My Account
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Julia Parfitt
Viewpoint – ‘Bermageddon’ opposed
At last week’s Local Government NZ conference a resolution promoted by Auckland Council and Auckland Transport that sought the power to fine people who park...
Viewpoint – Boards seek more power
The time that our local board spent on advocating for the reduction of the development contribution catchments and their areas of spend is most certainly paying...
Viewpoint – Local projects funded
July heralded our new financial year and the first year of Auckland Council’s new Long-term Plan. Our local board’s advocacy supported by our usual high...
Viewpoint – Assessing Council’s performance
I was asked by media this week how I thought the Super City had performed for our community and whether, as a model, it delivered...
Viewpoint – Dynamic Lanes team come to local board
Dynamic lanes are utilised around the world to get traffic moving at peak times including on the Auckland Harbour and Panmure bridges. In 2014, Auckland...
Viewpoint – Focus on Whangaparāoa
Over the last decade, a lot of attention and funding has gone into developing Silverdale as the employment, retail and business hub of the north....
Viewpoint – Community courses
The year is almost at a close and Christmas will soon be upon us. Like me I am sure many of you can’t wait for...
Viewpoint – Ratepayers favour local services
How Council should spend our rates money was a burning question at the two public engagements I recently attended. The council was seeking direction on...
Viewpoint – Solution offered to hall fee rise
The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board will be seeking expressions of interest from any community groups interested in managing the Orewa Community Centre. We are...
Viewpoint – Work connections needed
With the launch of our Draft Silverdale Centre Plan recently for public feedback the need for Penlink is even more apparent than ever. While Penlink...
