How to stay safe at the beach this summer Weather forecasters are predicting a long hot summer ahead. And with overseas travel off-limits, more of us than ever will be flocking to beaches across the country. Here in West Auckland, we are lucky to have some of the best beaches in New Zealand. But the…
Top Up For Toys This Christmas thousands of West Aucklanders will be doing it especially tough. The impact of COVID-19 has meant many people have either lost their jobs or are struggling on reduced wages. For many of these families, everyday costs, like rent, bills and food, mean there isn’t any money left over for…
Inquiry into the 2019 Local Elections Both the Waitakere and Portage Licensing Trusts made submissions to the Inquiry Into The 2019 Local Elections And Liquor Licensing Trust Elections, And Recent Energy Trust Elections. The inquiry, which is normally held after the triennial elections, had the following terms of reference: 1) Examine the law and administrative…
Easy Choice Family Kai We are proud to partner with Health Families Waitakere to bring the Easy Choice Family Kai cookbook to West Auckland. This book is a free, seasonal meal planner and recipe book which helps families shop for, cook and eat nourishing and affordable food. The four seasonal cookbooks contain four weekly meal…
Queues at West Auckland Liquor Stores set to Ease Following New Restrictions Queues at West Auckland liquor stores are set to ease as the result of new restrictions on the sale of spirits through the outlets. From Monday the 6th of April, The Trusts retail stores will no longer sell spirits and premixed (RTDs) -…
MEDIA STATEMENT FROM ROSS CLOW PRESIDENT, PORTAGE LICENSING TRUST 22 March 2019 Yesterday I was made aware of comments allegedly made on social media last year by Paul Davie, an Elected Member of the Portage Licensing Trust, representing the Blockhouse Bay, Avondale, New Windsor, Waterview and Mt Albert areas. Mr Davie’s alleged comments and his personal political…