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Exclude Waiuku From Blanket Intensification: Council Urged To Drop Appeal Against Developer-Funded Growth

Friday, 20 February 2026, 1:23 pm | Gary Holmes

Holmes confirmed he will be writing to the Council to demand action. More >>

Waiuku's Hard Water Crisis

Thursday, 3 July 2025, 9:39 am | Gary Holmes

Watercare stated at the recent Franklin Local Board meeting it cannot include water softening treatment as part of its $45 million upgrade of the Waiuku water treatment plant due to ongoing maintenance costs. More >>

Auckland Transport’s Stubborn Stance On Pedestrian Crossings Sparks Outrage Again

Sunday, 25 May 2025, 1:42 pm | Gary Holmes

Franklin Local Board member Gary Holmes is leading the charge, demanding a halt to the Waiuku project and proposing a far more sensible and fiscally responsible alternative. More >>

Waiuku's Hard Water Crisis: Local Board Representative Demands Action From Watercare

Sunday, 1 December 2024, 8:41 pm | Gary Holmes

Franklin Local Board Representative Gary Holmes is urging Watercare to reconsider its decision and include a water softening system in the upcoming upgrade. More >>

Glenbrook Road Speed Limit Reduction Fails To Reduce Deaths And Serious Injuries, Despite Surge In Speeding Fines

Monday, 19 February 2024, 3:55 pm | Gary Holmes

“Despite a 300% increase in speeding tickets issued on Glenbrook Road and Glenbrook-Waiuku Road since the speed limit was reduced from 100km/h to 80km/h in 2020, the number of deaths and serious injuries has remained concerningly high”, says Franklin Local ... More >>

Harbour crossing decision welcomed by long time campaigner

Friday, 28 June 2013, 3:57 pm | Gary Holmes

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board member Gary Holmes has today welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister John Key that the Government will back the building of an additional Waitemata Harbour Crossing. More >>

Auckland Council irresponsible and reckless

Wednesday, 6 April 2011, 1:54 pm | Gary Holmes

Auckland Council councillors and officials who continue to ignore the urgency of making decisions on planning for the construction of a third Waitemata Harbour crossing are at best reckless and at worst irresponsible, according to Hibiscus and Bays Local ... More >>

Call to ban all non-vehicle bridge crossings!

Friday, 4 February 2005, 12:20 am | Gary Holmes

North Shore City Councillor Gary Holmes is calling on Transit New Zealand to place an immediate ban on any further groups wishing to walk, run or march over the Auckland Harbour Bridge. More >>

Clock ticking for third crossing decision!

Friday, 24 October 2003, 8:27 am | Gary Holmes

Planning for the construction of a third Waitamata Harbour crossing must begin immediately, according to North Shore City Councillor Gary Holmes, who is urging the Auckland Regional Land Transport Committee to give the matter its highest priority. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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