Some picks for 2018 If 2017 was the year change was going to sweep through (#SummerSeries 17/18 – The Year That Was 2017) then 2018 will be the year of … Continue reading #SummerSeries 17/18 – What Lies Ahead in 2018
Category: Financial Planning
Mayor Goff Introduces First 10-Year Budget Proposal (The 2018-2028 Long Term Plan). New Targeted Rates Likely
What will we invest it on? From the Office of the Mayor Phil Goff AKL Mayor’s 10 Year Budget boosts infrastructure spending to deliver world class Auckland Increasing infrastructure … Continue reading Mayor Goff Introduces First 10-Year Budget Proposal (The 2018-2028 Long Term Plan). New Targeted Rates Likely
Should Central Government Adopt Long Term Plans and Auckland Plans
Auckland Council teach something to Wellington Two requirements Auckland Council needs to do is to produce a Long Term Plan, and an Auckland Plan both which are reviewed and … Continue reading Should Central Government Adopt Long Term Plans and Auckland Plans
Talk is Cheap. Transport Authorities Need to Put Money Where Their Mouth Is With Transport
All about the budget As Winston Peters announces which way he will well swing today (Labour or National) I have a short but sharp message when it comes … Continue reading Talk is Cheap. Transport Authorities Need to Put Money Where Their Mouth Is With Transport
Council Continues to Streamline Procuement in Benefit of Auckland
Doing the business Given there seems to be a bit of chatter around ATEED’s expenses (again) and now one on staff travel (I am neutral on this providing a … Continue reading Council Continues to Streamline Procuement in Benefit of Auckland
Auckland Transport Finally Gets with the Program with AT HOP
From the Office of the Mayor Phil Goff AT makes changes to HOP card Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed changes, made at his request, to the Auckland Transport (AT) HOP … Continue reading Auckland Transport Finally Gets with the Program with AT HOP
Auckland Council Posts $340m OPEX Surplus
Council in good finance shape Note: OPEX means operating expenditure – your bread and butter stuff running a Council, CAPEX is Capital Expenditure – investment into things most often … Continue reading Auckland Council Posts $340m OPEX Surplus
HAVE YOUR SAY: Southern Auckland’s Future! Drury-Pukekohe Structure Planning Underway
Have your say on the future of Southern Auckland It has finally started after the Unitary Plan went live in November 2016. The attempt to plan and map out … Continue reading HAVE YOUR SAY: Southern Auckland’s Future! Drury-Pukekohe Structure Planning Underway
Interim Transport Levy Could Become Permanent. Joyce Vetoes Urban Cycle Fund
Oh? I am picking up across social medial that National Finance Minister Steven Joyce has vetoed the Urban Cycle Fund: Joyce is rumored to have vetoed continuing the Urban … Continue reading Interim Transport Levy Could Become Permanent. Joyce Vetoes Urban Cycle Fund
The Carbon Cost of Importing Vehicles Through Alternative Ports. A Report to Port of Auckland
Does it make sense It seems Winston Peters of NZ First has created quite the flap about wanting to force Auckland’s port to move to Whangarei despite the economic … Continue reading The Carbon Cost of Importing Vehicles Through Alternative Ports. A Report to Port of Auckland
Talking Southern Auckland 