Richard Hills
Richard Hills is an Auckland councillor known for his advocacy on community safety and welfare issues. Recently, he gained media attention for addressing the fears experienced by children during a protest against Brian Tamaki's Destiny Church. Hills highlighted the distressing atmosphere at a community event, where shouting and aggressive protests outside led to concerns for the safety of attendees, particularly children. He emphasized the need for local government to take a firm stance against personal attacks and threats of violence, advocating for the protection of all community members, especially those from the rainbow community who often face discrimination.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| New Zealand | 3 | 7.00 | 0.14% | +10% | 4,822,233 | 7,201 | $210,000 | 314$ |
| Totals | 3 | 4,822,233 | 7,201 | $210,000 | 314$ |
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Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
North Shore councillor Richard Hills replied to a comment on a community Facebook page about the incident.
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New Zealand:
Councillor Richard Hills, chair of the Policy and Planning Committee, says making the change will broaden what an assessment of a helipad application covers.
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New Zealand:
Richard Hills is the policy and planning committee chairman who commented on Watercare's management of water sources.
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New Zealand:
Local councillor Richard Hills supports the proposal to remove parking on Onewa Rd to improve traffic flow.
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New Zealand:
Richard Hills has Māori heritage and serves as a councillor.
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New Zealand:
Richard Hills commented on the importance of swimming pools for safety.
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New Zealand:
Richard Hills shared the terror felt by an 11-year-old inside the library during the protests.
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