Thanks to WWF and Greenpeace I have been able to make a quick submission on the Government’s visionless Draft Energy Strategy. Submissions are due by Thursday 2 September at 5pm. My submission: Please accept the following as my submission on the draft Energy Strategy and draft Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy for New Zealand. I […]
Posts from ‘August, 2010’
Just please don’t call me a cyclist
My preferred mode of transport is on 2 wheels. My Victoria Classic sits by the front door ready for any trip I need to make – especially around Auckland’s “Zone 1”. I’m fortunate that I don’t have the expense of a car and love the convenience cycling. But please don’t call me a cyclist. I […]
Once in a lifetime cycle ride
I’m looking forward to walking and cycling over the Newmarket Viaduct this Sunday. There is the promise of stunning views and a festival atmosphere as people take over a stretch of motorway. Planning for the event and for the full closure the following weekend when the “switchover” occurs has highlighted our obsession with car travel […]
Auckland’s urban design makes us fat
“Build loose suburbs carved up by busy roads and without green spaces and you help to create a population of fat, lonely people plagued by criminals. Build dense, leafy settlements with mixed uses, protected from traffic, and you help to create safe, fit and friendly communities.” George Monbiot I love living in central Auckland and […]
Strong Local Boards crucial for an effective Auckland Council
Strong local boards are going to be crucial to the effective governance of the Auckland Super City. If the boards across the Auckland Region don’t work well with each other, the CCOs and the Auckland Council we are going to end up in a complete mess of parochial decision making. The structure is intended to […]
