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.
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.
Why selling Auckland Port Operations is a particularly silly thing to do
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is proposing that Council sells off the operations arm of Ports of Auckland despite the potential threat to Maritime Union workers, Auckland Businesses and the region's development plans for downtown Auckland.
A death in Glen Eden
This week the place in Glen Eden where a young Samoan man died was blessed in a simple ceremony where the man’s family remarkably talked about forgiveness.
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?
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?
