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New Fiscal Policy to ensure Council does more with less

Monday, 8 August 2016, 10:24 am | Phil Goff

Mayoral candidate Phil Goff has today released a fiscal policy designed to restrict rate rises to an average of 2.5 percent, introduce a major new programme to drive savings across Auckland Council and restore public confidence in its management of ... More >>

Unitary Plan charts new and right direction for Auckland

Thursday, 28 July 2016, 3:08 pm | Phil Goff

Mayoral candidate Phil Goff has today supported the overall thrust of the recommended Auckland Unitary Plan but accepts that some change in detail may be needed as Council considers the recommendations. “The plan provides a unique opportunity to make ... More >>

Infrastructure fund makes way for new partnership

Sunday, 3 July 2016, 8:47 pm | Phil Goff

Auckland mayoral candidate Phil Goff welcomes the announcement of the Housing Infrastructure Fund noting it sets the precedent for Government and councils to work together to address the housing crisis. More >>

Goff welcomes alternative port location study

Friday, 1 July 2016, 12:27 pm | Phil Goff

Mayoral candidate Phil Goff says the starting point for any alternative port location study must be that further reclamation of the Waitemata by Auckland’s port is ruled out. More >>

Thin Blue Line stretched to breaking point

Wednesday, 29 June 2016, 1:52 pm | Phil Goff

With population in Auckland increasing by over 40,000 a year, just five new police constables have been added to the Police force across Auckland over the last five years, says Auckland Mayoral candidate, Phil Goff. “In 2012, Police numbers across ... More >>

New ATAP report welcomed

Tuesday, 21 June 2016, 4:22 pm | Phil Goff

Auckland Mayoral candidate, Phil Goff welcomed the release of the interim Auckland Transport Alignment Project (ATAP) report. More >>

Transforming Auckland’s waterfront

Saturday, 4 June 2016, 6:10 pm | Phil Goff

Relocating Auckland’s port is the best solution for meeting its growing demand for space while freeing up the city’s most valuable waterfront land for exciting residential and commercial opportunities as well as new public spaces, says Mayoral ... More >>

National Policy Statement only part of the answer

Thursday, 2 June 2016, 12:20 pm | Phil Goff

Aucklanders just want their housing crisis solved and they want Council and government working together to do that rather than squabbling about it, says Auckland Mayoral candidate Phil Goff. More >>

New report highlights need for stronger leadership

Thursday, 12 May 2016, 9:33 am | Phil Goff

The Committee for Auckland’s review of Auckland's governance 5 years on, highlights the need for stronger leadership of Auckland Council, said Auckland Mayoral candidate Phil Goff. More >>

Auckland needs an urban forest strategy - Goff

Friday, 22 April 2016, 1:50 pm | Phil Goff

Auckland mayoral candidate Phil Goff today said an urban forest strategy would be a key element of his mayoral policy agenda, as he welcomed the release by Pure Advantage of its forest strategy paper. More >>

Phil Goff to Run for Auckland Mayoralty in 2016

Sunday, 22 November 2015, 7:22 pm | Phil Goff

Phil Goff has today announced his decision to stand as an Independent candidate for Mayor of Auckland next year. More >>

Effective action needed against pirate fishing boats

Saturday, 17 January 2015, 10:19 am | Phil Goff

New Zealand’s failure to detain pirate shipping vessels poaching endangered species in our region is simply not good enough, Labour’s Defence spokesperson Phil Goff says. More >>

Phil Goff: Photos from Christchurch

Thursday, 24 February 2011, 12:52 pm | Phil Goff

24 February 2011: Below are some photos that were taken by Phil Goff this morning in Christchurch. The city has suffered extensive damage from the earthquake that occurred on February 22nd. All photos were posted onto Goff's Twitter (@ phil_goff) ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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