The Last Post

Hi everyone

Yesterday the results for Waitakere Ranges Local Board came out - for the record, I was not among the chosen few.

Thanks for checking out this blog and to all those who've taken an interest in any way, shape or form.

Til next time!

Cheers, C.

Waitakere Ranges - enough said!

And now the end is nigh ...

And now the end is nigh ... on a couple of different levels:

- these are the final days for Waitakere City as a geo-political entity (but not for the westie spirit!);

- these are also the final days of the campaign for local government elections 2010.

However things play out in the coming weeks, months and years, if good people get involved at all levels (from elected office to just voting once a term) then we'll do just fine.

Thanks for taking an interest - and thanks for voting! :-D

People and Place defining local identity in the West

Thanks for checking out my campaign blog!

As I write, there is exactly one week til the polls close. 21.5% of our Waitakere sisters and brothers have voted ... so I'd encourage you to join their ranks!

I've been posting some links to my facebook page (it's at /christopherpenk), which highlight some challenges and opportunities - as well as great work already been done - in West Auckland.

One theme that seems to be emerging is that our local identity is defined by our people and places, rather than any political structures, politicians or politics in general.

Now please help define it by voting for those who will represent what matters to you!