4,500 possible homes + 1,000 more in Takanini/Papakura Area + more else where I was flicking through the monthly ‘Our Auckland’ magazine yesterday when I came across the following titbit … Continue reading Wesley College SHA Even Larger
Tag: Urban planning
Special Housing Areas – Please Explain
14 Special Housing Areas Could Face Please Explain Letters Forgive me if I see some irony between this: And this from Radio NZ: Few in line for Housing Accord clampdown … Continue reading Special Housing Areas – Please Explain
Investment into The City Centre (and other Centres)
This is good news and yes I am aware of the Region as well An article was in the Herald this morning illustrating the $10 billion worth of investment coming … Continue reading Investment into The City Centre (and other Centres)
Subverting Our Democracy for Ideological Claptrap
Reeves Road Flyover political football Last night a media advisory came out from Auckland Transport stating a “change of tune” on the Reeves Road – Pakuranga Flyover. The advisory … Continue reading Subverting Our Democracy for Ideological Claptrap
I Talk Ports of Auckland – Again
On the All About Auckland Show Tonight (and later on demand) I am on location this time to talk Ports of Auckland again as the Future Port Study starts … Continue reading I Talk Ports of Auckland – Again
BOYS, Let’s Talk Housing – Says Deputy Mayor Hulse
In short and as one said in Parliament: Time to Cut The Crap Those were the firing lines from Auckland Development Committee Chair and Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse in … Continue reading BOYS, Let’s Talk Housing – Says Deputy Mayor Hulse
Chief Strategy Officer to Auckland Council Appointed
Jim Quinn Takes Over from Dr Roger Blakely
From Auckland Council:
Auckland Council Chief of Strategy appointment
Today Auckland Council CEO, Stephen Town, announced the appointment of Jim Quinn as the new Chief of Strategy.
Mr Quinn is an experienced CEO and executive manager. As the inaugural CEO of KiwiRail he led the integration of New Zealand’s rail assets and created the plan to turn the business around.
Stephen Town says “This is a pivotal role in the refreshed executive leadership team and will take the lead in translating Auckland’s big plans into action and building a unified region.”
“Jim is joining us at a time when Auckland is growing and changing rapidly. His knowledge of infrastructure, transport and the technology industry will be a great asset to Auckland Council and Aucklanders.”
Jim has previous experience in General Management roles with New Zealand Post, Advantage Group, WEL Energy, QED Software and New Zealand Couriers. He was Chair of MCom for nine years and is currently a director at Lyttleton Port, Payments New Zealand, Halls Group and Go Bus.
——————–
Further Information
Mr Quinn replaces Roger Blakely who completed his fixed term as Chief Planning Officer.
The Chief Planning Office (CPO) is the policy and planning division of Auckland Council which was established in November 2010.
The Chief Planning Office has been responsible for the preparation of several of the plans and strategies developed in the first term of the Auckland Council, including:
- The Auckland Plan
- Economic Development Strategy
- City Centre Master Plan
- Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan
- Area Plans
——-ends———-
The Auckland Plan Transport Networks vs The Essentials Transport Budget
How to convince a ‘cool’ Council One thing I applaud with Generation Zero is getting out there and mobilising people to have their say in Council (and Central Government) plans … Continue reading The Auckland Plan Transport Networks vs The Essentials Transport Budget
Industry: Not “Sexy” But BIG Part of “Most Liveable City”
Stop picking on Industry – unless you want a bankrupted City As Auckland prepared to “debate” the Port of Auckland Question (see graphic below on the Auckland Development Committee … Continue reading Industry: Not “Sexy” But BIG Part of “Most Liveable City”
Committee Resolves to Start Future Port Part II Study
Also asks ACIL to “Encourage” Port not to start wharf extensions From Auckland Council: Auckland Council brings forward Ports study Auckland Council’s Auckland Development Committee today unanimously voted to … Continue reading Committee Resolves to Start Future Port Part II Study
Talking Southern Auckland 