Author: Greg Presland
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The proposed Joint Council Committee for the Waitakere Ranges Parkland
The consultation on the proposed Deed of Acknowledgement between the Crown, Auckland Council and Te Kawerau ā Maki will end shortly. The closing date for feedback is April 28. There has recently been distributed locally a pamphlet from an organisation called Democracy Action which makes these claims: The proposed joint committee would grant decision-making power…
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Chair’s report – March 2025 – Local Board priorities this year
Consultation on Annual Plan and Local Board priorities Council and the local board are consulting on the current draft annual plan and the local board’s priorities. The two questions Council is asking is what do people think of the draft plan and what do they think about the proposed visitor levy to be used to…
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A guide to making a submission on the Treaty Principles Bill
David Seymour’s dog whistle Principles of Treaty of Waitangi Bill has now been introduced and has been referred to the Justice Select Committee for the consideration of submissions. The right will no doubt be rallying their supporters making sure they put submissions in. They will hope to persuade wavering Nats to change their minds. Hobsons…
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About Auckland Council’s Shoreline Adaption Plans
Auckland Council is currently consulting about the future of Council assets in coastal areas affected by rising sea levels. Feedback received so far suggests people want this to be a much larger discussion involving the future of roads and private property, not just Council assets.
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So much for Localism and Devolution
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that the Government will do away with Local Government’s obligations to consider the social, cultural and environmental implications of their decisions.