Sharing the media narrative and bias on South Auckland Brandon who is a media student at AUT resides in South Auckland (as I do as well) decided to pen … Continue reading South Auckland and the Media: A South Auckland Perspective
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Papakura (and the rest of Auckland) Moving to full Bin System for Rubbish
No more smelly bags I have been waiting for this news for a while. The day I can put my rubbish out the night before without every single dog … Continue reading Papakura (and the rest of Auckland) Moving to full Bin System for Rubbish
Government Announces Housing. Wait WHAT Housing?
Government Tinkers While Auckland Burns Yesterday the Government decided to announce that it was going to build some homes to try to tackle the housing crisis. Here is the … Continue reading Government Announces Housing. Wait WHAT Housing?
Get Your Feedback in on Easter Sunday Trading
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
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.
Parking and Other Transport Modes: Perceptions between Patron and Owner Differ
Planning properly with hospitality precincts Couple arrive at restaurant Who is driving? I am Orange Juice for you Patronage time: one hour Couple arrive at party Who is driving? … Continue reading Parking and Other Transport Modes: Perceptions between Patron and Owner Differ
#TransformManukau Omnibus 2017. Framework Plan Included
Omnibus updated With the Transform Manukau Framework Plan now out I have updated the Omnibus to reflect the changes. Also included is a supplementary post on the pressures the … Continue reading #TransformManukau Omnibus 2017. Framework Plan Included
Annual Plan 16/17 Feedback In: 66% of Submitters Want Accommodation Levy (Bed Tax)
Record breaking amount of submitters A record number of submissions were received for the 2017/2018 Annual Plan (~8,500) with the demographic and Local Board area split pretty much even. … Continue reading Annual Plan 16/17 Feedback In: 66% of Submitters Want Accommodation Levy (Bed Tax)
New Lynn Reopens for Business
Great North Road back open From Auckland Council New Lynn set to re-open for business New Lynn’s business community met with Auckland Council last night to hear about progress … Continue reading New Lynn Reopens for Business
