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John Palino - Latest News [Page 3]
Palino to appoint Chief Science Advisor
Friday, 20 September 2013, 8:59 am | John Palino
Auckland Mayoral candidate John Palino announced today he would appoint a Chief Science Advisor to improve the quality of decision making by the Auckland Council. More >>
Will all of Auckland get the Howick treatment?
Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 10:26 am | John Palino
“Disturbing revelations over new zoning rules are beginning to emerge from the notified Unitary Plan which is still not open for public viewing despite the imminent release of voting papers,” says Mayoral candidate John Palino. More >>
Auckland Mayoral candidate: when can I see the Unitary Plan?
Monday, 16 September 2013, 12:09 pm | John Palino
“I’m supposed to be competing for the Mayoralty for Auckland, and I can’t even see the details of the single most important document of the campaign. What on earth is going on?” said John Palino. More >>
New taxes for Auckland in the pipeline if Brown re-elected
Friday, 13 September 2013, 11:59 am | John Palino
“Mayor Brown’s restatement that he intends to deliver the City Rail Link by 2016 indicates Aucklanders will be paying new taxes sooner rather than later if he is re-elected,” says Mayoral candidate John Palino. More >>
Auckland Transport Annual Report shows no CRL this decade
Monday, 9 September 2013, 5:27 pm | John Palino
“The Auckland Transport Annual Report released today contains some very concerning numbers on rail patronage which fall far short of the numbers needed to get the Mayor’s City Rail Link project underway,” said Auckland Mayoral candidate John Palino. More >>
Neither Aucklanders nor the Govt can afford three more years
Monday, 9 September 2013, 9:52 am | John Palino
“Mayor Brown’s term in office has been characterised by much rhetoric, plenty of visions and a lot of planning, but when it comes to listing tangible achievements, the cupboard is bare,” said John Palino. More >>
John Palino - Public Meetings
Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 3:43 pm | John Palino
Tonight at 6pm John Palino launches the first of five major public meetings in Auckland. The meeting tonight is on the North Shore at Carmel College at Shakespeare Road, Milford. More >>
Auckland needs fiscal discipline, not two more taxes
Thursday, 29 August 2013, 10:52 am | John Palino
“If Mayor Brown’s commitment to the communities of Auckland was as strong as his commitment to new taxes, I’d throw in the towel,” said John Palino. “The Mayor has raised rates this year at four times the level of inflation. More >>
Second CBD - Policy - John Palino
Monday, 19 August 2013, 12:40 pm | John Palino
Auckland has an incredible opportunity. We can take the population growth we know we’re going to get and turn it into prosperity, quality of life and better outcomes for our people. I More >>
Second CBD a better way to grow - John Palino
Monday, 19 August 2013, 12:34 pm | John Palino
At the launch of his fifth policy outline today, Auckland Mayoral candidate John Palino said, “It’s time Aucklanders were given an alternative to the sprawling intensification proposed by the Brown-led Auckland Council. More >>
SFO awaits results of AK Transport into fraud allegations
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 9:30 am | John Palino
The announcement yesterday that the Serious Fraud Office is investigating an Auckland Transport senior manager for the potential misuse of public money is a serious indictment on the organisation and its parent the Auckland Council. More >>
John Palino - Rates Policy
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 10:14 am | John Palino
Rates are the Auckland Council’s tax mechanism. Every resident pays rent to Council, whether directly as a property owner or indirectly through rent. This money is used to fund transport, parks, governance and other Council services. More >>
John Palino Will Hold Rates to Level of Inflation
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 10:10 am | John Palino
Auckland mayoral candidate John Palino released his rates policy and confirmed that under his leadership general rates will not rise above inflation. "Aucklanders were told that the Auckland Council would be more efficient than its eight legged predecessor. More >>
Auckland Council responsible for the housing crisis
Friday, 2 August 2013, 5:19 pm | John Palino
With the release of his housing policy today, Auckland Mayoral candidate John Palino says that Auckland Council decisions are responsible for increasing the volatility and vulnerability of the region’s house prices. More >>
John Palino - Our Auckland
Friday, 26 July 2013, 4:11 pm | John Palino
I see an Auckland where the finest attributes of our region are protected and enhanced. Where new technologies lead a revolution in public services built on a platform of community engagement and local decision making. More >>
John Palino - Unitary Plan
Friday, 26 July 2013, 4:06 pm | John Palino
The Unitary Plan is the most important document the Auckland Council prepares. It sets out where people can build houses and where they cannot. It directs where businesses go, which trees are protected, how high buildings can be and in general establishes ... More >>
John Palino Transport Policy
Friday, 26 July 2013, 4:04 pm | John Palino
Every day thousands of Aucklanders spend thousands of hours in congestion. It’s frustrating, time consuming, costly and reduces quality of life. We have to reduce congestion in our city and we have to begin today. More >>
Rates rise insufficient to meet escalating Council spending
Friday, 26 July 2013, 1:28 pm | John Palino
Auckland Mayoral candidate John Palino says the Mayor is no longer in control of the council and Auckland residents are heading towards large future rates increases. More >>
John Palino Launches Campaign
Monday, 22 July 2013, 1:15 pm | John Palino
At his official campaign launch on Saturday Auckland Mayoral Candidate John Palino identified Auckland’s big four issues and set out his vision for the region. More >>
Better transport options required before new taxes
Monday, 15 July 2013, 4:32 pm | John Palino
Auckland Mayoral candidate John Palino says he will review the projects in the Auckland Plan and call a public referendum on any new tax proposal. More >>
