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The Deed of Acknowledgement with Te Kawerau ā Maki
Auckland Council’s proposed deed of acknowledgement with local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki is not as claimed in the media co-governance. Instead it is a very modest proposal to give them a say in the management of public land taken off them in breach of their treaty rights.
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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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Dumbing down the City Rail Link
The City Rail link is close to completion and is ready to properly open in early 2026. The original vision needs to be restated. The CRL will allow the Britomart’s throughput to double. Instead of being a terminating station it would become a through station. And instead of its capacity being maximised in a few…
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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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Chair’s report – Waititi at Waitangi and looking after Te Atatu library staff
Waitangi at Waititi One of the highlights of the local board’s calendar is the Waitangi at Waititi event. For a number of years now Hoani Waititi Marae and Te Whānau o Waipareira have hosted this event on Parrs Park on Waitangi Day. The event starts with a pōwhiri where guests are welcomed onto the marae.…
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