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Don't forget the principle of affordability, Len

Wednesday, 28 March 2012, 5:46 pm | Auckland Citizens and Ratepayers

C&R leader Christine Fletcher and key independent councillors have implored Mayor Len Brown and fellow councillors to not forget the principle of affordability in tomorrow's governing body meeting to adopt the Auckland Plan. More >>

Crisis threatens to wreck Auckland's investments

Monday, 12 March 2012, 3:07 pm | Auckland Citizens and Ratepayers

News that a number of left-wing councillors are going to back a motion to countermand a Ports of Auckland decision to contract out work is reckless brinksmanship that would wreck valuable investments held on behalf of Auckland ratepayers, according ... More >>

Crisis Threatens To Wreck Auckland's Investments

Monday, 12 March 2012, 12:14 pm | Auckland Citizens and Ratepayers

News that a number of left-wing councillors are going to back a motion to countermand a Ports of Auckland decision to contract out work is reckless brinksmanship that would wreck valuable investments held on behalf of Auckland ratepayers, according ... More >>

Alfred Ngaro valiant in defeat

Wednesday, 13 October 2010, 12:33 pm | Auckland Citizens and Ratepayers

C & R candidate Alfred Ngaro, valiant in defeat to Labour's Councilor-elect Richard Northey, addressed a large crowd of supporters who had gathered in Panmure last Saturday to celebrate the journey of one of the most exciting and exuberant campaigns ever ... More >>

No C&R involvement in voting fraud case

Wednesday, 6 October 2010, 9:15 am | Auckland Citizens and Ratepayers

Citizens & Ratepayers have confirmed that no C&R candidate is involved in the alleged Papatoetoe voting fraud which has seen two people arrested. More >>

Potential Electoral Act Breach by Shore Voice

Monday, 27 September 2010, 10:28 am | Auckland Citizens and Ratepayers

Citizens & Ratepayers has brought to the attention of Independent Election Services a potential breach of the Local Electoral Act 2001 by the Labour Party aligned local body ticket Shore Voice. More >>

Major Auckland transport projects planned

Wednesday, 15 September 2010, 11:52 am | Auckland Citizens and Ratepayers

The Citizens and Ratepayers team have today confirmed the major transport projects and activities it will focus on if elected to the new Auckland Council. More >>

Fresh Faces for the Council Chamber

Friday, 10 September 2010, 10:11 am | Auckland Citizens and Ratepayers

Fresh faces can be seen in Auckland’s upcoming local government elections, contrary to some commentators’ gloomy predictions of familiarity breeding contempt. The Citizens and Ratepayers (C&R) ticket can point to a number of new, young candidates ... More >>

Mother's love gives power to Ngaro campaign

Thursday, 2 September 2010, 12:16 pm | Auckland Citizens and Ratepayers

Six weeks out from the local body Elections and Alfred Ngaro, C & R candidate for Maungakiekie-Tamaki ward is hot on the campaign trail. Alfred’s busy schedule has seen him out and about with his team of volunteers at shopping centres, super-markets, ... More >>

Candidates Blend Experience And Diversity

Tuesday, 17 August 2010, 5:19 pm | Auckland Citizens and Ratepayers

Citizens and Ratepayers has announced a further mix of experienced and capable candidates for the upcoming Auckland Council elections.President John Slater said today’s additions would add depth and regional diversity to an already strong team. More >>

Barnett drops out of Auckland elections

Friday, 7 May 2010, 9:43 am | Auckland Citizens and Ratepayers

Citizens & Ratepayers President John Slater confirmed today that Michael Barnett has withdrawn from the race to be a Councillor representing the Waitemata & gulf Ward in the new Auckland Council for health reasons. More >>

Quax And Ross To Contest Howick Ward

Thursday, 15 April 2010, 1:32 pm | Auckland Citizens and Ratepayers

Local Pakuranga and Howick councillors, Dick Quax and Jami-Lee Ross, have announced they will be standing as candidates for the new Auckland Council in October this year. Mr Quax and Mr Ross will be standing as part of the Citizens & Ratepayers team ... More >>

Balance, not moral panic needed in obesity debate

Monday, 24 September 2007, 9:20 am | Auckland Citizens and Ratepayers

We need to learn from the sensitive handling of the AIDS epidemic to avoid marginalising and isolating overweight and obese people, says Citizens and Ratepayers Auckland District Health Board Candidate, Kevin Hicks. The publicity of the obesity epidemic ... More >>

Councillor Resigns Over leaky Buildings

Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 9:39 am | Auckland Citizens and Ratepayers

Councillor Douglas Armstrong former Chair of Auckland Council’s Finance Committee has resigned from Council’s Weathertightness Working Party citing a fundamental disagreement with the Mayor and Council leadership over its policy and lack of action ... More >>

Council Party Moves to Lower Water Charges

Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 1:32 pm | Auckland Citizens and Ratepayers

A group of Auckland City Councillors has given notice that it intends to oppose the collection of a $24 million charitable payment from the council owned entity Metrowater that has, in turn, notified customers that their water charges will increase 9.1% ... More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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