Elaine West - Latest News [Page 1]
Keep Auckland Moving submission form
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 3:23 pm | Elaine West
Auckland Council is cheating the public of the genuine right to a say in the Council's online submission form - Keep Auckland Moving. More >>
Government Must Secure Auckland Airport
Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 12:02 am | Elaine West
“Central Government must step up to the mark and secure Auckland Airport for New Zealanders for all time. More >>
Voice of Every New Zealander Should Be Heard
Wednesday, 1 August 2007, 1:38 pm | Elaine West
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Auckland Governance Terms of Reference Should Allow for the Voice of Every New Zealander Elaine West, Auckland City Mayoral Candidate says: More >>
Elaine West - Open Letter Regarding Airport Shares
Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 12:12 am | Elaine West
It is with a sense of urgency that I write to each of you with regard to the sale of Auckland International Airport Ltd shares. More >>
A Super City Plus the Boot for Auckland's MPs
Monday, 23 July 2007, 3:29 pm | Elaine West
If a Super City council comes into being, then the public should demand the resignation of most of Auckland's MPs and insist that a Commission of Inquiry look into the matter. More >>
Auckland Deputy Mayor Puts Spin on Water Rates
Tuesday, 12 June 2007, 6:00 pm | Elaine West
Whenever Auckland City Deputy Mayor Bruce Hucker says that increasing water rates is justified - that is, an average 140% increase in household water rates over the next ten years. More >>
Action Over Surveillance Needed
Wednesday, 18 April 2007, 9:59 am | Elaine West
Surveillance and its potential for diminishing the human experience and robbing individuals of political power is one of the most pressing issues of our time. We stand on the boundary between two societies - one where freedom and privacy are the norm; the ... More >>
Honouring the Labour Party Pledge: Rapid-Rail
Wednesday, 4 April 2007, 11:13 am | Elaine West
At long last, central Government is giving serious thought to providing an electrified rapid-rail system for Auckland More >>
Vital to Repeal s59, Commit to Family Support
Thursday, 22 March 2007, 4:03 pm | Elaine West
At long last, New Zealand legislators are prepared to give legal protection to our most vulnerable citizens - our nation’s children - by repealing s59 of the Crimes Act. For too long, we as a people have paid merely lip-service against acts of violence ... More >>
Ak Council Does Not Need to Beg, Borrow or Steal
Thursday, 8 March 2007, 1:29 pm | Elaine West
"What does it take for central Government to act in the best interests for Auckland and for Councils to get the message?" says Elaine West, Auckland City resident and ratepayer. More >>
Build a Free and Complete SH1 Tunnel
Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 2:47 pm | Elaine West
"The current Mayor of Auckland City, Dick Hubbard, and his motives for 'fighting' for a Victoria Park cannot be taken at face value," says Elaine West, past Chair of Auckland City Residents & Ratepayers. More >>
Stadium Complaint will be Laid with Auditor Gen
Tuesday, 21 November 2006, 10:36 am | Elaine West
"When did the New Zealand people become the enemy of their politicians?" said Elaine West. "The heavy handed and threatening approach that officials are constantly dealing the public body is both unethical and unacceptable." More >>