GAG is part of the Future West coalition, working hard to get great people elected to the new Local Boards for the Waitakere and Whau wards.
Please support our fundraising events below or contact Mels Barton on mels@wombatsenvironmental.co.nz to make a donation.
Details of Future West's principles and profiles of all our candidates are on www.futurewest.org.nz
DINNER AT HANDI RESTAURANT
Thursday 16th September, 6.30pm
421 Titirangi Road, Titirangi Village.
Down driveway behind the Shell Petrol station, opposite The Hardware Cafe.
Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere and tasty food with bush and city views.
$25 per person includes four curries (Buffet) rice and naan. Wine $4, Juice $2
BAGEL BRUNCH AT EARTHSONG ECO-NEIGHBOURHOOD
Sunday 19th September, 10am
Meet the candidates and enjoy bagels, freshly-squeezed juices and espresso coffee in the beautiful, relaxed surroundings of New Zealands first and only co-housing neighbourhood.
$20 per person
Earthsong, Swanson Rd, Ranui.
Monday, September 6, 2010
FUTURE WEST CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED
PRESS RELEASE – For immediate release, 24 August 2010
The Future West team has selected the candidates they wish to stand in the Waitakere Ward for the Auckland Council elections in October under the banner “Future West”.
The values Future West candidates are campaigning on include:
- keeping public assets in public ownership, no privatisation;
- restoring local democracy;
- retaining local identity for communities and ensuring they have a strong voice.
“The candidates that we have picked to stand for the Future West team have a great mixture of skills, experience, background, age, enthusiasm and ethnicity that we think reflects the diversity of the ward” says Future West Chair Greg Presland.
“The candidates we have selected represent the grassroots community and will be working together to restore democracy to the Super City for the future of everyone in the Waitakere Ranges, Henderson and Massey” says GAG President Mels Barton.
The candidates standing for the Waitakere Ranges Local Board in the Waitakere Ward for Future West are:
Greg Presland
Denise Yates
Neil Henderson
Steve Tollestrup
The candidates standing for the Henderson-Massey Local Board in the Waitakere Ward for Future West are:
Jeremy Greenbrook-Held
Melody Shinnick
Gary Stewart
Lyndon Walker
Lincoln Dam
Richard Prakash
The candidates standing for the Portage Licensing Trust for Future West are:
Ami Chand
Neil Henderson
Brett Austin
The candidate standing for the Waitakere Licensing Trust for Future West is:
Jeremy Greenbrook-Held
More details regarding all candidates are available on the Future West and City Vision websites at www.futurewest.org.nz
Future West is a coalition of the Labour Party, Green Party and independent community groups.
ENDS
The Future West team has selected the candidates they wish to stand in the Waitakere Ward for the Auckland Council elections in October under the banner “Future West”.
The values Future West candidates are campaigning on include:
- keeping public assets in public ownership, no privatisation;
- restoring local democracy;
- retaining local identity for communities and ensuring they have a strong voice.
“The candidates that we have picked to stand for the Future West team have a great mixture of skills, experience, background, age, enthusiasm and ethnicity that we think reflects the diversity of the ward” says Future West Chair Greg Presland.
“The candidates we have selected represent the grassroots community and will be working together to restore democracy to the Super City for the future of everyone in the Waitakere Ranges, Henderson and Massey” says GAG President Mels Barton.
The candidates standing for the Waitakere Ranges Local Board in the Waitakere Ward for Future West are:
Greg Presland
Denise Yates
Neil Henderson
Steve Tollestrup
The candidates standing for the Henderson-Massey Local Board in the Waitakere Ward for Future West are:
Jeremy Greenbrook-Held
Melody Shinnick
Gary Stewart
Lyndon Walker
Lincoln Dam
Richard Prakash
The candidates standing for the Portage Licensing Trust for Future West are:
Ami Chand
Neil Henderson
Brett Austin
The candidate standing for the Waitakere Licensing Trust for Future West is:
Jeremy Greenbrook-Held
More details regarding all candidates are available on the Future West and City Vision websites at www.futurewest.org.nz
Future West is a coalition of the Labour Party, Green Party and independent community groups.
