Venkat Raman It took a visit for National Party Leader Simon Bridges to understand the mechanics of engagement with India- that it is a step-by-step process which should involve business-to-business and sector-to-sector relationship rather than the so-called ‘Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement’ and ‘All-inclusive Economic Cooperation.’ Mr Bridges was in India on his first visit last week; it is difficult for…
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Supplied Content Labour Party Leader Jacinda Ardern has accepted the resignation of Party President Nigel Haworth. She issued the following Statement: In the last 48 hours, I have read incredibly distressing reports of an alleged sexual assault involving members of the Labour Party. Extremely serious allegations This morning I was provided some of the correspondence from complainants written to the…
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Dr Ashraf Choudhary There is a general perception that Middlemore Hospital (in South Auckland) is over-crowded, has long patient waiting lists, doctors and nurses are overworked, and for many patients, parking is a nightmare and expensive. This reflects the state of affairs of health facilities in South Auckland, which generally represents a low socio-economic base and education in our region.…
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Phil Goff In my first term as Mayor of Auckland, I have worked hard to address the challenges that our City faces. Tackling congestion on our roads has been a priority. Through the Auckland Transport Alignment Project, I was able to secure $18 billion more in central government funding to deliver more busways and double-decker buses, extended and more frequent…
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Which is why you must vote in the Local Government Elections Dr Ashraf Choudhary Have you ever wondered who makes decisions about such things as local parks for sports, reserves, free events for young and old, libraries, swimming pools, arts and culture, transport, water supply and sewerage, local roads maintenance, refuse collection, maintaining museums, mowing berms and so on? It…
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A taxi-driver, it is often said, knows everyone and everything going on in the city. True to this belief, Jagan Reddy Vodnala, who is contesting as a Labour Party candidate in the Manurewa Local Board, South Auckland is a great friend of communities. A Resident of Clendon Park in South Auckland for the past 17 years, Jagan says that he…
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With a record of serving on various health promotion advisory groups, Anita Keestra believes that it is time to take up large responsibilities and hence is a Labour Party candidate for a post at the Counties Manukau District Health Board. “We face several challenges in our area and need strong advocates at the District Health Board to address the concerns…
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Our Christchurch Correspondent Shirish Paranjape is a strong advocate of ethnic representation at various governance roles so that voices are heard and concerns are addressed appropriately. He currently represents the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board at the Riccarton House and Bush Trust and seeking re-election. Eventful three years Shirish said that the three-year term as an elected member was very eventful and…
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Addressing social inequalities, finding pathways for children, strong ethnic representation at elected offices and community improvements are among the ideals that Mitlesh Prasad of South Auckland is pursuing in his life. This young man is contesting for a seat on the Manurewa Local Board and Wiri Licensing Trust. Born and raised in Fiji, Mitlesh migrated to New Zealand in 1987…
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Supplied Content The Communities and Residents (C&R) Orakei local board team are full steam ahead as they approach the local body elections date on October 12, 2019. The new team of Scott Milne, Troy Elliot, Sarah Powrie and Margaret Voyce join incumbent local board members Troy Churton, Colin Davis and David Wong. Each member brings a community vision and pragmatism…
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