Community Coalition Against Cuts

The coalition of chaos government announced it will stop the Regional Fuel Tax (RFT) in June. Here is the response of the Mayor of Auckand City:
‘My city, not theirs’ - Brown on scrapped fuel tax

‘My city, not theirs’ - Brown on scrapped fuel tax Auckland mayor says council will negotiate with the Government, but won’t allow them to “walk all over” him.

The rich keep getting richer at the expenses of the poor who keep getting poorer 🤑:
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The growing wealth disparity continues to widen the gap between the rich and the poor, leaving the disadvantaged with diminishing resources while the affluent continue to amass even greater riches.

Are we ready for these cuts? Can we imagine what it will be like if these go through? 🤔

We are back with and

The coalition of cuts NAT-ACT is proposing more cuts after election. Decades of gains are at risk this election:
- Te Arawhiti�- Te Puni Kokiri�- Māori wards�- Māori health authority�- Water reforms�- RMA reforms�And Te Tiriti.
Will all be gone under the coalition of cuts NAT-ACT. Get out and get everyone you know to VOTE.

⚠️Please share this post if you care about our planet!

A good read to understand a little bit about the consequences of privatisation of public assets and water infrastructures( Britain case study).

How to understand the woeful state of Britain’s water utilities

How to understand the woeful state of Britain’s water utilities The industry’s regulator deserves much of the blame

We expected this will happen. The port of Auckland is on the Mayor’s plan. After successfully passing to sell the airport shares. The port is Auckland is on the agenda for sale.
What’s your thoughts on thins? 🤔

Join us for a korero on the sale of Auckland’s strategic assets. Auckland Council succeeded at PARTIAL SALE of Auckland Airport shares. What’s coming next?

Community Response to the Budget Decision.
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South Auckland Rally Against the Cuts.
Time: 1pm
Date: Saturday 10 June
Location: at the Metro Theatre, 362 Massey Rd, Mangere East.

Time to mobilise our communities to stop the Council cuts!

South Auckland Rally Against the Cuts.
Time: 1pm
Date: Saturday 10 June
Location: at the Metro Theatre, 362 Massey Rd, Mangere East.

Time to mobilise our communities to stop the Council cuts!

Community join us tomorrow for a Hui. We are getting closer to the final decision on the proposed budget cuts.
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When Auckland Supercity was formed, our council made promises to keep our airport shares in "benefit for perpetuity" to provide free access to services such as libraries and swimming pools for the people in Manukau.

The airport is naturally not providing a return for shareholders after 2 years of travel bans due to covid, however the sale of the airport is a very permanent fix for a temporary problem.

Wayne, have you seen this document?

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-council-budget-south-auckland-leader-bursts-into-tears-at-loss-of-funding-for-programme-benefiting-60000-poor-children/243JIOMFZRCW3PZAGROCVHM54U/?fbclid=IwAR11NG4YBCPGVbZURUcQ3BVFBs9eC_iZCoDUH9u_QwbZFfmpCXEUliBJMvA

Council budget cuts: South Auckland leader weeps at loss of funding helping 60,000 poor kids Matt Winiata said there would be no funding for the programme.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CsSwaUqrndT/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

”Austerity can be expensive, especially for those who can afford the least and most vulnerable to the climate crisis.” Our regional demand for the next strike is No Cuts to Climate Action in Tāmaki Maukaurau! #nocuts #climatestrike

Wayne Brown: Don't Cut Community Services! The proposed budget cuts will have far-reaching consequences for all Aucklanders, but especially our marginalised and most vulnerable residents, including children, the elderly, the working poor, and those with disabilities. Page 30 of the Budget Consultation document states: “Cutting regional com...

NO CUTS for Climate Action
by Yuan Gao

Auckland, like many other cities around the world, requires funding for climate action due to the following reasons:

1. Mitigating Climate Change: Auckland, as a major urban centre, has a significant carbon footprint. Investing in climate action initiatives can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change. This includes funding for renewable energy projects, energy-efficient infrastructure, public transportation improvements, and promoting sustainable practices across various sectors.

2. Adapting to Climate Change Impacts: Auckland is already experiencing the effects of climate change, including rising sea levels, more frequent and intense storms and floods, and increased temperatures. Adequate funding is needed to develop and implement strategies to adapt to these impacts. This may involve coastal protection measures, flood management systems, resilient infrastructure, and urban planning considering future climate risks.

3. Protecting Natural Resources: Auckland is known for its natural beauty, harbours, beaches, and native forests. Funding for climate action can support initiatives to protect these valuable natural resources. This may include protecting and restoring wetlands, rivers, and streams to keep floodwaters away from homes and communities and improving our green spaces through planting trees and maintaining our parks so that our urban environment is more resilient in the face of extreme weather.

