We have a budget
The Budget Committee after hours of debate has passed the Annual Plan 2014/2015 on a vote of 17-4. The Governing Body ratified this around 5 minutes ago.
Full commentary tomorrow
Roy Morgan Polls
Something to ponder over while the Budget Committee grinds down over Stadia
Budget Committee
Live Tweeting
I am at Town Hall where the Budget Committee will be deliberating and passing the Annual Plan 2014/2015 for Governing Body approval.
Live tweeting at @BenRoss_AKL will be happening as we move through the proceedings.
Full report will be up on the blog tomorrow morning.
Third Tranche of Special Housing Areas Released
And oh look, even my own house gets placed under an SHA… Mayor Len Brown and Minister Dr Nick Smith today publicly announced the third tranche of Special House … Continue reading Third Tranche of Special Housing Areas Released
Mayor Publishes Budget
In the Annual Plan 2014/2015 The mayor has “published” “his” budget for the 2014/2015 year otherwise known as the Annual Plan. From Voxy: Auckland Mayor publishes 2014-15 Council budget … Continue reading Mayor Publishes Budget
Groan; Build the Airport Line, and the Botany Sky Train Line
Introducing “competition” to Taxis at the Airport I have seen the Herald stories about the rather expensive taxi fare from Albany to Auckland International Airport costing an eye watering … Continue reading Groan; Build the Airport Line, and the Botany Sky Train Line
Auckland Transport Lowering Patronage Targets Again
This way OR that way The electric train launch for the Onehunga Line can be rated a success despite some issues picked by Radio New Zealand recently. Looking at … Continue reading Auckland Transport Lowering Patronage Targets Again
Your Usual Rates Rises
Average 2.6% increase in your rates On Thursday the Auckland Council Budget Committee will be working through the motions of passing the Annual Plan 2014/2015 budget document. My Budget Committee … Continue reading Your Usual Rates Rises
Budget Committee Agenda Out
Council getting ready to approve next step in 2014/2015 Annual Plan Today the Auckland Council (finally) released the Budget Committee agenda for this month. This particular session of the … Continue reading Budget Committee Agenda Out
Southern Auckland and Manukau – An Omnibus #3
A Recap Series The Takanini Interchange Time to do some recaps of a few posts I have done on Southern Auckland and both its urban development plus transport potential. … Continue reading Southern Auckland and Manukau – An Omnibus #3
Talking Southern Auckland 