Simon Wilson
Senior Writer at New Zealand Herald
Senior writer NZ Herald: politics, climate, urban issues. Tues column, weekend features & more. Author HomeGround: The story of a building that changes lives
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nzherald.co.nz | Simon Wilson
I’ve been to seven housing conferences in the last few months, and many more housing-related events. I’ve sat through days of speeches and panel discussions. Government ministers have set out their plans. I’ve heard frontline stories and analysis from community housing providers, social workers and others. There’s been analysis from banks and other finance specialists, builders, public servants, planners and economists.
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nzherald.co.nz | Simon Wilson
Artist's impression of the Karanga-a-Hape Station on Mercury Lane, soon to be completed. This image assumes the street will carry traffic down the hill, but it will go the other way. It also seems to assume cars will park on the pedestrian area, but that seems unlikely. Opinion by Simon WilsonSimon Wilson is an award-winning senior writer covering politics, the climate crisis, transport, housing, urban design and social issues. He joined the Herald in 2018.
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2 weeks ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Simon Wilson
"Every student who’s able to independently get to school without a car trip is a win for our community." Photo / Martin SykesOpinion by Simon WilsonSimon Wilson is an award-winning senior writer covering politics, the climate crisis, transport, housing, urban design and social issues. He joined the Herald in 2018. Learn moreTHREE KEY FACTSThe Government’s new Speed Rule, raising speed limits that were lowered in recent years, comes into effect on July 1.
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nzherald.co.nz | Simon Wilson
Auckland's Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, Mayor Wayne Brown, and a Lamborghini. Photo / NZ HeraldAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown has apologised to his deputy, Desley Simpson, after saying she was only interested in helping her constituents buy Lamborghinis. Simpson represents the eastern suburbs ward of Ōrākei, which includes the wealthy suburbs of Remuera, Kohimarama and St Heliers. The mayor made his “Lamborghini” remark when he rang this reporter on March 12.
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nzherald.co.nz | Simon Wilson
Transport priorities in Auckland are being reset. Photo / Alex Burton Road maintenance and renewals spending is going up, public transport spending will fall and travel times on the roads will stay much the same. These are three of the key features in a new “statement of intent” (SOI) from Auckland Transport (AT). Also in the mix: although spending on road safety will rise by a whopping 73%, the number of deaths and serious injuries on the roads is hardly expected to fall.
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ICYMI, my column on the school fightback for safe speed limits, @nzherald premium and yesterday's paper. Now awaiting result of high court injunction appeal
Transport minister @cjsbishop's appalling plans to raise speed limits, inherited from Simeon Brown, face a High Court injunction today, along with opposition from schools everywhere. Here's my @nzherald column today, premium and paper https://t.co/z0tY0FxcmB
Transport minister @cjsbishop's appalling plans to raise speed limits, inherited from Simeon Brown, face a High Court injunction today, along with opposition from schools everywhere. Here's my @nzherald column today, premium and paper https://t.co/z0tY0FxcmB
But is it art? https://t.co/6LSZef9FyS