Visiting the Lighthouse – Providing Support for Disadvantaged Youth

August 31 2009

Today I visited a place called the Lighthouse in Hillsborough which is funded by CYFS. The Lighthouse provides temporary support for disadvantaged young males aged 14-17 who have been picked up by Police. There is also a similar facility for young girls in Pakuranga. They have been picked up because they have been involved in some form of criminal activity. » Continue Reading

Nikki Kaye Speech to Urban Design Forum

August 28 2009

Designing Auckland for the Future

Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. I want to acknowledge the huge contribution that you have and will make to the future design of Auckland. » Continue Reading

Nikki Kaye Speech to Urban Design Forum

August 28 2009

Designing Auckland for the Future

Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. I want to acknowledge the huge contribution that you have and will make to the future design of Auckland. » Continue Reading

Latest Cycling Blog Update on RideStrong

August 26 2009

Serious Cycling and lots of Brocolli

It has been two weeks since my first post and most things have been going well – except for cycling up college hill which is still a real mission. I want to thank all the people who have given me feedback which has been pretty encouraging and have made me do some serious cycling. Continue Reading…

Youth Given Opportunity to Speak on Auckland Governance

August 23 2009

AYDEO Meeting

Hi,

I recently facilitated a meeting with the Auckland Youth Directed Environmental Organisation (AYDEO) over the weekend where youth had the opportunity to voice their concerns and ideas for the future of Auckland Governance. » Continue Reading

Youth Given Opportunity to Speak on Auckland Governance

August 23 2009

AYDEO Meeting

Hi,

I recently facilitated a meeting with the Auckland Youth Directed Environmental Organisation (AYDEO) over the weekend where youth had the opportunity to voice their concerns and ideas for the future of Auckland Governance. » Continue Reading

Nikki Kaye on Antarctica (Environmental Protection: Liability Annex) Amednment Bill – First Reading – Parliament

August 20 2009

NIKKI KAYE (National—Auckland Central) : I am delighted to support the Antarctica (Environmental Protection: Liability Annex) Amendment Bill. I start by acknowledging the strong and historic links our country has had over a long period of time with Antarctica. These links are extensive. They cover areas like exploration, research, and, of course, environmental protection. » Continue Reading

Nikki Kaye on Cultural Property (Protection in Armed Conflict) Bill – Second Reading – Parliament

August 20 2009

NIKKI KAYE (National—Auckland Central) : I am delighted to be here speaking on the Cultural Property (Protection in Armed Conflict) Bill. I start by acknowledging what Grant Robertson said, and also Jacqui Dean, regarding the collegial nature of the Government Administration Committee. » Continue Reading

Nikki Kaye on Eden Park Trust Amendment Bill – Parliament

August 19 2009

NIKKI KAYE (National—Auckland Central) : I am very pleased to be supporting this private bill, the Eden Park Trust Amendment Bill. In fact, I have been champing at the bit to get up and speak on it. The Rugby World Cup will be the largest sporting event ever held in New Zealand. » Continue Reading

Support the Grey Lynn Farmers Market – Sunday 6 September

August 19 2009

glfm

Grey Lynn Farmers’ Market is a community owned and operated food-only market, launching at
9am Sunday, 6th September 2009 at Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Road.

Watch the promotional video here

Join me in celebrating the launch of this marvellous event on Sunday. For further information
see http://glfm.co.nz/