Unsurprising results Thanks to Jeremy for putting together some graphics on how the mayoral voting split fell into place in the recent elections. As somewhat expected the South and … Continue reading South and West Elect The Mayor (Again). Also Voting Dynamics (Especially Southern Auckland)
By-election sparked after resignation (to cost ~70k) I thought Right-Wingers always go on about how they are meant to be fiscally conservative for Ratepayers and/or Taxpayers? Well Howick is … Continue reading UPDATE: Fireworks at Howick Local Board. By-election Confirmed
Continuation into the City Building Phase Last night was the inauguration of the third term of Auckland Council the first under Mayor Phil Goff. In his opening remarks Mayor … Continue reading Goff: Transport and Housing Priority in Making Auckland Better
The narrative This morning I gave a guest lecture to Post-Grad journalism students at AUT on election coverage of the recent Local Elections as well as relationships between the … Continue reading The AUT Guest Lecture on #VoteAKL and its reporting
Reporting and Relationships Today I have the privilege of giving a guest lecture at AUT on the recent Local Government elections. The content matter is on reporting of the elections … Continue reading Guest Lecture on #VoteAKL at AUT
Inertia The turnout for the Auckland Council elections was a pathetic 35% with Papakura even worse at 32%. The Council make-up has not changed with a 13-8 split in … Continue reading Why Did I Not Vote (not me – people I know) in #VoteAKL
Voters are Interesting For all the campaigning, for all the stories, for all the Tweets on Council’s reputation being at 15% us JAFA’s sure know how to protest – by … Continue reading 15% Council Reputation = Elect Exact Same Council Makeup
Onward and upwards Unfortunately I did not make it to being elected to Papakura Local Board. But my congratulations to those who did, to Goff as Mayor and others … Continue reading No Luck with Election, Work Continues on Projects like #TransformManukau
Turnout looking good From Auckland Council Steady heart beat as Aucklanders vote Electors from across the region can see how the vote tally is rising – north, south, west, … Continue reading #VoteAKL Update – September 27
Make sure you get your vote in From Auckland Council: Voting opens for Auckland local body elections Individual voting packs arrive between 16 and 21 September Voting opens on … Continue reading Voting for #VoteAKL Opens Friday 16 September
Talking Southern Auckland 