We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death of our friend and colleague Fa'anānā Efeso Collins. Our thoughts and deepest condolences with Fia and his adored girls at this most devastating of times

A year ago many Aucklanders experienced terrifying landslides and flooding. 4 people died.
For some it was a life changing night, followed by huge challenges. The mahi continues for individuals, neighbourhoods, and our city h/t Cr Julie Fairey

I bought the new Metro to read Hayden Donnell's story on the Great North Rd improvements saga, but you can read it here. It's about how a tiny handful of obsessive opponents can, with political help, trash the needs of a community. metromag.co.nz/city-life/city…

A wonderful blessing for the stunning Taurima in Elliot Street by Rudi and Lissy Robinson-Cole – this is an unmissable part of Mataraiki ki te Manawa Auckland Council, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei matarikifestival.org.nz/2023/matariki-…

Kids love road cones!
Such an awesome #Matariki event in Avondale last night with a winning formula #openstreets , lights & bikes
#streetsforpeople #AKLbikelife

Due by 5pm e te whānau!
I've submitted in support of enhancing the visibility of te reo Māori with bilingual transport signage.
It's really quick to give feedback by emailing [email protected]
nzta.govt.nz/about-us/consu…

'Cones are a positive symbol that the city is getting stuff done. They show progress is underway, and the city is improving after decades of under-investment, poor planning and short-sighted decision-making'

pippacoom.co.nz/news/orange-ro…

'Great' news! Big thank you to everyone who continued to fight for this despite numerous obstacles #healthycities #protectedcycleways

🥳🥳🥳 celebrate!!!! Huge win for the community!

Will Auckland Transport snatch defeat from the jaws of victory and shortchange Aucklanders (and our children’s futures) yet again, by opting for the pennywise and pound-foolish path? Or will the Board choose wisely? Brilliant write up Jolisa Gracewood 🦤

What is it going to take to shutdown Mayor Brown's threats & abuse? It can't help that his messaging is in the hands of the guy responsible for nasty, deceptive attack ads during the local govt election pippacoom.co.nz/news/shutdown-…

Well put by Jo Bartley. Airport shares don't 'cost' Council anything. They were gifted to Council on amalgamation. Yes, Council pays interest on borrowing. Yes, there'd be less borrowing if Council sold off all its assets. But there's no debt crisis: there's no need for this.

This project looks fantastic:
- extended bus lanes
- pedestrianising Mercury Lane
- more service vehicle and mobility parking
- extending K cycleway down to lightpath and Pitt
- new street trees

More reason to be bullish on Karangahape 📈

Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau
You have until 11pm tonight to make your submission. PLEASE do this to save our city.

The austerity budget pushed by Wayne Brown & his razor gang is brutal and built on a manufactured financial crisis to justify asset sales and major funding cuts. Feedback open until 11pm tonight. Here's a handy submission guide cityvision.org.nz/featured-post/…

#InternationalWomensDay was originally driven by suffrage, union and socialist movements. This IWD we have to keep fighting for women's rights! ✊
This includes: pay equity Living Wage NZ, trans rights, voting rights Make it 16, reproductive rights and many others.

I'm constantly shocked by the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle. I'm donating to the Red Cross NZ Disaster Fund:
redcross.org.nz/support-us/our…
(They also have a fund for Turkey and Syria)
OR
RNZ has a great list of other ways to donate here:
rnz.co.nz/news/national/…

Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has ~ Margaret Mead