Ken Turner
Ken Turner is a local councillor in Waitākere, known for his advocacy on transportation issues in Auckland. He has recently expressed frustration over the city's roadworks, particularly in relation to the Victoria St linear park project, highlighting the significant delays and disruptions caused to commuters.
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Recent news mentions
Waitākere councillor Ken Turner found the Mission's presentation confronting and it prompted him to do some soul-searching.
Auckland City Mission seeks refuge status to shield rough sleepers from law
New Zealand· 2026-02-27
Both Waitākere councillors, Henderson and Ken Turner, have been appointed to the new Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Forum.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown rewards his trusted councillors – Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-11-06
Ken Turner is a councillor who expressed skepticism about the proposed fund for big events.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown blasts Christine Fletcher’s planning comments - Love this City with Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-08-29
Ken Turner rejected concerns about women's safety at council and defended his behaviour.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s ‘vulgar’ orgasm comment and ‘boys’ club’ claims at councilNew Zealand· 2025-08-18
Councillor Ken Turner was one of the supporters of the ban on private helipads.
Auckland councillor Mike Lee pushes to ban private helipads in residential areasNew Zealand· 2025-07-04
Ken Turner has been in the industry for 25 years with credits including The Lord of the Rings.
TV show makers endorse $200m film production hub, tell of Queenstown strugglesNew Zealand· 2025-06-26
Ken Turner said the water company had good practices in place that picked up the offending.
Auckland Watercare engineer pleads guilty to $1m fraud, faces up to seven years in prisonNew Zealand· 2025-05-08
Councillor Ken Turner is mentioned as waiting in his car at traffic lights.
Letters: Auckland CBD progress requires patience; allowing citizen’s arrest is Maga madnessNew Zealand· 2025-02-27
Waitākere councillor Ken Turner shares the mayor’s frustration at the recently installed roadworks.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown calls for pause on $60m Victoria St linear park projectNew Zealand· 2025-02-25
