Should shops open on Easter Sunday? From Auckland Council: We want your feedback on Easter Sunday trading in Auckland Auckland Council wants to know what people that live and … Continue reading Get Your Feedback in on Easter Sunday Trading
Takapuna Apartment Development Example of Unitary Plan Working
THAB Zone working as intended Yesterday the Herald ran a story of a medium-sized apartment complex hitting public notification before its resource consent is granted. The complex is in … Continue reading Takapuna Apartment Development Example of Unitary Plan Working
The Laws of Affordable Housing!
The affordable housing Holy Grail How does one obtain affordable housing when Government’s own reports state that housing is out of reach for most of its population? Do we … Continue reading The Laws of Affordable Housing!
Auckland: Cities Within A City.
Need to look at Auckland from a heterogeneous angle A Newsroom article on Auckland being a city of cultural segregation had me thinking: Are we really segregated as article … Continue reading Auckland: Cities Within A City.
Transport Agencies’ Preferred Transport Options for Southern Auckland
A mixed bag While most of it is a load of tripe from Auckland Transport and NZTA in lining their transport options up for future sprawl in Southern Auckland … Continue reading Transport Agencies’ Preferred Transport Options for Southern Auckland
Sprawl While Inevitable Sprawl Does Cost a City
Smart growth And no when I say smart growth I do not mean a water tight Metropolitan Urban Limit that forbids development outside it and does not move without … Continue reading Sprawl While Inevitable Sprawl Does Cost a City
Bright Future Ahead for Public Housing Pro’s. Housing NZ Awards New Scholarships
New Scholarships Awarded From Housing New Zealand: Housing New Zealand awards new scholarships to future public housing professionals Housing New Zealand last night awarded the first of its annual … Continue reading Bright Future Ahead for Public Housing Pro’s. Housing NZ Awards New Scholarships
Waterview Tunnel Not Looking Very Well
Government Misses the Boat Another article and another dim view on the Waterview Tunnel – the final piece in the Western Ring Route connection designed to bypass the City … Continue reading Waterview Tunnel Not Looking Very Well
Manukau Bus Station Construction Updates
Ticking along Auckland Transport has provided an update to the construction of the Manukau Bus Station – due to open in May 2018. From Auckland Transport: Manukau bus … Continue reading Manukau Bus Station Construction Updates
The Southern Airport Line. Our Next Project After the City Rail Link
Southern Airport Line just makes sense Before the Planning Committee started yesterday I was having a discussion with Orakei Ward Councillor Desley Simpson over what project should be next given … Continue reading The Southern Airport Line. Our Next Project After the City Rail Link
Talking Southern Auckland 