Mōrena folks, we are in Transport & Infrastructure Delivery Committee (aka TID) today, just started - in the room at the start are Cr Baker (chair), Henderson (deputy), Simpson, Burns, Fairey (me), Filipaina, Williamson, Watson, Fuli, Paterson-Hamlin, Gillon, Winiata and Member Henare (Houkura)...
20 years later, Councillor Goldsmith (now Minister) finally got his wish, he gets to see homeless people arrested. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
I knew it would be bad but this is draconian - note it is for anyone 14 years and over and it will be a $2k fine for people with no money so instead they will go to prison. It thus becomes move on to prison. This is not a solution to homelessness. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/governmen...
Mōrena and welcome back to Auckland Council for 2026! First committee meeting of the day today and it's Governing Body. We are waiting to start and at the moment have most councillors in the room, just that start of the school year catch-ups delaying us.
Thanks to Jessica Hopkins for covering the elected member survey highlighting abuse towards politicians in local govt, & asking me about it. It's way worse for others too. I hope by talking about this we can change this culture. (Limiting replies on this for obv reasons!)
Looking after people and places in Waitematā - new Chair of the Local Board @alexbonham.bsky.social shares her inauguration speech
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Sweet vindication after the nasty culture war #bikelash election 3 yrs ago. Turns out communities do want safe streets & cyclelanes.
Not the complete result we wanted but very happy to have been part of a campaign built on positive progressive policies with a great group of candidates
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Celebrating our wins! Being trusted by the residents of both Waitematā and Albert Eden local boards to hold a majority, topping the councillor poll in Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa and retaining seats in Puketāpapa and on the PLT #nzpol cityvision.org.nz/news/positiv...
Worth pointing out that, in an election dominated by "heritage" and "character" concerns, @juliefairey.bsky.social topped the poll in the local ward, and @cityvision.bsky.social have a majority on the local board.
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This is really great news. City Vision (Labour, Greens & independents) has flipped two local boards. This is a win for progressive policies. Communities want climate action, street improvements, safe speeds and bike lanes
Also an encouraging result on the Puketāpapa Local Board, Rowan Cant has joined @jonturnernz.bsky.social Raphaela Rose may claim the 6th spot once specials counted as only 58 votes in it.
The preliminary result is now out. We're really delighted to have secured the majority on the Albert-Eden Local Board with the election of Michelle Thorp
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From the City Vision whānau, we are deeply grateful for all the support.
We have amazing volunteers who are part of the movement for a more liveable, safe, and connected Auckland.
This election is dedicated to Robert Gallagher, who led the City Vision kaupapa with wisdom & strength for so long.
#Auckland there's a heap of places to drop off voting papers right up until midday TODAY
Your vote matters to secure progressive local boards & a council that supports #climateaction #safestreets #affordablehousing #TeTiriti
No papers? Make a special vote
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The Government of New Zealand has made a new tourism ad and it's surprsingly honest and informative!
Our candidates are upfront about their values and what they stand for. They respond to surveys in their own words referring to agreed policies cityvision.org.nz/policies
It's local election eve! 🎅 You have until noon tomorrow to pop your ballot in the box. Every vote matters, and shapes how our city grows over the next three years. 🙏
While we wait for electoral elves to tot up the results, enjoy our regular Friday roundup of stories that caught our eye this week...
Still time to get your ballots in for the Auckland Local Elections! Although you need to drop them off at drop boxes now!
And if you want positive policies and action, vote City Vision!
A person drops a yellow voting envelope into a red ballot box beneath a bright yellow sign that reads “Ngā pōtitanga ā-rohe Local body elections VOTE HERE,” indicating participation in Wellington City Council elections. The ballot box has a blue sticker that partially reads “CLOSES OCT.”
I voted, my local supermarket had a collection point
Auckland voters face a stark choice between positive, policy-forward vision for a thriving, inclusive & liveable city, and a fear-mongering campaign from the Nat Party-aligned C&R dictated by the govt’s "back to basics" agenda #NZpol
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🚲🗳️ Just 3 days left to return your ballot!
Take it on your next bike ride and remind a friend to do the same. Your ride, your city, your say — so make sure your vote gets counted. ✅
Let’s roll to the polls before midday this Saturday, Oct 11!
#BikeYourBallot #VoteLocal #BikeAKL #BetterByBike
Get your local election votes in by noon on Saturday! Why? To ensure a great future for your city, of course. And also, to help make politics civil again. We owe it to each other to lift the standard of discourse, keep it evidence-based, and avoid falling for conspiracy and abuse. Here’s the thing🧵
Candidates in local govt elections face very little scrutiny.
I'm grateful to @misswhanau.bsky.social for calling out the abuse and raising awareness.
This 🧵 on why it matters (incl extra red flags for Nat party aligned candidates courting cookers)
Why are National party aligned C&R cozying up to conspiracy theorists and enabling harassment?
This is an epic thread by @connorsharp.bsky.social on the red flags and toxic behaviour we have encountered this local government election #nzpol
Here with great Auckland Mayor Sir Dove-Meyer ‘Robbie’ Robinson, in office 1968-80, famous for trying to build a Rapid Transit systems ‘Robbie’s Rail’. So overdue, but also now within reach. My top priority, and what really started my involvement in AKl policy:
VOTE!
One council candidate’s plan for this empty centre in downtown Auckland
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