Tag Archives: Waitemata Local Board

Plan Change 26 to Auckland Unitary Plan

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Vernon Tava

Plan Change 26 seeks changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan to make it clear that certain planning provisions of the underlying Special Character Areas Overlay will prevail over the corresponding provisions of the underlying residential zones. The proposed plan change … Continue reading →

Bonus Floor Spaces, Public Access Ways, Viewing Platforms, Lanes, Public Toilets and Drinking Fountains in Auckland’s Central City

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Vernon Tava

There are over 60 public access routes around or via private buildings throughout central Auckland. I have mapped them below with accessibility taken into account by marking stairs or escalators with a stair icon. Also mapped are toilets and drinking … Continue reading →

Posted in Bonus floor, bonus floor provisions, Local Board, Maps, Urbanism, Waitemata, Waitemata Local Board | Tagged Bonus Floor, bonus floor provisions, city centre, lanes, laneways, map, Maps, plazas, public access ways, viewing platforms, Waitemata Local Board | 6 Comments

August 2016 Local Board Member Report

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Vernon Tava

Purpose This report covers my Waitematā Local Board Activities during August 2016 as Deputy Chair of the Hearings Committee; Lead of the Parks and Open Spaces portfolio; Heritage, Urban Design and Planning portfolio holder; and Local Board representative on the … Continue reading →

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A quick video for my 2016 Waitematā Local Board of Auckland Council Re-Election Campaign

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Vernon Tava

Posted in Auckland Council, Local Board, Waitemata Local Board | Tagged auckland council, Candidate, City Vision, Tava, Vernon, Video, Waitemata Local Board | Leave a comment

June-July 2016 Local Board Member Report

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Vernon Tava

Purpose This report covers my Waitematā Local Board Activities during June and July 2016 as Lead of the Parks and Open Spaces portfolio; Heritage, Urban Design and Planning portfolio holder; Deputy Chair of the Hearings Committee; and, Local Board representative … Continue reading →

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Dial 111: Further loss of Heritage in Herne Bay

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Vernon Tava

As reported in the Herald, the 1912 villa at 111 Jervois Road, Herne Bay, will be demolished on a non-notified basis. I asked the responsible planner at Council to publicly notify the decision in order to allow interested members of … Continue reading →

Posted in Heritage, Waitemata Local Board | Tagged 111 Jervois, Anne Gibson, Auckland, heritage, Herne Bay, villa, Waitemata Local Board | Leave a comment

May 2016 Local Board Member Report

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Vernon Tava

Purpose This report covers my Waitematā Local Board Activities during May 2016 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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Re-Imagining Great North Road

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Vernon Tava

On May 10, the Waitematā Local Board resolved unanimously to approve my motion to allocate $10,000 from its Community Empowerment Fund to the Grey Lynn Residents Association (GLRA) to lead a community-led precinct vision for the area of Great North Road … Continue reading →

Posted in Auckland Council, Urbanism, Waitemata Local Board | Tagged Auckland, auckland council, community-led, Great North Road, planning, Waitemata Local Board | Leave a comment

April 2016 Local Board Member Report

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Vernon Tava

This report covers my Waitematā Local Board Activities during April 2016 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; and Local … Continue reading →

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Video for LGNZ #vote2016 Campaign

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Vernon Tava

This interview was filmed as part of LGNZ’s Vote2016 campaign, promoting the 2016 local authority elections in New Zealand.

Posted in Local Board, Waitemata Local Board | Tagged #vernie2016, #vote2016, LGNZ, Local Government New Zealand, Waitemata Local Board | Leave a comment