ENDS
Monday, July 19, 2010
DR MELS BARTON ON THE VINNIE EASTWOOD SHOW
Mels Barton will be interviewed live on the Vinnie Eastwood show, broadcasting in the United States on Weds 21 July at 7am (NZ local time).
You can listen to the show online here www.thevinnyeastwoodshow.com
The Vinnie Eastwood Show is part of American Freedom Radio www.americanfreedomradio.com
You can listen to the show online here www.thevinnyeastwoodshow.com
The Vinnie Eastwood Show is part of American Freedom Radio www.americanfreedomradio.com
Monday, July 12, 2010
FUTURE WHAU AND PORTAGE CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED
PRESS RELEASE – For immediate release, Tuesday 13 July 2010
The Future West and City Vision teams have selected the candidates they wish to stand in the Whau Ward for the Auckland Council elections in October under the banner “Future Whau”.
“The candidates that we have picked to stand for the Future Whau team have a great range of skills, experience, background, age and ethnicity that we think reflects the diversity of the ward” says Future West Chair Greg Presland.
“Future West and City Vision are working together to pool resources and get the best outcome for the people of the Whau Ward” says City Vision Chair Robert Gallagher.
“The candidates we have selected represent the grassroots community and will be working together to restore democracy to the Super City for the future of everyone in the Whau” says GAG President Mels Barton.
The candidates standing for the Local Board in the Whau Ward for Future Whau are:
Nick Bakulich
Catherine Farmer
Cherie Jamieson
Gary Marshall
Ann Pala
Eve Robertson
Imi Tovia
The candidates standing for the Portage Licensing Trust for Future West are:
Catherine Farmer
Margi Watson
Lorraine Wilson
More details regarding all candidates will be available on the Future West and City Vision websites at www.futurewest.org.nz or cityvision.org.nz once all selections are complete.
Future West and City Vision are coalitions of the Labour Party, Green Party and independent community groups.
The Future West and City Vision teams have selected the candidates they wish to stand in the Whau Ward for the Auckland Council elections in October under the banner “Future Whau”.
“The candidates that we have picked to stand for the Future Whau team have a great range of skills, experience, background, age and ethnicity that we think reflects the diversity of the ward” says Future West Chair Greg Presland.
“Future West and City Vision are working together to pool resources and get the best outcome for the people of the Whau Ward” says City Vision Chair Robert Gallagher.
“The candidates we have selected represent the grassroots community and will be working together to restore democracy to the Super City for the future of everyone in the Whau” says GAG President Mels Barton.
The candidates standing for the Local Board in the Whau Ward for Future Whau are:
Nick Bakulich
Catherine Farmer
Cherie Jamieson
Gary Marshall
Ann Pala
Eve Robertson
Imi Tovia
The candidates standing for the Portage Licensing Trust for Future West are:
Catherine Farmer
Margi Watson
Lorraine Wilson
More details regarding all candidates will be available on the Future West and City Vision websites at www.futurewest.org.nz or cityvision.org.nz once all selections are complete.
Future West and City Vision are coalitions of the Labour Party, Green Party and independent community groups.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Dr Mels Barton. Ecology of a Supercity, Governance and Democracy
GreenplanetFM 104.6 Thursday 1st July 8-9am
Dr Mels Barton. Ecology of a Supercity, Governance and Democracy
Listen online at any time by clicking here.
Listen to a clear and lucid understanding of what the many grass roots and
volunteer groups are doing to make NZ sustainable and the excellent work
they do, what charitable trusts support them, how local government needs
more consciousness to see that an ecological approach to environment,
health and community are critical to where we are going as a nation.
That at a national level, the Government still sees the environment as
'something' to exploit, when for example, in England Marks and Spence the
huge super store has gone sustainable and is producing larger profits,
because of going more into organics and a healthier lifestyle.
On top of this the NZ Resource Management Act is perceived as woolly, in
that there are no numbers in it, no targets, or standards, and that we are
20 years behind Europe in writing and complying with policy. When in fact
we could be the planetary leader!
