Pippa Coom
@pippacoom.bsky.social
Governance | Strategic Advice | Campaigns
Former Auckland Councillor
Former Auckland Councillor
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'.. it seems that local and regional government are being set up as a target to distract New Zealanders from their dissatisfaction with the current regime.' - Anne Salmond
Anne Salmond: We're reforming the wrong part of government
Coalition Govt ministers insist their reform of regional councils is 'not a power grab' - but all the evidence suggests the opposite, to democracy's detriment
newsroom.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
'.. it seems that local and regional government are being set up as a target to distract New Zealanders from their dissatisfaction with the current regime.' - Anne Salmond
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The abuse Julie Fairey copped after being HIT BY A CAR is exactly what happens when we treat online harm as background noise. Women in politics bear the brunt, especially women of colour. Until NZ actually regulates platforms properly, this will keep happening #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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'It just seems cruel': Councillor shocked by comments after cycling accident
Councillor Julie Fairey has become accustomed to abusive comments - but she was still stunned.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The abuse Julie Fairey copped after being HIT BY A CAR is exactly what happens when we treat online harm as background noise. Women in politics bear the brunt, especially women of colour. Until NZ actually regulates platforms properly, this will keep happening #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
This is a great op-ed on the immense value of complete and connected bike networks but author @connorsharp.bsky.social is too modest. He wasn't just there at the celebration he helped open the Westmere to Pt Chev cycleway
November 20, 2025 at 12:15 AM
This is a great op-ed on the immense value of complete and connected bike networks but author @connorsharp.bsky.social is too modest. He wasn't just there at the celebration he helped open the Westmere to Pt Chev cycleway
"Power confers this hypocrisy, as does increased aggression, less empathy and a sense of entitlement, all of which characterise this Government. It’s the ultimate judge of character and, at its worst, strips politicians of any authenticity" - Janet Wilson (no paywall on The Post articles today)
There’s a moment in every party’s governing term when realisation slowly dawns that it has lost any agency it once had with those who put it in power.
#nzpol
#nzpol
National missing the message by only listening to those it wants to
OPINION: There’s a moment in every party’s governing term when realisation slowly dawns that it’s lost any agency it once had with those who put it in power.
www.thepost.co.nz
November 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM
"Power confers this hypocrisy, as does increased aggression, less empathy and a sense of entitlement, all of which characterise this Government. It’s the ultimate judge of character and, at its worst, strips politicians of any authenticity" - Janet Wilson (no paywall on The Post articles today)
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Matt @greaterauckland.bsky.social drills down on Chris Bishop's speech about how expensive all the mega-roads his government keeps promising will be. If they ever get built. www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/20/m...
Minister admits RoNS reality is biting – and hard - Greater Auckland
“Whatever the problem, build another road” has been a hallmark of policy from the current government. And we’ve long suggested that is simply not affordable or practical – including just
www.greaterauckland.org.nz
November 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Matt @greaterauckland.bsky.social drills down on Chris Bishop's speech about how expensive all the mega-roads his government keeps promising will be. If they ever get built. www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/20/m...
Sweet vindication after the nasty culture war #bikelash election 3 yrs ago. Turns out communities do want safe streets & cyclelanes.
Not the complete result we wanted but very happy to have been part of a campaign built on positive progressive policies with a great group of candidates
#nzpol
Not the complete result we wanted but very happy to have been part of a campaign built on positive progressive policies with a great group of candidates
#nzpol
Celebrating our wins! Being trusted by the residents of both Waitematā and Albert Eden local boards to hold a majority, topping the councillor poll in Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa and retaining seats in Puketāpapa and on the PLT #nzpol cityvision.org.nz/news/positiv...
Positive progressive platform delivers for City Vision — City Vision
City Vision has regained the majority on the Albert-Eden and Waitematā local boards after successfully running on a vision for a thriving, inclusive and liveable Auckland. In further success for the ...
cityvision.org.nz
November 14, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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Happy Halloween!
The scariest thing about tonight isn't the costumes, it's the road safety stats.
Halloween sees a 30% spike in crashes involving people walking or cycling w/ 1/3 of these crashes between 4-8pm, peak trick-or-treating hours.
Drivers: slow down tonight so everyone gets home safe.
The scariest thing about tonight isn't the costumes, it's the road safety stats.
Halloween sees a 30% spike in crashes involving people walking or cycling w/ 1/3 of these crashes between 4-8pm, peak trick-or-treating hours.
Drivers: slow down tonight so everyone gets home safe.
October 30, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Happy Halloween!
The scariest thing about tonight isn't the costumes, it's the road safety stats.
Halloween sees a 30% spike in crashes involving people walking or cycling w/ 1/3 of these crashes between 4-8pm, peak trick-or-treating hours.
Drivers: slow down tonight so everyone gets home safe.
The scariest thing about tonight isn't the costumes, it's the road safety stats.
Halloween sees a 30% spike in crashes involving people walking or cycling w/ 1/3 of these crashes between 4-8pm, peak trick-or-treating hours.
