Author: Greg Presland
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Chair’s report September 2024 – RIP Kingi Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero
RIP Kingi Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero Kingi Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero died recently. As an Irish Catholic with somewhat Socialist tendencies I have always been lukewarm about the Kingitanga movement. But this year the leadership he displayed, during difficult times was extraordinary and really impressed me. He managed to unite Maori and provide important…
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Three Waters lite
The Government has announced the reaching of an agreement with Auckland Council about Watercare which will over time be more expensive than Labour’s Tree Water alternative.
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Auckland’s proposed Climate Change dedicated rate
The mayor is proposing a dedicated rate equating to $1.18 per week for the average ratepayer to address climate change. But is it enough?
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The Nola development
One of the roles of the local board is to advocate for the interests and preferences of local people. As part of this we get notification of various resource consent applications and we get our chance to respond. It is an important part of the job. Often we are the only locals who will hear…
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Chair’s report February 2021 – Kauri sniffer dogs and community heroes
My February Chair’s report where I talk about celebrating some local heroes, the Haere Mai project, local park tracks reopenings and the incredible Kauri dieback sniffing dogs.