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Auckland Council:are they accountable to the ratepayers?

Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 10:33 am | Penny Bright

The SuperCity appears to be a force to be reckoned with as self-proclaimed whistleblower Penny Bright struggles to achieve accountability or indeed the opportunity to actually sit across the table from Stephen Town CEO of Auckland Council. Her home is on the ... More >>

Press Release on behalf of Penny Bright

Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 1:21 pm | Penny Bright

Today, Monday 14 May 2018, Penny Bright had the hearing for an Interim Injunction Application, regarding Auckland Council’s attempt to sell her house for non payment of rates. More >>

Press Release from Penny Bright

Thursday, 10 May 2018, 6:42 pm | Penny Bright

I, Penny Bright, was diagnosed yesterday with stage 3 ovarian cancer, which is apparently incurable and inoperable. More >>

Transparency breakthrough at Auckland Transport Board

Friday, 17 February 2017, 5:06 pm | Penny Bright

Press Release: Penny Bright Independent candidate Mt Albert by-election: "Transparency breakthrough at Auckland Transport Board meeting 16 /2/ 2017." More >>

The 2016 Corruption Perception Index isn't worth the paper

Thursday, 26 January 2017, 1:09 pm | Penny Bright

" Seriously - in my considered opinion - the 2016 Transparency International Corruption Perception Index, (which has just placed New Zealand as first equal with Denmark, as 'the least corrupt country in the world'), in my view, isn't worth the paper upon ... More >>

Stop Niki's eviction!

Tuesday, 17 January 2017, 5:04 pm | Penny Bright

Which of the other declared 2017 Mt Albert by-election candidates are going to stand up and be counted, to STOP NIKI'S EVICTION?", asks Penny Bright, Independent candidate for the Mt Albert by-election. More >>

TICK it and FLICK it

Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 11:57 am | Penny Bright

"I'm keeping it really simple for all those Auckland voters who can't usually be bothered, because it's too hard and too much like 'homework," says Auckland Mayoral candidate Penny Bright. More >>

Cameron Slater (WhaleOil) picked on the wrong woman

Friday, 20 May 2016, 5:18 pm | Penny Bright

Press Release:"Cameron Slater (WhaleOil) picked on the wrong woman," says Auckland Mayoral candidate Penny Bright More >>

'OPEN LETTER' to the New Zealand Electoral Commission

Tuesday, 17 March 2015, 8:35 pm | Penny Bright

With all due respect I have NOT YET MADE a formal complaint against National Northland candidate Mark Osborne, for alleged 'bribery' arising from reported statements he has made, to the effect that Northland electors will not get benefits of more money ... More >>

Public Meeting Against The Proposed Wellington 'Supercity'

Monday, 19 January 2015, 9:58 am | Penny Bright

UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETING AT WHICH I WILL BE SPEAKING AGAINST THE PROPOSED WELLINGTON 'SUPERCITY' BASED ON FACTS, EVIDENCE AND MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF THE AUCKLAND 'SUPERCITY (for the 1%)': More >>

'Open Letter' to 'Independent' MP Peter Dunne: Penny Bright

Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 9:11 am | Penny Bright

You didn't like your private correspondence being surveilled, so please be consistent and do not support this GCSB legislation, which will allow spying on New Zealanders, which is not currently the case. More >>

'Open Letter' to Professor Peter Gluckman from Penny Bright

Thursday, 13 June 2013, 9:29 am | Penny Bright

'Open Letter' / OIA to Professor Sir Peter Gluckman from Auckland Mayoral candidate Penny Bright. FYI - as a 2013 Auckland Mayoral candidate, I do NOT support the fluoridation of public drinking water supplies. More >>

Bright opposes the fluoridation of public drinking water

Friday, 7 June 2013, 12:00 pm | Penny Bright

"I for one would like to see the fluoridation debate focused on arguments (based upon facts and evidence) - rather than just personally attacking those who are opposed to fluoridation," says Auckland Mayoral candidate, Penny Bright. More >>

Where’s National’s ‘corporate welfare’ reform?

Thursday, 3 November 2011, 5:28 pm | Penny Bright

Which of the maor political parties are pushing for ‘corporate welfare’ reform and shrinking the long-term dependency of the private sector on our public monies? More >>

Penny Bright: National not safe in Botany

Thursday, 13 January 2011, 2:36 pm | Penny Bright

"Reported comments from Prime Minister John Key, suggesting that Botany is a safe National seat, may be a little premature," says judicially-recognised 'Public Watchdog' on Metrowater, water and Auckland regional governance matters, Penny Bright. More >>

Response to QueWaitakere Housing 'Call to Action'

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 2:27 pm | Penny Bright

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Auckland mayor candidate denied conference access

Monday, 26 July 2010, 10:25 am | Penny Bright

" My request that the $625 registration fee for LGNZ's Conference proceedings being held today, be waived, on the grounds of my 'impecuniousity' and 'public interest', but I was declined", says Auckland Mayoral candidate Penny Bright. More >>

Auckland mayor candidate denied conference access

Monday, 26 July 2010, 10:25 am | Penny Bright

" My request that the $625 registration fee for LGNZ's Conference proceedings being held today, be waived, on the grounds of my 'impecuniousity' and 'public interest', but I was declined", says Auckland Mayoral candidate Penny Bright. More >>

Mayoral Candidate To Protest For Workers' Rights

Saturday, 17 July 2010, 11:58 am | Penny Bright

John Key and this National/ACT Government has attacked the democratic rights of citizens by railroading through the Supercity legislation to set another Rogernomics corporate raid on $28 billion worth of Auckland regional public assets. More >>

Auckland will be run by business for business

Tuesday, 6 July 2010, 5:22 pm | Penny Bright

"There is simply no way that this Auckland 'Supercity' corporate framework, where 75% of Auckland regional rates are to be paid to 7 unelected Council-Controlled Organisations (CCOs), can be made to serve the public majority or the public interest," says Auckland ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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