tally is rising – north, south, west, … Continue reading #VoteAKL Update – September 27
Voting for #VoteAKL Opens Friday 16 September
Make sure you get your vote in From Auckland Council: Voting opens for Auckland local body elections Individual voting packs arrive between 16 and 21 September Voting opens on … Continue reading Voting for #VoteAKL Opens Friday 16 September
Exclusive: new Spinoff/SSI poll shows Phil Goff with huge lead in Auckland mayoral race
A survey commissioned for the Spinoff’s War for Auckland pop-up site puts the Labour MP well in front of his nearest rival, Vic Crone, just weeks out from voting. But many remain undecided. Phil Goff has established a commanding lead in the Auckland mayoral race with less than four weeks u
Source: Exclusive: new Spinoff/SSI poll shows Phil Goff with huge lead in Auckland mayoral race
Around 43% still undecided which is normal so early in the campaign. However, it still imperative that people get out and vote. This can not be stressed enough!
Transport, Papakura and #Auckland2016
Think Regional, Act Local In my Future of Papakura and the #UnitaryPlan I outlined the choice Papakura faces with 7,000 homes as well as supporting businesses forecast in the Recommended Unitary Plan. … Continue reading Transport, Papakura and #Auckland2016
Future of Papakura and the #UnitaryPlan
A town that supports all One thing to bear in mind these Local Government elections is which elected representatives or candidates especially at Local Board level will be best … Continue reading Future of Papakura and the #UnitaryPlan
Talking Southern Auckland 