Drivers: slow down tonight so everyone gets home safe.
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A day to unfurl the United Tribes Ensign selected a year earlier by W[h]akaputanga o Nu Tireni at Waitangi in 1834 — the first flag of Aotearoa New Zealand.
October 28, 2025 at 2:17 AM
A day to unfurl the United Tribes Ensign selected a year earlier by W[h]akaputanga o Nu Tireni at Waitangi in 1834 — the first flag of Aotearoa New Zealand.
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It’s going as well as you might expect
October 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
It’s going as well as you might expect
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Comment of the day (so far):
"I would rather have a smaller road on my way to a high-class hospital." 🎯
"I would rather have a smaller road on my way to a high-class hospital." 🎯
"They know they can’t deliver all of these projects, but they want to pretend they still can. It seems that whatever the question, this government’s answer is 'More RoNS'. But more RoNs will bankrupt the nation."
In today's post, Matt Lowrie gets real on the costs of Roads of National Significance.
In today's post, Matt Lowrie gets real on the costs of Roads of National Significance.
Reality bites: RoNS will bankrupt the nation - Greater Auckland
The government’s Yesterday’s funding announcement on preparatory work includes this for the East West link: Funding of $102m to progress design, consenting and route protection. Hamilton Southern Link...
www.greaterauckland.org.nz
October 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Comment of the day (so far):
"I would rather have a smaller road on my way to a high-class hospital." 🎯
"I would rather have a smaller road on my way to a high-class hospital." 🎯
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What was actually in the fine print of yesterday's roading announcement: a $40-to-$50 billion bill that we could not pay without bankrupting ourselves. This has been implicit for a long time and should be in the damn headlines. greaterauckland.substack.com/p/reality-bi...
Reality bites: RoNS will bankrupt the nation
The government’s mega-roads programme is now looking to cost an astonishing $40-50 billion, based on new documents released yesterday by the NZTA.On Monday, Transport Minister Chris Bishop touted the ...
greaterauckland.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
What was actually in the fine print of yesterday's roading announcement: a $40-to-$50 billion bill that we could not pay without bankrupting ourselves. This has been implicit for a long time and should be in the damn headlines. greaterauckland.substack.com/p/reality-bi...
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Doctors cross ethical line says man who raised speed limits for no reason despite extensive evidence it would lead to more injuries and death.
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Simeon Brown accuses doctors of crossing 'ethical line' with mega strike
There were audible cries of disbelief during the Simeon Brown's speech to a senior doctors' conference.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Doctors cross ethical line says man who raised speed limits for no reason despite extensive evidence it would lead to more injuries and death.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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That feeling when the special votes tip your local board back towards favouring kid-friendly and bike-friendly streets…
October 13, 2025 at 4:51 AM
That feeling when the special votes tip your local board back towards favouring kid-friendly and bike-friendly streets…
This is really great news. City Vision (Labour, Greens & independents) has flipped two local boards. This is a win for progressive policies. Communities want climate action, street improvements, safe speeds and bike lanes
The preliminary result is now out. We're really delighted to have secured the majority on the Albert-Eden Local Board with the election of Michelle Thorp
voteauckland.co.nz/en/2025-loca...
voteauckland.co.nz/en/2025-loca...
Local board member results | Vote Auckland
Local board member results for the 2025 local elections.
voteauckland.co.nz
October 13, 2025 at 4:11 AM
This is really great news. City Vision (Labour, Greens & independents) has flipped two local boards. This is a win for progressive policies. Communities want climate action, street improvements, safe speeds and bike lanes
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The select committee report on the Regulatory Standards Bill is in.
📝166,000 submissions.
❌98.7% opposed.
Yet National are going to continue supporting it.
🗣New Zealand could not have been louder, but Luxon still isn’t listening.
📝166,000 submissions.
❌98.7% opposed.
Yet National are going to continue supporting it.
🗣New Zealand could not have been louder, but Luxon still isn’t listening.
October 13, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The select committee report on the Regulatory Standards Bill is in.
📝166,000 submissions.
❌98.7% opposed.
Yet National are going to continue supporting it.
🗣New Zealand could not have been louder, but Luxon still isn’t listening.
📝166,000 submissions.
❌98.7% opposed.
Yet National are going to continue supporting it.
🗣New Zealand could not have been louder, but Luxon still isn’t listening.
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#Auckland there's a heap of places to drop off voting papers right up until midday TODAY
Your vote matters to secure progressive local boards & a council that supports #climateaction #safestreets #affordablehousing #TeTiriti
No papers? Make a special vote
voteauckland.co.nz/en/informati...
Your vote matters to secure progressive local boards & a council that supports #climateaction #safestreets #affordablehousing #TeTiriti
No papers? Make a special vote
voteauckland.co.nz/en/informati...
Where to vote | Vote Auckland
Find your nearest location to drop off your vote, enrol to vote or cast a special vote.
voteauckland.co.nz
October 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
#Auckland there's a heap of places to drop off voting papers right up until midday TODAY
Your vote matters to secure progressive local boards & a council that supports #climateaction #safestreets #affordablehousing #TeTiriti
No papers? Make a special vote
voteauckland.co.nz/en/informati...
