
Parklets make more space for people
More parklets are on the way! When we challenge our ideas of what our streets should do, we open ourselves up to fantastic new opportunities

Saving money and the environment
When I ran for Council I promised that we would get the decarbonisation of our pools back into the Long-Term Plan. On Thursday I kept that promise. We’re going to reduce our carbon emissions by 2,916 tones and save $10 million dollars over the next 10 years in the process.

Our progress on city safety
Across Aotearoa rime is on the rise. City centers across Aotearoa are seeing 34% more reports of crime in 2023 than they were in 2021, with some like Hamilton seeing an increase as large at 51%. There is one city however that’s an outlier – and that’s Pōneke.

Working with the environment
We can uphold te mana o te wai, be guided by mātauranga māori, and reduce the risks of flooding while increasing the biodiversity and health of our streams.

A big win for housing
The District Plan will enable thousands more homes that Pōneke desperately needs. Together, we've taken real action to ensure everyone has access to a warm, dry, affordable home