Council can play a key role in bringing our community together, providing facilities, resourcing, and expertise to help our community develop and grow. We support an active and engaging approach in which grassroots community determines local priorities. Specific local policy includes: Heightened support for local community groups through better access to funding streams, appropriate and…
RCV Policy on Environment and Parks
We treasure our local environment. Our maunga, foreshore, streams, and network of parks give us space to roam, a sense of identity, and recreational opportunities. We will work to protect and enhance our environment and open space. Specific local policy includes: A strong focus on environmental restoration including: The Manukau foreshore Our local streams particularly…
Media Statement: Monte Cecilia ‘Blank Cheque’ needs review
“A new Council is an opportunity to look afresh at the divisive issue of Monte Cecilia School. We have written to every incoming Councillor to put the issues in front of them and to urge them to urgently review the situation”, says Roskill Community Voice member of the Puketapapa Local Board Michael Wood who is…
Media Statement: Monte Cecilia 'Blank Cheque' needs review
“A new Council is an opportunity to look afresh at the divisive issue of Monte Cecilia School. We have written to every incoming Councillor to put the issues in front of them and to urge them to urgently review the situation”, says Roskill Community Voice member of the Puketapapa Local Board Michael Wood who is…
Puketapapa Local Board inauguration
Michael and I were sworn in as Local Board Members on Wednesday November 3rd at the Fickling Centre, in front of a crowd of around one hundred locals. Many thanks to our families, friends and supporters who came along to celebrate with us. Richard Barter (previous Chair of the Mt Roskill Community Board, C&R) was…