Political killings are deplorable and free speech is precious, but not because it's a "safety valve". Free speech often incites violence. It's a complex issue, whatever the defenders of #CharlieKirk want us to think. Column today nzherald premium + paper nzherald.co.nz/nz/charlie-kir…

The best, most balanced and nuanced discussion of this issue that I've read.

In which ⁦Mayor Wayne Brown⁩ argues for density not sprawl, and omg the things they’re saying on the Akl election campaign trail. Love this City, premium online ⁦nzherald⁩ now nzherald.co.nz/nz/wayne-brown…

Want to watch a thrillingly good NZ team in action? Against South Africa? Getting close to half time in the Silver Ferns game right now and omg end to end brilliance #netball

New housing density in Auckland will focus on Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa, BECAUSE the infra to support this is the best in the city. ICYMI, my column on how councillors who say they support density, but in the right time and place, would be explaining this nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-co…

This is true. And it's very tame compared to the Unitary Plan wars (which councillors opposed to the new plan opposed bitterly, but now say they support)

And in the end, the vote was an overwhelming 18-5. My story this morning on the outcome of Auckland Council's debate over new residential density rules, nzherald paper and free online nzherald.co.nz/nz/debate-on-a…

Wacky, wrong and sometimes wonderful: the things they’re saying on the Auckland Council campaign trail. Love This City today, only at ⁦nzherald⁩ premium online nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-co…

Not so grumpy, much more urbanist. I did a half hour interview with Mayor Wayne Brown yesterday and you might be surprised what 3 years as mayor have turned him into. Video and highlights and transcript here, nzherald premium nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-ma…

Voters in the Waitematā and Gulf ward this election have a big choice that voters all over Auckland will care about: the candidates' competing visions for Queen St and the central city. Column today, nzherald premium and paper nzherald.co.nz/nz/queen-st-an…

The week ⁦Mayor Wayne Brown⁩ dealt to the ⁦New Zealand Taxpayers' Union⁩ and downtown Auckland got undermined by its own business group. Column today ⁦nzherald⁩ premium and paper nzherald.co.nz/nz/wayne-brown…

Albert-Eden Local Board is now 5-3 to City Vision, with release of official prelim count - breaking the 4-4 split last time voteauckland.co.nz/en/2025-local-…

Gotta admire someone who raises the bar for narcissism so boldly

Te Pati Pākehā is probably the best bit I’ve heard recently coming from a political leader lmao another WB win 😂

Stuck in the middle with major parties too scared to fix things: the crisis of centralism, column today, ⁦nzherald⁩ premium and paper nzherald.co.nz/nz/national-an…

Everyone agrees traffic management needs reform. But why hasn’t it happened? Is it because the govt likes the performative anti-woke outrage it generates?