Planner, Advocate, Strategist So, how was my 2025 year on LinkedIn? Apparently even busier than 2024 especially in the back quarter of 2025 as the final pieces of the Planning … Continue reading 2025 – the Year That Was!
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Large Arterial Roads Are NOT Great for Residential Building, Wayne Brown!
Comment from Mayor as Auckland continues to intensify earns a caution! Local elections have concluded, and Wayne Brown will continue as Mayor for another term, with Cr. Richard Hills returning … Continue reading Large Arterial Roads Are NOT Great for Residential Building, Wayne Brown!
From 28,000 to 68,000 population (in 51 minutes). The Planning and Preparation of the City!
How much goes on to get to the point of residents and businesses moving in, and for visitors to part with their coin? It takes around 12 hours in real … Continue reading From 28,000 to 68,000 population (in 51 minutes). The Planning and Preparation of the City!
Enter Japan: Inter-City Trains Between Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga? Yes Please.
In a bold proposal, the idea of implementing Japan Rail-style intercity services in New Zealand’s Golden Triangle gains significant traction with wide-ranging support, marking a striking shift from its initial lukewarm reception. The plan entails hourly passenger train services, reaching speeds of 160km/h, with a focus on existing narrow-gauge rail infrastructure. Moreover, a comprehensive cost breakdown reveals that the implementation cost is comparable to that of a single major highway project, prompting a provocative question: why not harness the expertise of Japan, renowned for its transit systems, to pioneer this transformative venture?
Auckland Mayoral Campaign: Campaign Completely Stalls. Lack of articulating clear vision prominent. Looking at Technocratic Governance next three years
When vision lacks so does the reason for people to vote Q+A over on TV One will have by the release of this post (or shortly after it) given the … Continue reading Auckland Mayoral Campaign: Campaign Completely Stalls. Lack of articulating clear vision prominent. Looking at Technocratic Governance next three years
Leading by Example: Candidate Collins Wants Council to Laser Focus on the Cost of Living
Efficiency, Value for Money, Social Procurement! When it comes to the Coin especially Public Coin there is a certain amount of Ownership, responsibility and most of all leading from the … Continue reading Leading by Example: Candidate Collins Wants Council to Laser Focus on the Cost of Living
Mayoral Candidate Efeso Collins Wants Auckland to Rebuild its Regional Capacity (Don’t Forget IP Production) Post Covid
Building Back Better? As Auckland slowly reintegrates with world especially this Summer, what regional capacity was lost during the Pandemic will need to be rebuilt over time. From Efeso Collins: … Continue reading Mayoral Candidate Efeso Collins Wants Auckland to Rebuild its Regional Capacity (Don’t Forget IP Production) Post Covid
Auckland Transport Improving Transit Accessibility for Mobility Passenger Supporters
Plus One Bus Companion making bus travel more accessible From Auckland Transport: From today onwards people holding a Total Mobility Card will be able to bring a support person with … Continue reading Auckland Transport Improving Transit Accessibility for Mobility Passenger Supporters
Auckland Mayoral Campaign 2022: Efeso Collins releases comprehensive plan for a sustainable city that preserves its natural environment
Efeso Collins releases comprehensive plan for a sustainable city that preserves its natural environment Today Auckland mayoral candidate Fa’anana Efeso Collins is releasing his comprehensive plans to tackle climate change … Continue reading Auckland Mayoral Campaign 2022: Efeso Collins releases comprehensive plan for a sustainable city that preserves its natural environment
Covid-19 Update in Regards to Manukau Rail and Bus Stations
Deep Cleans underway, Level 3 continues to apply From Auckland Transport: COVID-19 update: Cleaning at Manukau Train and Bus Stations following positive case Auckland Transport (AT) is undergoing additional cleaning … Continue reading Covid-19 Update in Regards to Manukau Rail and Bus Stations
Talking Southern Auckland 