Another extended shutdown of the rail network due to more poor planning
Auckland Transport’s shock announcement that they will be closing large portions of the passenger rail network throughout 2023 and beyond is yet another example of the poor planning holding our city back.
Vote now. Vote for change.
Auckland needs change in it's leadership and we're running out of time to vote for change.
Submission on Plan Change 78: Intensification
This is my submission on Plan Change 78: Intensification.
Proposed rules for housing intenfisication open for feedback
We have an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed changes to housing rules in Auckland that will guide increased intensification (known as Plan Change 78).
Car Free Day opportunity to try alternatives
It's international Car Free Day so I'm using public transport to get across Auckland (as I often do). It takes a little more planning but pretty easy with the Auckland Transport's mobile app. Plus I can listen to some tunes and catch up on news, emails and social media.
Vote for change
I firmly believe that my skills in business improvement, combined with my governance experience and passion for my community is what is needed to move our city forward.
Voting in the Auckland Council elections
Council elections are done via post - sometime between 16 and 21 September you should receive your voting papers in your mailbox
Flat Bush deserves the Library and Community Centre it’s been promised for almost two decades
The Flat Bush and Ormiston area has numerous schools and is anticipated to have a population of 40,000 by 2025, yet it has no community facilities or library. Despite promised one for 17 years, the timeline on this project is unclear.
September 2022 Newsletter
My newsletter for September is out - with voting papers arriving soon, it’s time to vote for change. I’ve been busy out in the community and campaigning. Plus don’t miss your opportunity to meet the candidates this weekend!
Come meet your candidates!
This Saturday you are welcome to attend a casual meet the candidates event for all those standing in the Howick Ward area.
East Auckland deserves good councillors who will get things done
Fortyfoot Park (like Aberfeldy) and other reserves are being sold by Auckland Council in an effort to claw back their massive deficits. In the NZ Herald there was a good column by Simon Wilson that gets to the core of the issue - ineffective councillors.
Happy Moon Festival
Happy Moon Festival! Also known as Mid-Autumn or Mooncake Festival. Whatever you call it or however you celebrate, I hope you have a great one!
Mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II
Like many I was saddened to learn of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
East Auckland Tourism celebrates successes despite challenging year
Monday night was the AGM and networking event for East Auckland Tourism - one of the local community organisations I volunteer my governance skills and experience.
Community asking for more investment in Flat Bush and Ormiston
On Monday the Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust hosted local candidates as part of their regular seniors meeting.
Embracing our diversity is good for democracy
Last Friday the Korean Positive Ageing Charitable Trust hosted a local election workshop designed especially to help voters understand elections.
Celebrating the diversity in our neighbourhood
East Auckland is home to the serene Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple. On 3 September, they had a Neighbourhood Day, including guided tours of the facilities and work they do in the community.
New website to make voting in local elections easier
Local government controls your roads, beaches and libraries. They make decisions that impact your daily life so it's important that you vote in the upcoming elections. Most people who don't vote, say it's because they don't know enough about the candidates or what they stand for.