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Banks scuttles Cruise Ship Terminal
Friday, 12 June 2009, 1:16 pm | North Shore City
North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams is appalled to learn that Auckland City Mayor John Banks has scuttled the redevelopment of Queens Wharf as a focal point of cruise ship tourism and redevelopment for the Rugby World Cup 2011. More >>
Submissions on Auckland Bill close on 26 June
Tuesday, 9 June 2009, 11:37 am | North Shore City
North Shore residents have less than three weeks to make written submissions on the bill which will change Auckland’s local government landscape forever. The Government is calling for submissions on the laws that detail the political structure of the ... More >>
Attempt to hoodwink older people is disresptful
Saturday, 6 June 2009, 12:53 pm | North Shore City
Local Government Minister Rodney Hide’s attempts to hoodwink older people at a recent North Shore Grey Power meeting are disrespectful says North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams. More >>
Local voice ignored by Cabinet says Mayor
Tuesday, 5 May 2009, 9:39 am | North Shore City
North Shore City Mayor Andrew Williams says that he is deeply disappointed the government has announced today it is ploughing on with its plans for an Auckland ‘Super City’ despite pledges to listen to local concerns. More >>
Budget Review for East Coast Road improvements
Friday, 1 May 2009, 12:17 pm | North Shore City
With the costs of roading projects increasing dramatically over recent years North Shore City Council has taken an important step to ensure that realistic budgets are set as part of developing the City Plan. Costs can then be updated as more accurate ... More >>
Prime Minister asked to keep his election promise
Saturday, 25 April 2009, 1:46 pm | North Shore City
Meeting with Prime Minister John Key today, North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams proposed the Prime Minister could keep his 2008 Local Government policy promises to Auckland by accepting a ward system for all elected seats on the new Auckland Council. More >>
Drivers urged to slow down or face consequences
Saturday, 18 April 2009, 11:56 am | North Shore City
A new road safety campaign developed by North Shore City Council in partnership with ACC Injury Prevention kicks off next week to support an upcoming citywide speed enforcement operation by North Shore City police. More >>
Rodney Hide has misled the PM and Aucklanders
Saturday, 11 April 2009, 11:44 am | North Shore City
April 11, 2009 Local Government Minister Rodney Hide has misled the PM and Aucklanders North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams says Rodney Hide, Minister for Local Government has misled the Prime Minister and Aucklanders in his ministerial capacity ... More >>
North Shore considers impact of Govenment decision
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 9:03 am | North Shore City
North Shore City Mayor Andrew Williams says his council is ready to move forward with the Government’s new governance plan for Auckland. More >>
Questions still surround Auckland governance
Friday, 3 April 2009, 4:19 pm | North Shore City
As Auckland awaits the Government response to the recommendations of the Royal Commission, there are still major unanswered questions says North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams. “We agree with the Commission’s view that the current situation needs changes, ... More >>
North Shore Welcomes release of Commission report
Friday, 27 March 2009, 2:32 pm | North Shore City
North Shore City Council has today welcomed the release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry Report on Auckland Governance. Deputy Mayor Julia Parfitt says the Council will now carefully consider what the report means for North Shore residents and for ... More >>
Have Your Say on Albany's future
Wednesday, 25 March 2009, 3:20 pm | North Shore City
North Shore City Council is seeking feedback on the future scope of Albany through its Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP) process and invites people to an Open Day on 1 April. Since 1991, Albany’s population has risen from 41,400 to more than ... More >>
RMA amendment proposals won’t work
Thursday, 19 March 2009, 10:47 am | North Shore City
North Shore City Council has applauded the Government’s attempts to simplify and streamline the Resource Management Act, but believes many of the amendments proposed will further complicate and delay the consents process. More >>
Mayor to Minister: “Please explain”
Tuesday, 17 March 2009, 9:48 am | North Shore City
North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams has sent a “Please explain” message to Transport Minister Steven Joyce. More >>
Govt says transport funding will be forthcoming
Monday, 16 March 2009, 10:53 am | North Shore City
North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams has welcomed assurances received today from Transport Minister Steven Joyce that the Government has a plan and funding mechanisms worked out to replace the regional fuel tax that was due to commence in July. More >>
New Bridge in Oteha Valley
Friday, 13 March 2009, 3:24 pm | North Shore City
The opening of a new bridge next Tuesday in Oteha Valley will positively transform the walking environment for local residents. The recently constructed Mason Pond Bridge will connect Crimson Reserve with Medallion Reserve and make walking easier, ... More >>
Harbour Crossing in jeopardy if fuel tax axed
Friday, 13 March 2009, 11:25 am | North Shore City
North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams warns that if the proposed Auckland regional fuel tax is axed this could threaten the next Waitemata Harbour crossing between North Shore City and Auckland. More >>
City rejects private water idea
Friday, 13 March 2009, 9:48 am | North Shore City
North Shore City Council has strongly opposed any moves to privatise the city’s or the Auckland region’s water supply and wastewater disposal systems. Chairman of the city’s Infrastructure and Environment Committee, Ken McKay, says he won’t ... More >>
Crowds converge on Chelsea Estate
Monday, 9 March 2009, 4:24 pm | North Shore City
Approximately 15,000 people converged on Chelsea Estate Heritage Park on Sunday (8 March) to help celebrate the 37 hectare park transferring into city ownership. More >>
provisions for Bayswater Marina Upheld
Saturday, 7 March 2009, 1:39 pm | North Shore City
Today the Environment Court released a decision which upholds the North Shore City Council’s planning provisions for the land next to the Bayswater Marina. More >>
