A climate-resilient city that’s fun to live in.
If emergencies demand a whole of society response let’s empower the whole of society!
© Rod Emmerson cartoon in the Herald 24 Jan 2026
Families do live in apartments - even in New Zealand!
Me at Fabric in Onehunga
On a Mission to Reduce Homelessness
Opening day at the Mission Grocer
Reflecting on the Past Term
The opening of Waimahara in Myers Park
Enabling More Homes in Waitemata
Local Active Modes Plan to Proceed!
Replacement to the Replacement Plan Change 78?
The Christchurch Plan
A Win for Maungawhau Urban Realm
Could we look to Christchurch’s Festa to celebrate transitional architecture? Ideas in an email please . . .
Connecting up the Cycle Network
Noise is an Invisible Killer
Helicopter Progress
Pay Less Rates Now: Pay More Later!
Would the Olympic Pools go on the chopping block if there was a rates cap?
Forward Thinking Prevails for Karangahape Road
The Protection of Private Property Rights v Provision for the Public Good
Helicopters and Housing Don’t Mix
Consultation results. Orange dots oppose the helicopter consent. Blue dots support it.
The Social Housing Gap
Wilsher Village, Senior Housing run by Haumaru, a less well known Auckland Council CCO that is ready to grow.
The Making of Te Rimutahi, 254 Ponsonby Road
Current staff, elected officials and the community at the dawn blessing of Te Rimutahi.
The Provision of Parks
MOO at the Platt Arboretum, recently gifted to Aucklanders by Rosemary Platt. Pictured: Artist Jamie Pickernell with Rosemary Platt.
The Value of Precincts
