Monthly Archives: May 2016

Auckland’s disproportionate growth – not sustainable nor affordable

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Mike Lee

A letter I wrote to the Minister of Building and Housing Nick Smith requesting a revocation of a special housing area (SHA) at Kelmarna Avenue, Herne Bay, provoked a furious response. It has also set off a debate about the … Continue reading →

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The Nick Smith File

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Mike Lee

Letter to Hon Dr Nick Smith from Cr Mike Lee 22-April-2016 (1) Letter to Mike Lee from Hon Dr Nick Smith (2) Letter to Hon Dr Nick Smith 16-May-2016 (3)

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First speech as chairman of the ARC – 21.10. 2004

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Mike Lee

‘Honoured guests ladies and gentlemen, I wish to endorse our Chief Executive’s welcome to you all. A special welcome to the Mayor of Auckland City and to district councillors, Management of Watercare Services, trustees of the Auckland Energy Consumer Trust … Continue reading →

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My grandfather’s letter

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Mike Lee

I have had quite a long association with the Ponsonby during my time in politics, first with the Auckland Regional Council (I was first elected to the ARC ‘Auckland Central’ electorate in February 1992) and then as Auckland councillor for … Continue reading →

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