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About Vernon Tava

Barrister. Lives in Auckland, New Zealand.

Radio Live Panel: 25 October 2015

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Vernon Tava

Listen to my RadioLive panel with Mark Sainsbury and Matthew Hooton. We talked about the annual round of scrutiny of MPs’ expenses. These tend to be a bit of a beat up but we are more critical of the former-MPs and their … Continue reading →

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Paul Henry Panel: 22 October 2015

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Vernon Tava

A panel with Heather du Plessis-Allan on the Paul Henry Show. We discuss Heather’s exploitation of a legal loophole to purchase a rifle and the prosecution that may result. What would my legal advice be for Chris Cairns? We discuss Annette … Continue reading →

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September 2015 Local Board Member Report

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Vernon Tava

Purpose This report covers my Waitematā Local Board Activities during September 2015 as Deputy Chair of the Finance Committee; Deputy Chair of the Hearings Committee; Lead of the Parks and Open Spaces portfolio; Heritage, Urban Design and Planning portfolio holder; … Continue reading →

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Paul Henry Panel: 28 September 2015

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Vernon Tava

A panel with Sarah Hall on the Paul Henry Show. Drones: after a recent near-miss with a commercial jet, should operators be licenced? Should Child, Youth and Family be encouraging sterilisation? Education and contraception? Paul coins a ‘Mr Snippy’ franchise. Quick … Continue reading →

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A new Minister for Cities and the Built Environment Announced in Australia: a model for NZ?

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Vernon Tava

Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has just announced a new Federal Ministry for Cities and the Built Environment and appointed Jamie Briggs MP as the first holder of this warrant.  He said: We often overlook the fact that liveable cities, … Continue reading →

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General Protection of Urban Trees Removed in New Zealand

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Vernon Tava

As of Friday 4th of September, due to government amendments to the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) passed in 2013, the general tree protection rules which are the only legal protection for the vast majority of trees on private ‘urban’ properties will be … Continue reading →

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August 2015 Local Board Member Report

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Vernon Tava

Purpose This report covers my Waitematā Local Board Activities during August 2015 as Deputy Chair of the Finance Committee; Deputy Chair of the Hearings Committee; Lead of the Parks and Open Spaces portfolio; Heritage, Urban Design and Planning portfolio holder; … Continue reading →

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The Nation Panel: 29 August 2015

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Vernon Tava

I appeared on a panel with Fran O’Sullivan and Deborah Morris-Travers on TV3’s The Nation. We discussed the Serco contract at Mount Eden prison, the prospects for privatisation of public services, and the Commissioner for Childrens’ report on Child, Youth and Family.

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Paul Henry Panel: 27 August 2015

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Vernon Tava

A panel with Willie Jackson on the Paul Henry show. The Rugby World Cup liquor licensing law change. Child Youth and Family reform. Stephen Hawkings’ new theory on black holes.

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Tole Reserve Renovated Playground Opening: 22 August 2015

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Vernon Tava

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