Tag: maurice williamson
Councillors backed Kendall for local board deputy chair role
One of the contenders to become the new Howick Local Board's deputy chairperson says the community's two ward councillors encouraged him to go for...
Light and Burns to lead local board
Members of the new Howick Local Board have been sworn in and they've chosen two fresh faces to lead them for the next three...
New councillor wants to stop reserve sales
Incoming Howick ward councillor Maurice Williamson is strongly criticising efforts by Auckland Council to sell several local public reserves.
Williamson was elected to the role...
Councillors look forward to ‘fixing Auckland’
Sharon Stewart and Maurice Williamson say they're looking forward to working with new Auckland mayor Wayne Brown to tackle the city's major challenges.
The two...
Stewart and Williamson lead council race
With progress votes publicly released this afternoon, Independent candidates Sharon Stewart and Maurice Williamson are leading the race to represent the Howick ward on...
Ethnic local election candidates hit hard by defaced billboards
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, Funded By New Zealand on Air
Billboard vandalism "hits hard" for ethnic candidates in this year's local election,...
Draft golf plan goes for further consultation despite challenge
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, Funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Council’s draft golf investment plan is pushing forward with another round...
Collins new Pakuranga Rotary president
In keeping with Rotary International timetables, Rotary clubs all around the world conduct an annual roll-over of leadership close to the middle of the...
Lawyer, politician dies
Long-time local body politician and Botany lawyer Ken Yee has died.
Yee, whose service was held on Saturday, passed away peacefully on June 19.
His death...
Former MP standing for Auckland Council
Former long-serving Member of Parliament for Pakuranga Maurice Williamson has announced he will stand for a seat on the Auckland Council at the local...