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Big Ideas lead to vision to Revive Roskill Town Centre

Monday, 26 August 2019, 4:22 pm | Roskill Community Voice

"We have heard the frustrations and ideas from our local community, and now we've distilled it all into a vision to set the Mt Roskill Town Centre back on the right track," says Bobby Shen, Roskill Community Voice candidate for the Puketāpapa ... More >>

Disgraceful plan one step closer to being overturned

Friday, 16 August 2019, 10:22 am | Roskill Community Voice

“The disgraceful C&R-led plan to bulldoze Seniors social housing at Liston Village in Hillsborough is one step closer to being overturned”, says Julie Fairey after the Roskill Community Voice majority on the Puketāpapa Local Board voted last night ... More >>

One week to go for Roskill Bus Survey

Monday, 3 December 2018, 9:42 am | Roskill Community Voice

"After Auckland Transport launched the New Network for our area in July there were a lot of changes and a few teething issues, so now it's time to ask locals how the new system is working for them," said David Holm, from Roskill Community ... More >>

Pylon Pollution Postcards To Put Pressure on Politicians

Friday, 8 September 2017, 10:18 am | Roskill Community Voice

Roskill Community Voice is continuing its long-standing campaign to bury the high-voltage power lines that run through the Puketapapa community, with postcards to the two main candidates for the Mt Roskill seat in the general election. More >>

Roskill Community Voice welcomes renewed mandate in Puketapa

Monday, 10 October 2016, 11:03 am | Roskill Community Voice

“The Roskill Community Voice team is delighted to have received a renewed mandate to lead the Puketapapa Local Board over the next three years” says re-elected RCV candidate and 2013-16 Board Chair, Julie Fairey. More >>

Local Board candidates make 24 hour pledge

Friday, 16 September 2016, 8:28 am | Roskill Community Voice

In an Auckland first, Roskill Community Voice candidates standing for the Puketapapa Local Board are making a pledge to work at least twenty four hours per week if elected to the Board. More >>

Council staff refuse to act on Council resolution

Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 9:07 am | Roskill Community Voice

Three Kings coverup: Council staff refuse to act on Council resolution On the day of a major community meeting about the Three Kings Quarry case, Roskill Community Voice members of the Puketapapa Local Board are expressing grave concerns after the ... More >>

Three Kings Environment Court ruling a victory for community

Friday, 5 August 2016, 1:53 pm | Roskill Community Voice

“The Environment Court’s ruling on development plans for Three Kings Quarry is a major victory for the community over one of New Zealand’s largest corporates and the government”, says Roskill Community Voice member of the Local Board Harry ... More >>

Roskill Community Voice backs Three Kings Alternative Plan

Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 10:36 am | Roskill Community Voice

Roskill Community Voice backs Three Kings Alternative Plan in Environment Court, despite Auckland Council gagging More >>

Three Kings Alternative Plan would deliver better yield

Monday, 4 April 2016, 1:54 pm | Roskill Community Voice

“An alternative development plan for Three Kings released by the Puketapapa Local Board shows that there is a better way to develop the Three Kings Quarry area than the ‘hole in the ground’ currently being forced through by Fletchers, Auckland ... More >>

Local Board will fight Three Kings Land Exchange Decision

Thursday, 12 November 2015, 4:27 pm | Roskill Community Voice

“Today’s decision by the Auckland Development Committee (ADC) to support the proposed Three Kings land exchange (for recommendation to the Minister) will be fought by the Puketapapa Local Board”, say Roskill Community Voice members of the Puketapapa ... More >>

Stretched Council Budget

Friday, 9 October 2015, 10:13 am | Roskill Community Voice

Ahead of this weekend's public meeting to oppose the demolition of Liston Village, the fiscal costs of the plan are being questioned. More >>

Time to vote says young candidate

Thursday, 19 September 2013, 10:01 am | Roskill Community Voice

“With critical decisions about Auckland’s future to be made over the next few years, it is essential that Aucklanders of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds come out to vote in the Auckland Council elections”, says Shail Kaushal, Roskill Community ... More >>

Huge Heritage Win for Roskill:Borough Council Chambers Saved

Monday, 16 September 2013, 2:21 pm | Roskill Community Voice

“After a strong community campaign to save the old Mt Roskill Borough Council Chambers, we are thrilled by the unanimous vote of the Strategy & Finance Committee on Friday to support a $3.6 million restoration of this local heritage landmark”, ... More >>

Bury the Pylons Petition Cracks 1000!

Monday, 9 September 2013, 2:16 pm | Roskill Community Voice

“We have been overwhelmed by the supportive response of the community to our Bury The Pylons campaign and petition,” says Garth Houltham, Roskill Community Voice candidate for the Puketapapa Local Board. More >>

Time to stop the neglect of Mt Roskill

Thursday, 22 August 2013, 12:30 pm | Roskill Community Voice

“Mt Roskill continues to be neglected by Auckland Council, and our election campaign is about winning a fair share for our community”, says Roskill Community Voice candidate for the Puketapapa Local Board Michael Wood. More >>

Vision for Three Kings to be launched next week

Friday, 9 August 2013, 3:38 pm | Roskill Community Voice

“Three Kings was the birthplace of local government in Mt Roskill. One hundred years later it is time for local government to step up and deliver a clear vision for the future of Three Kings, as the community faces unprecedented change”, says ... More >>

Public Meeting Launches Bury the Pylons Campaign & Petition

Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 1:57 pm | Roskill Community Voice

“Saturday’s Bury the Pylons public meeting in Hillsborough was so overwhelmed by support from the local community that the meeting room had to be changed to accommodate the crowd”, says Roskill Community Voice candidate and Roskill South resident David ... More >>

Campaign & Petition to 'Bury the Pylons' Launched

Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 4:22 pm | Roskill Community Voice

"Ugly", "Intimidating", and "Over bearing" are just some of the ways that Mt Roskill residents describe Transpower's huge high voltage transmission lines that despoil local neighbourhoods and the ecologically sensitive Manukau Foreshore. More >>

Community seek discussion with The Warehouse about Pah Rd

Sunday, 9 October 2011, 10:53 am | Roskill Community Voice

Media Statement From: Roskill Community Voice 8th October 2011, for immediate release Community seek discussion with The Warehouse about Pah Rd development “Community members are calling on The Warehouse to meet with them to discuss their concerns ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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