Auckland Council’s proposal is to partner with a third party social housing provider to form a new CHP that is separate to the council but that we have a minority interest in. The consultation process is on now.
Key Points about the new Health & Safety at Work Act 2015
by Denise Lormans, Manager Southland Community Law Centre and Chair Community Networks Aotearoa
A new word has been introduced into the English language: “The precariat”, an emerging social class with job insecurity. Included are immigrants, young newly educated with high student loans to repay and people who have been made redundant from industry.
The new Health and Safety at Work Act came into force on 4 April. The Southland Community Law Centre has developed a series of useful templates in response to the changes in order to assist NGOs. These templates include a Health and Safety Policy, Governance Health and Safety Policy, Hazard Register and Hazard Notification. The […]
Towards a Living Wage – What will it take? Where are we at? Anne-Marie Coury Economists continue to talk up the value of the Living Wage as an effective intervention that will ease the pressure of rising inequalities on families and communities. Thomas Piketty and Max Rushbrooke have both written books providing the analysis of […]
Recently, I went to hear Alan Johnson (Salvation Army Policy Analyst) speak on the topic of housing, and how Auckland got itself into this mess. Here are some of my thoughts on the speech.
Towards an Age-friendly Auckland / Tãmaki Makaurau: The missing links Thank you to everyone who came to this event. Here are the presentations from the day. 17 March 2016 ADCOSS Age friendly cities FORUM programme Finding the Positive- Ageing and Age-Friendly Communities, Sarah Clark, Director of MSD’s Office for Seniors Demographic Transformation: The Ageing of […]
The Waitematā Local Board is committed to developing ‘Strong communities that are inclusive, vibrant and engaged’. The outcome of this is that “our communities are safe and healthy, with a strong sense of identity and connection. Children and young people are thriving and people actively participate in Waitematā’s civic, cultural and recreational life.” The Local […]
Puketapapa lies on the west coast of central Auckland is watched over by Mount Roskill. It is made up of the suburbs of Lynfield, Mt Roskill, Wesley, and Hillsborough. Puketapapa is one of the most ethnically diverse areas in New Zealand. Each suburb is made distinct by the ethnic communities which reside there and the various places of worship.
Orākei Local Board area – known for its beautiful views, stunning waterfront along Tamaki Drive, and character town centres – lies on Auckland’s east coast. The area has long running community network, popular community centres and strong residents associations.
Maungakiekie Tamaki, the gate way to the south, is a vibrant and diverse community full of challenges and great opportunities.
Albert-Eden’s Local Board is passionate about community development and increasing neighbourhood connectedness.