Vision with Pragmatism Not Ideological Bollocks What I look for in an Auckland Mayor and by extension a Southern Auckland Ward Councillor As a citizen and ratepayer I … Continue reading My “Speech” In What I am Looking for In a Mayor Post 2016
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A Critique of the Speech By Councillor Cameron Brewer
The Good and The Well Some Stretching of the Facts by Brewer Even though the Auckland Council elections are in September next year already we are seeing players making … Continue reading A Critique of the Speech By Councillor Cameron Brewer
Wellington Incapable with Auckland? Possible More Government Coming to The City
Radio New Zealand Insight Talks More Government Yesterday on the Radio New Zealand Insight program, Auckland correspondent Todd Niall looked at report that shows the policy development deficiency in … Continue reading Wellington Incapable with Auckland? Possible More Government Coming to The City
Thoughts on Transport Aspects of the Long Term Plan
Tolling does not bother me but only if used under one condition As the Long Term Plan feedback draws to a close on March 16 the vexed issue around … Continue reading Thoughts on Transport Aspects of the Long Term Plan
Linda Cooper Lesson 101: Count to 10 then post comment on Social Media (if it is still wise to do so) – UPDATE
Lesson 101 Never say anything on Facebook nor Twitter that might come back and get a Code of Conduct complaint against you. Exhibit One: Exhibit Two (although this … Continue reading Linda Cooper Lesson 101: Count to 10 then post comment on Social Media (if it is still wise to do so) – UPDATE
The Weekend Analysis: Where is Our Mayor – UPDATE with Gotham City Style Politics?
Where has Mayor Len Brown been? With the Pohutukawa decision resolved yesterday but the Port of Auckland reclamation issue still boiling away our Mayor has been rather silent on … Continue reading The Weekend Analysis: Where is Our Mayor – UPDATE with Gotham City Style Politics?
Evidence to Unitary Plan Panel Mediation for Port of Auckland
Rules proposed are stringent as is without negating both the environment and economic effects The provisional evidence (dealing with the Port) Auckland Council is sending for mediation as part … Continue reading Evidence to Unitary Plan Panel Mediation for Port of Auckland
Really Bob?
Sir Bob Harvey tells lower North Island of amalgamation “benefits” I saw this one pop up thanks to Councillor Cathy Casey. From The Wairarapa Times: Two super-city meetings next … Continue reading Really Bob?
I Wonder If Councillor Darby Is Aware Of The Risks?
Let the Unitary Plan Panel do its job Councillor North Shore Councillor Chris Darby seems to be channelling Joel Cayford in hamstringing Port of Auckland to which would have effects … Continue reading I Wonder If Councillor Darby Is Aware Of The Risks?
Is The Super City Working For Auckland
Ultimately yes but we need improvements at a key level John Campbell from Campbell Live asked on Twitter last night “Does the Super City work for Auckland?” The question … Continue reading Is The Super City Working For Auckland
Talking Southern Auckland 