Whangarei CBD Parking

Whangarei CBD Parking does affect us in Bream Bay as many of us go to "town" every now and again for sports, restaurants, activities, shopping.

Despite what some may say, the Whangarei District Council has in fact been slowly reducing the number of carparks within the CBD. The new green space which I believe was needed next to the new Hunterwasser, has removed approximately another 120 carparks, and the Council planners are planning that we have less carparking for the future of Whangarei.

I do believe in shared spaces in a CBD for walkers, cyclists, buses and cars however Whangarei's population is quite small at the moment and is a city that services many rural towns who travel via car.

There is a dire need of affordable parking, or even “free parking” for Whangarei right now. As most people walk no more than 300m from their vehicles when going shopping, even in large complexes like “Westfields” carparking is setup so that people can see the shop they want to go to. So do we want the change?

It costs approximately $1000 a day for a business to stay open in Whangarei’s CBD, and if you vote I Robertson (Bream Bay), I will champion the need for more parking, even free parking, so that businesses can stay in the CBD.

Always remember, if people can’t park and shop, then they will go somewhere else, mainly online. Online shopping maybe easy, however the money is not spent locally, if money is not spent locally, then businesses close, and if businesses close then people leave. Therefore, it is safe to say that parking is a vital part of keeping people in Whangarei and employed.

Hunterwasser, love it or hate it, it will drive parking demands sky high. So where will they park? A point presently neglected by Council. Driving further congestion and strangling the lifeblood further from the CBD.

Candidates preliminary list - My new Ward [2022]

In 2019 I was a candidate in Bream Bay for the Whangarei District Council. Iain Robertson I am now seeking election to represet all Whangarei residents by the people of the Mangakahia & Maungatapere area.

Seal Our Roads!

Sealing roads in the Whangarei District should be a priority and is essential for: Safety Reducing dust Less costs long term for ratepayers via rates and their vehicle expenditure. Less costs for the Whangarei District Council long term Beter for the environment and climate change - Electric Vehicles need smooth undusty roads... How can we do it: Change Council with a new vision and new people Take roading seriously like councils used to in the past Don't charge residents $4000 +GST in targeted rates Even though most rural properties dont recieve many of the council ammendenties seen in town! See my other post: Poor Unsealed Road Maintenance In addition to that I would want to lobby to central government to make State Highway One at least 2 lanes (Each direction) all the way to Whangarei with median barriers. This will reduce collisions vehicles that travel slowly such as trucks, buses and motor-homes will be more comfortable Safe passing...

Climate Change

In 2014, New Zealand contributed 0.17 per cent to the world's total greenhouse gas emissions. However, on a per capita basis, New Zealand is a significant emitter. Photo - Iain Robertson New Zealand is a global leader and a hot tourist destination for the world and this small country can definitely show the world how its done - has done with many issues throughout history. Photo - Iain Robertson Local Government has a significant role to play in climate change. I want to continue and add to the current initiatives that the Whangarei District Council are working on. Our communities are to face sea level rise/flooding, coastal erosion, increased extreme weather events, coastal inundation, landslides and droughts. The council must lead by example rather than point the finger by measuring and reducing emissions in the public organization and insuring our communities infrastructure is able to cope. I think all of the following are achievable w...

Poor Unsealed Road Maintenance

Routine maintenance of unsealed roads shouldn't look like this: Potholes, rutting and corrugation in the surface clearly means these roads have "failed" Drainage improvements and strengthening should be pretty standard practice on these types of roads and maintenance should occur more efficiently and more often. Photo Taken by Resident Its as though elected council are clearly owned and managed by the executives in the council who are actually employees. Patch ups are only supposed to be temporary solutions for a couple of days, not months. Please consider the next elected members of the Whangarei District council who may have conflicts of interest ("contracting mates") doing work on behalf of the council. Somebody is getting rich, not just Tyre shops! Photo Taken by Resident Photo Taken by Resident

Working Together & Trust

Being a bee keeper I get to see thousands of bees needing to work together in order to survive. Survival is a pretty good incentive to work together -- and in order for Whangarei to prosper we must work together. Bees have neither ego nor ulterior motives, Instead, they are totally focused on obtaining the goals for the betterment of the entire colony, not just specific individuals. As an IT entrepreneur, people put a lot of trust in me. I basically have a master key to their entire livelihoods, personal memories and information. To be in the IT field and to continue being successful people have to have great trust in me.

My Speech at Whangarei Youth Space

Iain Robertson Whangarei Youth Space My Speech at Whangarei Youth Space

What I want to Achieve [Vote Iain Robertson]

To put Mangakahia-Maungatapere Ratepayers first To continue any existing projects keeping costs within budget Open accountable Council with less bureaucracy Encourage economic success within Whangarei and specifically attracting businesses with job opportunities. To ensure preservation and enhancement of the environment I believe money spent on recreation should be treated as investments, not as expenditure. I am aware ratepayers expect their rates to benefit rural Whangarei and not only central Whangarei. I will fight for ratepayers wants and needs across Whangarei Vote Iain Robertson - Mangakahia-Maungatapere

3 Waters

Three Waters is a uniquely local issue, Ratepayers in every community have paid for water assets that are proposed to be being taken by Wellington, with the removal of local control. I will be visiting these assets on behalf of Whangarei ratepayers and meeting with affected Communities face-to-face. I say that people that are or will be considering the Three Waters proposals should do the same thing and get on the road to listen to local communities.

Vote NOW - The future is in YOUR HANDS

You can still vote in person as a special vote or hand in your voting documents at the Whangarei District Council Service Center 22A Rathbone Street Whangarei Vote NOW - The future is in YOUR HANDS

Vote Iain Robertson - Mangakahia-Maungatapere | Whangarei District Council

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