Andy Baker
Making public transport attractive
By Andy Baker, Franklin ward councillor
Politicians used to be accused of being willing to go to the opening of an envelope; that isn’t...
PC 120 – grow up or suffer the sprawl?
Housing intensification is in the spotlight as Auckland Council weighs up options related to where residents will reside moving forward.
Feedback is being sought for...
Watercare taps into growth
As Franklin’s population booms, there have been fears that the pipes might bust. However, a recently completed upgrade is intended to support development while...
Let’s get moving
By Andy Baker, Franklin ward councillor
The release of the first-ever National Infrastructure Plan lays bare the reality that this should have been completed...
Plenty of work to come
By Andy Baker, Franklin Ward Councillor
My first column since the council election last year, and I just want to thank everyone who first...
On the budget treadmill
By Andy Baker, Franklin ward councillor
In late May, Auckland Council adopted our latest budget.
It feels like (because we are) on a constant treadmill...
Changes in direction
By Andy Baker, Franklin Ward councillor
In recent months, Auckland Council has spent a lot of time talking about changes in direction regarding several...
