Posts by John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board
2309 days ago

Le Roy's Picnic Photo at Birkenhead Library

John Gillon from

Danielle Grant, Melanie Jane Kenrick and I were privileged to attend the unveiling of the Le Roy's Picnic Photo at Birkenhead Library, followed by a talk on the history of the Le Roy family in Birkenhead, and the origins of Le Roy's Bush Reserve.
Make sure you stop to have a look at the photo at the Birkenhead Library foyer the next time you are nearby. An information sign will be added in the future.
A huge thankyou to Birkenhead Library Manager Ania Biazik and library staff, Keith Salmon and Friends of Le Roys Bush, Margaret Peacocke and other family and friends of the Le Roy family.

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5 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.9% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.9% Complete
  • 25.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.7% Complete
  • 14.4% ... It is complicated
    14.4% Complete
1012 votes
3 hours ago

ENGLISH CHAT GROUP Glenfield Library, Bentley Ave, Glenfield

Helen from Totara Vale

I'd like to start a weekly English Chat Group starting this Friday 20th February 1230 - 130pm at the Glenfield library. Open to anyone who needs help learni English & understanding some NZ sayings. We can share stories. Im keen to help my community. Call/text me 027 3862680 if youre interested to meet & I can book us a table 😁 Cheers Helen

7 hours ago

Poll: Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Post recently shared an opinion piece on the Harbour Crossing and why a more democratic approach might be needed 🚗🚲👟

While most decisions sit within the political arena, many organisations—like NZTA—manage long-term projects that go beyond party lines. Politics can sometimes disrupt progress, and the next Harbour Crossing is a big decision that will affect all Aucklanders.

We’d love your thoughts: Should near-complete, shovel-ready designs be shared with the public, or should the community have a hand in shaping the designs from the start?

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Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?
  • 85% Community feedback and transparency is needed.
    85% Complete
  • 15% No. This would be impossible in practice.
    15% Complete
20 votes