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Government Gets Its Way
Friday, 18 September 2009, 4:56 pm | Grassroots Action Group
The Grassroots Action Group (GAG) is disappointed that the Government has not listened to the people of Auckland's views and has pushed through Rodney Hide's version of the Super City Bill virtually unchanged. Despite almost 24 hours of non-stop debating ... More >>
Gag Sells Public Assets On Trademe
Monday, 27 July 2009, 8:59 am | Grassroots Action Group
The Grassroots Action Group is selling photographs of public assets currently owned by the 5 Auckland councils on the internet trading web site www.trademe.co.nz this week. The stunt is intended to raise awareness of the impact that privatisation of ... More >>
All Welcome At The People’s Hearing
Friday, 10 July 2009, 11:48 am | Grassroots Action Group
The Grassroots Action Group (GAG) is holding the People’s Hearing at the Trusts Stadium in Henderson on the first day that the select committee on Auckland Governance sets up to hear submissions in Waitakere City (Tuesday 14 July). The People’s Hearing ... More >>
GAG Gets Council Supporting Maori
Thursday, 25 June 2009, 11:43 am | Grassroots Action Group
GAG’s strong support for Maori seats on the proposed Super City Council culminated last night in a vocal protest at Waitakere City Council’s chamber for a crucial meeting at which the Council debated their stance on the issue. Following some debate ... More >>
Open Letter To Waitakere Council Re: Maori Seats
Monday, 22 June 2009, 2:02 pm | Grassroots Action Group
I am very disappointed to hear that the Council is split on the issue of supporting Maori seats on the new super city council. Thanks to those of you who have already emailed to clarify your position and are supporting the seats. To those of you opposed, ... More >>
GAG stall hits the streets
Thursday, 18 June 2009, 9:24 am | Grassroots Action Group
The GAG information and submission stall is out and about in Waitakere City from this week to enable people to learn more about the issues and help them make a submission to the select committee on the Super City. More >>
Grassroots Aucklandturns Out
Tuesday, 26 May 2009, 9:22 am | Grassroots Action Group
GRASS ROOTS ACTION GROUP (GAG): Giving Power to the People Media release Monday 25 May 2009 – For immediate release Grassroots Aucklandturns Out Over 7000 people marched up Queen Street on a wet Monday lunchtime to show their support for guaranteed ... More >>
Gag Gives Voices Power
Thursday, 21 May 2009, 11:10 am | Grassroots Action Group
A new group has formed in West Auckland to enable ordinary people to understand and have their say on the Government's super city proposals. The Grassroots Action Group (GAG) believes that everyone should be able to make a submission to the select committee ... More >>