This year all of New Zealand will be taking part in the official 2013 Census, which was delayed from last year due to the Christchurch earthquakes. Census information is used to make decisions on a large number of issues, such … Continue reading
On Christmas Day I was really pleased to serve Christmas lunch for several hundred people at the Newton Pacific Island Presbyterian Church. I felt lucky to be serving the taro as big smiles when they came to me. Great musical performances … Continue reading
I am pleased to confirm a funding solution for Auckland Sexual Abuse Helpline has been found. Here is a press release from ministers confirming this: Hon Tony Ryall Minister of Health Hon Paula Bennett Minister for Social Development Hon Anne … Continue reading
I had a thoroughly enjoyable weekend in Auckland that started off in Karaka Bay for the Ngati Paoa signing of the Tamaki Collective Deed. I’m pictured here with Mike Dreaver, our Chief Crown Negotiator at the event, a great day … Continue reading
Today the Hon Amy Adams made a very significant and positive announcement to improve the process for the development of the Auckland Council’s first Unitary Plan enable us to speed up the progress of the plan. The current process for … Continue reading
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the opening of the new University Hall at Auckland University. With 442 beds, University Hall provides a 60% boost to the number of full catered facilities Auckland University can offer to students. … Continue reading
As you may be aware, Auckland Council has been receiving submissions on its Waste Management and Minimisation Plan draft in preparation for a final version to be produced later this year. The Plan sets an ambitious Zero Waste goal for … Continue reading