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Collins Pledges To Support Vital Job Creation In Local Film Industry
Thursday, 6 October 2022, 9:53 am | Efeso Collins
Responding to Wayne Brown’s call to end funding for economic development agency Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Efeso Collins says he will be a Mayor who values local jobs and economic development, such as those created in the film industry. More >>
Collins Welcomes The Support Of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
Tuesday, 4 October 2022, 2:57 pm | Efeso Collins
Efeso Collins says he’s heartened to have Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s support, following their phone banking campaign event today in West Auckland. “I’m honoured the Prime Minister was able to make time in her busy timetable to support our campaign ... More >>
Collins Welcomes The Community Response In Final Week Of Mayoral Race
Monday, 3 October 2022, 9:48 am | Efeso Collins
Auckland mayoral candidate Efeso Collins welcomes the strong community response for his campaign as he enters the final week of the Mayoral race. On a day of action across Auckland, over 5000 voters were contacted on Saturday 1 October ... More >>
Tackle Housing Affordability, Efeso Collins Says
Saturday, 24 September 2022, 8:23 am | Efeso Collins
Let's tackle housing affordability so we don't lock a generation out of the market, Efeso Collins says. Auckland mayoral candidate Efeso Collins says the Council he leads will be laser-focused on housing affordability. “Too many ... More >>
Efeso Collins Welcomes Positive Response To Rates Policy But Rules Out Cornering Aucklanders Into A Fixed Position
Wednesday, 21 September 2022, 6:07 pm | Efeso Collins
Efeso Collins has repeatedly affirmed that his position is to make sure rates remain affordable which is why he voted for holding rates to a 3.5% increase per year as part of Auckland Council’s Long Term Plan process. But Collins says he will not ... More >>
Efeso Collins Heartened By Growing Support For His Campaign, Including The Endorsement Of Sir Bob Harvey
Wednesday, 21 September 2022, 5:57 pm | Efeso Collins
With voting having just begun in Auckland’s mayoral race, Efeso Collins says it’s encouraging to see support growing for his campaign after seven months of tireless campaigning across every corner of Auckland. “Our team have been running a grassroots ... More >>
Auckland Deserves A Contest Of Ideas Not Panicked No-shows And Ghost Candidates, Collins Says
Friday, 16 September 2022, 11:26 am | Efeso Collins
Efeso Collins is calling on Aucklanders to get behind him as the only candidate with a positive vision for this city. “I want to thank Viv Beck for conducting her campaign with such grace and her willingness to engage with all sides and I wish ... More >>
We Must Make Housing More Affordable, Particularly For Our Elderly, Efeso Collins Says
Thursday, 15 September 2022, 10:35 am | Efeso Collins
Auckland mayoral candidate Efeso Collins says the Council he leads will be laser-focused on housing affordability. “Too many Aucklanders don’t have access to good quality and affordable housing, while we have over 30,000 ghost houses dotted around our ... More >>
Let’s Restore Aucklanders' Trust In Our Council
Wednesday, 14 September 2022, 2:30 pm | Efeso Collins
As Auckland Council’s own research shows, over 40% of Aucklanders do not trust the Council’s decision-making, while over 30% of Aucklanders are dissatisfied with the Council’s performance. More >>
It’s Time Our City Embraced Its Distinctive Bicultural Relationship, Efeso Collins Says
Tuesday, 13 September 2022, 2:04 pm | Efeso Collins
Issues of co-governance, our Te Tiriti partnership and Auckland Council’s responsibility towards Māori have been a regular theme of this campaign. But it’s also been clear on the campaign trail that many would like to rewind the clock on how New Zealand ... More >>
Efeso Collins: “I Know What The Cost Of Living Crisis Means For Families Right Now”
Tuesday, 6 September 2022, 1:02 pm | Efeso Collins
At an event hosted by the Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel on Monday, independent Mayoral candidate Efeso Collins has emphasised the importance of candidates’ values during a cost of living crisis, with just over 10 days until ballot papers are released. ... More >>
Efeso Collins Releases Comprehensive Plan For A Sustainable City That Preserves Its Natural Environment
Friday, 19 August 2022, 3:09 pm | Efeso Collins
Today Auckland mayoral candidate Fa’anana Efeso Collins is releasing his comprehensive plans to tackle climate change and to ensure the city retains its unique environmental beauty for generations to come. Collins, who is visiting a clean technology business ... More >>
Efeso Collins Pledges To Form Coalition Of Mayors For Climate Action
Tuesday, 16 August 2022, 9:44 am | Efeso Collins
Given climate change not only poses a serious challenge to Auckland but New Zealand as a whole, mayoral candidate Efeso Collins is pledging to form a Coalition of Mayors For Climate Action. Collins says it’s vital local councils work closely together ... More >>
Efeso Collins Releases His Youth/Rangatahi Policy Plans Ahead Of International Youth Day
Thursday, 11 August 2022, 10:17 am | Efeso Collins
August 12 is International Youth Day and in anticipation of this special occasion, Auckland mayoral candidate Efeso Collins is releasing his plans for young Aucklanders. “The theme for this year’s international youth day is to leave no one behind, ... More >>
Collins Releases Five-point Transport Plan To Unlock’s Auckland’s Potential
Tuesday, 5 July 2022, 6:48 pm | Efeso Collins
In a speech to campaign supporters in West Auckland, alongside former deputy mayor Penny Hulse, Fa’anana Efeso Collins announced his five-point transport plan to create a better connected, more inclusive city. “We are lucky to live in this wonderful ... More >>
Efeso Collins: Making Local Communities Safer Will Be At The Heart Of My Campaign
Monday, 20 June 2022, 10:18 am | Efeso Collins
Auckland mayoral candidate Fa’anana Efeso Collins will deliver one of his first key campaign speeches at the Ngati Ōtara Multisports Complex in Ōtara tonight - on his vision for creating a safer, more inclusive city. Collins says he’s aware ... More >>