4. Enhancing Community Resilience: Climate change affects communities in various ways, including social, economic, and health impacts. Funding for climate action can support programmes that enhance community resilience, such as education and awareness campaigns, community engagement initiatives, and social support systems. It can also help vulnerable populations adapt to climate change and reduce the disparities arising from its effects.

5. Meeting International Commitments: New Zealand, as a signatory to international agreements like the Paris Agreement, has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and taking climate action. Auckland, as the largest city in the country, plays a crucial role in meeting these commitments. Adequate funding is necessary to fulfil these obligations and contribute to global efforts in combating climate change.

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Organic Market Garden
Olivia Bird
Bianca Ranson

A rates rise of 13% would cover the entire budget deficit. That is $8.40 a week for the average Auckland household.

We are in a climate crisis with investment needed to improve infrastructure, to cut emissions and maintain wellbeing.

We can fix Auckland through fair rates.
We don't need to sell our national assets.
We don't need to cut community services.
Mauriora.

No Cuts for Public Transport - written by Yuan Gao

Public transport is an essential public service that everyone in Tāmaki Makaurau should have access to. However, the infrastructure of Auckland cannot support its population.

After working on behalf of Auckland Transport to deliver personal journey plans in West Auckland, Puhinui and Northcote for nearly a year, I have witnessed poor public transport in Tāmaki Makaurau. Auckland Transport needs to upgrade the quality of its services before charging more to the public. Out of the 3200 people our team surveyed at the doorstep, the project team's most frequent response was that Auckland Transport needs to ensure bus routes are fully staffed so people can commute daily without the fear of frequent bus cancellations. Due to urban sprawls in Auckland, everyone may experience city-wide congestion during peak hour traffic. The shortage of bus drivers in Auckland before COVID-19 has deteriorated. Lack of leadership and administration in Auckland Transport has been an ongoing issue for a long time, and Auckland Transport has not improved the quality of working conditions for bus drivers. Therefore, communities and Auckland Transport need funding from Auckland Council.

Under Mayor Wayne Brown's proposed Annual Budget 2023/2024, there will be permanent cancellations of more than 1000 buses a day across all regions of Tāmaki Maukaurau. It is not what people living in Auckland expect Wayne Brown's "Fix Auckland" to be. Wayne Brown has been unaware of the scale of the issue in the public transport system for years in Auckland.

Please sign our petition and share it with your friends and whānau. All Aucklanders will be impacted by these cuts. The council has been presented with several alternative budgets by community leaders, and our Mayor needs to take it seriously!

Wayne Brown, you say "Taxing the rich is not an option", and we'd like to know;

Considering the wealthiest Aucklanders are making more money than ever, WHY NOT?

Wayne Brown: Don't Cut Community Services! The proposed budget cuts will have far-reaching consequences for all Aucklanders, but especially our marginalised and most vulnerable residents, including children, the elderly, the working poor, and those with disabilities. Page 30 of the Budget Consultation document states: “Cutting regional com...

Who is paying the price of these cuts?

Youth centers, environmental education projects, and play programmes will be cut alongside heaps of other social services in the budget proposed by Wayne Brown

Sophora Fox on TikTok Who is paying the price when we don't pay fair rates?

Let it sink in 🤔

NO NO! WAYNE IT DOESN’T MATTER, 49% OF AUCKLANDERS SAID THIS “ INCREASE RATE & DEBT”
Please just listen to Aucklanders. Thank you 🙏🏾

Auckland Council budget cuts: Protester laments possible loss of youth programmes Protesters gathered outside where Auckland councillors were meeting about the city's budget decisions today.

Cyclone, Floods and severe weather events hit Auckland at the beginning of the year. Do we really needs cuts for climate initiatives?🤔

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Scrapping Auckland Council childcare centres could cost ratepayers $1m, union says Redundancy payouts for staff could suck up all the savings expected by closing the centres, NZEI says.

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT PUBLIC TRANSPORT CUTS?

leave your comment below.

https://i.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/local-government/131633927/he-doesnt-care-about-us-refugee-advocate-slams-wayne-browns-budget-cut-proposal

All I want to say is that they don’t really care about us. - Wayne Brown has suggested “he cares about the community - yet says we should cut down on our spending rather than using his brain and resources to realise the solution has to come from taxing the rich.

“Instead of thinking there may be less money to shell out, they should look at their own spending. The economic and social development and support for New Zealand’s largest and most diverse region cannot be the sole responsibility of Auckland Council.

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'He doesn't care about us': Refugee advocate slams Wayne Brown's budget cut proposal Refugee and migrant communities will be drastically and disproportionately impacted by council budget cuts, says migrant advocate.