Your vote matters to secure progressive local boards & a council that supports #climateaction #safestreets #affordablehousing #TeTiriti
No papers? Make a special vote
voteauckland.co.nz/en/informati...
Candidates in local govt elections face very little scrutiny.
I'm grateful to @misswhanau.bsky.social for calling out the abuse and raising awareness.
This 🧵 on why it matters (incl extra red flags for Nat party aligned candidates courting cookers)
I'm grateful to @misswhanau.bsky.social for calling out the abuse and raising awareness.
This 🧵 on why it matters (incl extra red flags for Nat party aligned candidates courting cookers)
Get your local election votes in by noon on Saturday! Why? To ensure a great future for your city, of course. And also, to help make politics civil again. We owe it to each other to lift the standard of discourse, keep it evidence-based, and avoid falling for conspiracy and abuse. Here’s the thing🧵
October 8, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Candidates in local govt elections face very little scrutiny.
I'm grateful to @misswhanau.bsky.social for calling out the abuse and raising awareness.
This 🧵 on why it matters (incl extra red flags for Nat party aligned candidates courting cookers)
I'm grateful to @misswhanau.bsky.social for calling out the abuse and raising awareness.
This 🧵 on why it matters (incl extra red flags for Nat party aligned candidates courting cookers)
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Goldsmith “exploring ideas for cutting down (special) votes”
We see you and your imported anti-democratic strategies.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
We see you and your imported anti-democratic strategies.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Government explored ban on people voting outside their electorate
The justice minister had said it was “worth exploring” requiring people to be in their electorate to vote, one of the ideas for cutting down on the number of special votes.
www.thepost.co.nz
October 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Goldsmith “exploring ideas for cutting down (special) votes”
We see you and your imported anti-democratic strategies.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
We see you and your imported anti-democratic strategies.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
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Feel like our priorities on what's urgent may be a bit skewed
September 27, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Feel like our priorities on what's urgent may be a bit skewed
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A viable cycling network is a vital safety-net for people and the economy. Is the cheapest transport network to install and maintain. A measure of a city’s competence and civility.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/pinchpo...
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September 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A viable cycling network is a vital safety-net for people and the economy. Is the cheapest transport network to install and maintain. A measure of a city’s competence and civility.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/pinchpo...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/pinchpo...
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My friend @pippacoom.bsky.social has written a great piece about the Council race in Waitematā and Gulf, and why @patrickreynolds.bsky.social is a much better choice than Mike Lee.
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Mike Lee had his comeback - now it's time for positive progressive leadership - Pippa Coom
Auckland’s central suburbs, city centre and Gulf Islands deserve and need an elected representative who really understands how Tāmaki Makarau functions, has 21st solutions to offer to the challenging ...
pippacoom.co.nz
September 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
My friend @pippacoom.bsky.social has written a great piece about the Council race in Waitematā and Gulf, and why @patrickreynolds.bsky.social is a much better choice than Mike Lee.
pippacoom.co.nz/news/mike-le...
pippacoom.co.nz/news/mike-le...
The government has gutted pay equity claims. Over 180,000 workers, mainly women, impacted. Day of action for #payequity
Stand up. Fight back!
Stand up. Fight back!
September 20, 2025 at 3:34 AM
The government has gutted pay equity claims. Over 180,000 workers, mainly women, impacted. Day of action for #payequity
Stand up. Fight back!
Stand up. Fight back!
Richard is far too polite to say but you can also add George Wood, Wayne Walker and John Watson. All have been around for too long on Auckland Council without having made any positive contribution #nzpol
He won't say it, but...
Mike Lee, Maurice Williamson, and Christine Fletcher, if I had to guess based on recently comments
Mike's comments on Waiheke Radio were basically this: it all sucks and it has for years
Yes, but YOU'VE been doing this for 30 years, so... who did it?
Mike Lee, Maurice Williamson, and Christine Fletcher, if I had to guess based on recently comments
Mike's comments on Waiheke Radio were basically this: it all sucks and it has for years
Yes, but YOU'VE been doing this for 30 years, so... who did it?
Grumpy Facebook rant ahoy. 🩷
September 18, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Richard is far too polite to say but you can also add George Wood, Wayne Walker and John Watson. All have been around for too long on Auckland Council without having made any positive contribution #nzpol
Thank to this submission guide I've been able to make a quick one against the latest attempts by the govt to undermine our democracy. Super easy to submit before the 1pm TODAY deadline.
On brand last minute but got mine in.Please please please take 5 minutes BEFORE 1 PM TODAY ‼️‼️ Rejecting this Bill is massively important for us and our democracy. The Greens Submission Guide is excellent, please use with your own flair and what have you. DO IT!
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Electoral Amendment Bill Submission Guide
action.greens.org.nz
September 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Thank to this submission guide I've been able to make a quick one against the latest attempts by the govt to undermine our democracy. Super easy to submit before the 1pm TODAY deadline.