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Wake Up Auckland - The Stadium Debacle
Wednesday, 15 November 2006, 4:52 pm | Wake Up Auckland
We the rate-paying citizens of Auckland wish to make it clear to the Auckland City Council, the ARC and Central Government, that any loans made available to the Rugby Union for the construction of stands is by way of a loan and will be looked on as ... More >>
PPPs = Public risk - Private Profit?
Friday, 1 November 2002, 5:11 pm | Wake Up Auckland
Another mechanism for 'Corporate Welfare?' How are PPPs, GATS and the WTO interlinked? 1 day workshop - Sunday 17 November 2002 10.00am- 4.00pm. More >>
“A victory for people power”
Thursday, 3 October 2002, 4:42 pm | Wake Up Auckland
Marney Ainsworth, spokesperson for the Wake Up Auckland movement, describes the decision by the Government to take over the Auckland City Council housing stock “as a victory for people power”. More >>
An open letter to all Auckland City Councillors
Monday, 17 June 2002, 1:08 pm | Wake Up Auckland
This is an open letter to all councillors. It is being sent to you at the end of the public consultation process on the draft annual and strategic plan, and at the beginning of what everyone hopes is a period of intensive soul searching and reflection ... More >>
Call For Councillors To Heed The Public
Monday, 17 June 2002, 11:17 am | Wake Up Auckland
“Auckland City Councillors should heed the call of the public who have overwhelmingly spoken against the planned sale of public assets and the cuts in community and environmental services and support.” says Wake Up Auckland spokesperson, Marney Ainsworth. More >>
Auckland Council Attempts To Circumvent New Law
Thursday, 9 May 2002, 10:31 am | Wake Up Auckland
“There is no doubt that the Auckland City Council is trying to circumvent the new Local Government Bill currently being considered by a Parliamentary Select Committee,” charges Wake Up Auckland’s spokesperson, Marney Ainsworth. More >>
"Wake Up Auckland" Complains To Police
Monday, 25 March 2002, 3:24 pm | Wake Up Auckland
The Wake Up Auckland Campaign has registered a complaint about the actions of police and security officers and Auckland City Council representatives towards the public who attended the Auckland City Council meeting of 13 March, 2002. More >>
March An Overwhelming Success
Monday, 18 March 2002, 9:51 am | Wake Up Auckland
"Today, over 4000 people attended the Wake Up Auckland march, according to official police estimates. Those attending were from a very wide range of backgrounds and interests. The peaceful, good natured crowd moved along Queen Street to Myers Park, ... More >>
Entertainment Line up at Wake Up Auckland Rally
Thursday, 14 March 2002, 11:37 am | Wake Up Auckland
Don McGlashan, Mahinarangi Tocker, Jubilation Choir, Suzuki Strings Group, Truda Chadwick, Pip Harker, Gaille Tinihau, Lindah E, Ramon, Raphael & Henzart - Henry Ah Foo Taripo More >>
Citizen rights trashed at Council meeting
Thursday, 14 March 2002, 10:33 am | Wake Up Auckland
Tonight 17 otherwise law abiding citizens were forced into a situation where they were placed under arrest for exercising their democratic rights of freedom of expression. More >>
Integrity & Competence Of ACRN Council Questioned
Tuesday, 12 March 2002, 4:55 pm | Wake Up Auckland
The proposed rates increase facing Auckland City residential ratepayers calls into question the basic integrity and competence of the Auckland Citizens and Ratepayers Coalition to lead and govern this city. Their shameless breaking of their election ... More >>
Banks Bans Democracy
Wednesday, 27 February 2002, 4:53 pm | Wake Up Auckland
The Auckland City Council, led by Mayor John Banks and Deputy Mayor David Hay, yesterday denied a deputation from the Director of the Soil & Health Association of New Zealand regarding the planned re-introduction of chemical weedspraying in Auckland ... More >>