It's been a busy year and we're finally winding down into Christmas. I'll put my newsletter out in the new year because I suspect no-one will want to read it now (not sure they ever did anyway!). There's a fair amount going on including some decent progress on the Johnsonville Mall project and ths associated roading infrastructure, which is badly needed up here, construction continuing at the Amesbury Community Hall and design work being undertaken on the Newlands Centre upgrade. 

The plan for 2012 is to ensure the imminent upgrade of Keith Spry Pool, some beautification projects in Tawa and confirming funding for Johnsonville Library. All the northern suburbs are asking for is their fair share of the ratepayer pot, no more no less.

City wide there's a pressing issue at Zealandia and I'll be on the working party of 3 councillors, the Mayor, Alan Isaac and council staff to see how the future lies there. 

Otherwise, have a great break, meri kirihimete, enjoy the sun and hopefully some runs backyard cricket.