Lessons for Auckland as we are in the EXACT same boat “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” — Dr. … Continue reading Weekend Reading: Why the Vancouver Transit Referendum Was Savaged
Tag: politics
Ngati Whatua and Waikato-Tainui to Take Action in Court Over Government Housing Plan
Government continues to play obstinate Ever since Housing Minister back in late May announce his now rather ill-thought out housing policy for Crown Land (well debatable there in some cases … Continue reading Ngati Whatua and Waikato-Tainui to Take Action in Court Over Government Housing Plan
The Missing (Auckland Transit) Link #CRLFacts
Consortia in place for enabling works I was forwarded this piece from (NZ) Contractor Magazine yesterday afternoon for a read. Below is an introductory extract: Auckland’s missing link JUNE 12TH, … Continue reading The Missing (Auckland Transit) Link #CRLFacts
So that Crown Land Actually Belongs to the Council Minister – Ooooops #AKLPols
Manukau Site belongs to the Council not the Crown Well I already blogged on Monday that the Manukau site announced by the Minister for Housing Dr Nick Smith would run … Continue reading So that Crown Land Actually Belongs to the Council Minister – Ooooops #AKLPols
Rebirth of the American Mall, And Auckland
The American Mall Comeback – Reintegrating them back into the Urban Fabric Yesterday while I was in the Unitary Plan Mediation on the Metropolitan Centre Zone the Council Planners earned … Continue reading Rebirth of the American Mall, And Auckland
Port Future Study Consensus Working Group Chair Announced #AKLPols
Chair announced, groups to be formed From the Office of the Mayor Len Brown Port working group chair announced Auckland Council today announced the appointment of Rick Boven as chair … Continue reading Port Future Study Consensus Working Group Chair Announced #AKLPols
Ben’s Thoughts: What if Auckland Could Build the City Rail Link Itself? #Auckland2016
Time to forget Government and do the Auckland Transit Link (CRL) Ourselves? With the Government continuing to dither of its contribution to the Auckland Transit Link (the City Rail … Continue reading Ben’s Thoughts: What if Auckland Could Build the City Rail Link Itself? #Auckland2016
The Nation Twitter Panel Covering Port of Auckland UPDATED with Transcript
A Summary This morning I joined Matthew Beveridge as part of the TV3’s The Nation Twitter Panel. The subjects covered were: Port of Auckland with Mayor Len Brown The German-Wings … Continue reading The Nation Twitter Panel Covering Port of Auckland UPDATED with Transcript
Papers for High Court Review into Port of Auckland Wharf Extensions to be Filed
Port also to embark on PR Campaign for Extensions It has finally happened but took a while to get there. This morning it has been heard that pressure group Urban … Continue reading Papers for High Court Review into Port of Auckland Wharf Extensions to be Filed
MUST READ: Port of Auckland and The Unitary Plan
Some Facts From Auckland Council The Port of Auckland issue just became more charged over the course of today. I am aware there has been a request to revisit the decision … Continue reading MUST READ: Port of Auckland and The Unitary Plan
Talking Southern Auckland 