Something so simple yet so hard? Okay it is Tuesday somewhere in the world but this tweet sums it up nicely #TransformationTuesdays Limiting vehicular access allows cities to … Continue reading Humanising Streets
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It is the Congestion Free Network – From Another Mother – Well, a Different Era
Always talked about And until recently was never built. Fellow Southern Aucklander Alex found this gem from the Manukau Courier dated some time in 1996, it shows what … Continue reading It is the Congestion Free Network – From Another Mother – Well, a Different Era
Governance Framework Suggests Splitting Manukau Into Two, No Changes to Manurewa-Papakura Ward
Changes suggested – Do not like them at all Tomorrow the Governing Body of Auckland Council will debate whether the Wards that make up the Governing Body (the main … Continue reading Governance Framework Suggests Splitting Manukau Into Two, No Changes to Manurewa-Papakura Ward
Papakura Local Board – Transport Update – July 2018: Bus Lanes, Park and Ride and Mini Bus Interchange On Its Way
Bus lanes and park and ride on the way The Papakura Local Board meets for its monthly meeting tomorrow and here is the latest on transport in the area: … Continue reading Papakura Local Board – Transport Update – July 2018: Bus Lanes, Park and Ride and Mini Bus Interchange On Its Way
Attending NZGS/IAG Geography Conference at the University of Auckland – and all things Urban Geography
Back to my old haunt on all things Geography Today I will be back at my old University and School – the University of Auckland – School of Environment … Continue reading Attending NZGS/IAG Geography Conference at the University of Auckland – and all things Urban Geography
Auckland Transport Setting Out to Improve Our Streets – With Speed Management – FINALLY!!!
Speed Management Plan – get ready for submissions I had sent in a Local Government Official Information Act request to Auckland Transport recently asking about whole scale speed limit … Continue reading Auckland Transport Setting Out to Improve Our Streets – With Speed Management – FINALLY!!!
Housing and Urban Development Minister Twyford’s Urban Development Super Ministry Draws Closer
Now for some legislation I have believed that we need a Planning Ministry that oversees both Planning and urban development in New Zealand. The Australian State Governments have their … Continue reading Housing and Urban Development Minister Twyford’s Urban Development Super Ministry Draws Closer
Council Finances Continue to Track Well – On Track for Full Year Surplus
Staff under spend a worry though From Auckland Council: Quarterly Performance shows council finances remain on track Published: 6 June 2018 Auckland Council is performing well against agreed budgets, according … Continue reading Council Finances Continue to Track Well – On Track for Full Year Surplus
Auckland Council Governing Body Digests – May 2018: Online Voting to be Trialled
Council to try online voting It does not excuse stubborn low voter turnout but it might make it more accessible even to Southern Auckland given our libraries are very … Continue reading Auckland Council Governing Body Digests – May 2018: Online Voting to be Trialled
Auckland Rail Recovery Procedures – How The Network is Recovered in the Event of an Incident
How do we recover the network after a failure or incident After the derailment of a passenger train inside the Britomart Tunnel and Station a few weeks ago I … Continue reading Auckland Rail Recovery Procedures – How The Network is Recovered in the Event of an Incident
Talking Southern Auckland 