Finally, an exceptionally clear summary about the Supercity, Governance
and Loss of Democracy. Plus, what is the Search and Surveillance Bill that
is being foisted upon us, a peaceful nation of only 4 million kiwis? Why
such draconian measures and who it there right mind would conjure up such
a hideous concept?
GreenplanetFM 104.6 Thur 1 July 8-9am
Dr Mels Barton
http://www.gag.net.nz
http://www.ourauckland.org.nz
http://pavingparadise.net
http://www.waitakereranges.org.nz
With Tim Lynch in Mobilising Consciousness
Dr Mels Barton. Ecology of a Supercity, Governance and Democracy
Listen online at any time by clicking here.
Listen to a clear and lucid understanding of what the many grass roots and
volunteer groups are doing to make NZ sustainable and the excellent work
they do, what charitable trusts support them, how local government needs
more consciousness to see that an ecological approach to environment,
health and community are critical to where we are going as a nation.
That at a national level, the Government still sees the environment as
'something' to exploit, when for example, in England Marks and Spence the
huge super store has gone sustainable and is producing larger profits,
because of going more into organics and a healthier lifestyle.
On top of this the NZ Resource Management Act is perceived as woolly, in
that there are no numbers in it, no targets, or standards, and that we are
20 years behind Europe in writing and complying with policy. When in fact
we could be the planetary leader!
Finally, an exceptionally clear summary about the Supercity, Governance
and Loss of Democracy. Plus, what is the Search and Surveillance Bill that
is being foisted upon us, a peaceful nation of only 4 million kiwis? Why
such draconian measures and who it there right mind would conjure up such
a hideous concept?
GreenplanetFM 104.6 Thur 1 July 8-9am
Dr Mels Barton
http://www.gag.net.nz
http://www.ourauckland.org.nz
http://pavingparadise.net
http://www.waitakereranges.org.nz
With Tim Lynch in Mobilising Consciousness
Monday, June 28, 2010
STOP PRIVATISATION PUBLIC MEETING
No corporate control over our water!
Investigate United Water's 7 New Zealand contracts - were they based on misrepresented pricing?
Monday 5 July, 7.30pm at Freemans Bay Community Centre, 52 Hepburn St, Ponsonby.
Confirmed speakers:
Penny Bright - Water Pressuregroup Spokesperson
Tony Holman - North Shore City Councillor
Allan McCullough - Grey Power Auckland Regional Director
Phil Twyford MP - Labour Party Auckland Issues Spokesperson
Winston Peters - Leader, New Zealand First
Invited Speakers:
Rodney Hide - Minister for Local Government
Mark Ford - Executive Chair, Auckland Transition Agency
Green Party Speaker
National Party Speaker
Maori Party Speaker
More details at www.stopprivatisation.org.nz
Investigate United Water's 7 New Zealand contracts - were they based on misrepresented pricing?
Monday 5 July, 7.30pm at Freemans Bay Community Centre, 52 Hepburn St, Ponsonby.
Confirmed speakers:
Penny Bright - Water Pressuregroup Spokesperson
Tony Holman - North Shore City Councillor
Allan McCullough - Grey Power Auckland Regional Director
Phil Twyford MP - Labour Party Auckland Issues Spokesperson
Winston Peters - Leader, New Zealand First
Invited Speakers:
Rodney Hide - Minister for Local Government
Mark Ford - Executive Chair, Auckland Transition Agency
Green Party Speaker
National Party Speaker
Maori Party Speaker
More details at www.stopprivatisation.org.nz
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
MAKE A SUBMISSION ON PRIVATISATION
The Labour Party have written a guide on making a submission on the Local Government Amendment Bill, which you can download here:
http://blog.labour.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Guide-to-Making-a-Submission-on-the-Local-Government-Act-2002-Amendment-Bill.pdf
http://blog.labour.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Guide-to-Making-a-Submission-on-the-Local-Government-Act-2002-Amendment-Bill.pdf
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