WRLB end of term report 2022 – Three years of living strangely
My review of the past three years on the Waitakere Ranges Local Board. It has been a term like no other with the effects of a global pandemic profound. Despite this we advanced much of what we wanted to do although TItirangi's chickens are still a problem ...
Bring back Waitakere City
Super City is now 12 years old. Council is too removed from the local community and local boards do not have the power to effect meaningful change. Is it time to bring back Waitakere City?
Waitakere Ranges Local Board’s proposed climate action plan
The Local Board is drafting a climate action for our area to address that most difficult of threats that will need not only national and regional but also local action if we are to properly address its effects.
Why trees are cool #1
The experience of Phoenix, Arizona suggests that trees can have a major beneficial effect on urban heat levels.
The politics of opposition to cycleways
Politicians thinking that opposition to walking and cycling measures is popular may have dramatically misread the public’s mood.
Does Auckland Council need to own cows?
Auckland Council's farming activities contribute 20% of its total greenhouse gas emissions profile and essentially they keep the grass short. Is it time for Council to get out of farming?
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?
RIP John Edgar
Westie artist John Edgar has died. He was immensely influential and was directly responsible for the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act being passed.
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.
