Yeah I know 10 years and counting It seems IKEA are slowly placing down their digital foundations for New Zealand some ten years after their abortive attempt to … Continue reading IKEA Finally on the Way?
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Manukau Bus Station Construction Starts Next Week
Much delayed bus station due to start construction Amongst the news of the new Deputy Mayor and the Chairs of the Committees being appointed did this piece come across … Continue reading Manukau Bus Station Construction Starts Next Week
Goff Commits Second Fatal Error in Committee Selection. Risk of Infighting?
Infighting? Mayor-elect Phil Goff has officially named his Deputy Mayor as well as the new committee structure for the big Committees. And it is (they are): Mayor: Goff Deputy … Continue reading Goff Commits Second Fatal Error in Committee Selection. Risk of Infighting?
Franklin’s Bill Cashmore as Deputy Mayor of Auckland Council
Council flips to a conservative one And seems Goff has pretty much confirmed his choice as Deputy Mayor if the Herald is anything to go by: Phil Goff chooses … Continue reading Franklin’s Bill Cashmore as Deputy Mayor of Auckland Council
#UnitaryPlan Appeals Open for Designations. Updates On Unitary Plan Appeals
For Your Information From Auckland Council: Appeals period for designations begins The separate appeals period for designations included in the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan begins from today. A designation … Continue reading #UnitaryPlan Appeals Open for Designations. Updates On Unitary Plan Appeals
Auckland Transport Accord Demonstrates Need for Third Main NOW
Increased trains on Southern Line raises congestion fears If you live near the Southern (rail) Line like I do you might have noticed an increased amount of both passenger … Continue reading Auckland Transport Accord Demonstrates Need for Third Main NOW
Councillor-elect Newman Blocks Rather Than Engages with Constituents
Is that a way to treat voters? Acid tests is something it seems Councillor-elect Daniel Newman has issues in dealing with. An issue was brought up in the community pages … Continue reading Councillor-elect Newman Blocks Rather Than Engages with Constituents
Papakura and Takanini Park and Ride Omnishambles. New Councillor – Newman Fails Acid Test
Yay for more using trains, ouch for the parking issues though If you live in Papakura and catch the train from Papakura Station you might be struggling to find … Continue reading Papakura and Takanini Park and Ride Omnishambles. New Councillor – Newman Fails Acid Test
The AUT Guest Lecture on #VoteAKL and its reporting
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
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
Talking Southern Auckland 