Richard Hills
New ZealandpoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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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Richard Hills is a North Shore ward councillor who voted for the 7.9% rates rise and commented on the vitriol directed at councillors.
Abuse and threats surge against Auckland councillors after rates hikeNew Zealand· 2026-06-23
North Shore councillor Richard Hills described the government's announcement as a sick joke.
Auckland City Mission seeks refuge status to shield rough sleepers from lawNew Zealand· 2026-02-27
Auckland councillor Richard Hills expressed sadness over the fire at the school, highlighting the impact on students and staff.
Northcote College fire: Union blames Fire and Emergency for delay in responseNew Zealand· 2026-02-20
Auckland councillor Richard Hills said it was sad to see another fire at the school.
Fire breaks out in Auckland’s Northcote College during firefighters strikeNew Zealand· 2026-02-20
Richard Hills, the chairman of the Policy, Planning and Development Committee, said elected members took public feedback seriously.
Auckland’s fortnightly rubbish collection trial kicked to kerbNew Zealand· 2025-12-16
North Shore Councillor Richard Hills called the incident 'scary and gross'.
Police investigate nude man in camo mask at Birkenhead Le Roy Bush walkwayNew Zealand· 2025-12-04
Richard Hills is a North Shore councillor who introduced the debate on supporting more events at Eden Park.
Auckland Council backs more Eden Park concerts ‘in principle’ after debateNew Zealand· 2025-11-27
I’m glad to have councillor Andy Baker and councillor Richard Hills chairing those committees.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown rewards his trusted councillors – Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-11-06
Richard Hills is the council’s planning committee chairman and is affiliated with Labour.
National, Labour and Auckland: The challenge of purple politics – Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-10-21
Richard Hills has been elected alongside John Gillion.
Thousands of Auckland special votes ruled invalid in final election countNew Zealand· 2025-10-18
Richard Hills will still run planning because he does such a good job.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown outlines goals before Christmas break, focusing on Auckland Transport and techNew Zealand· 2025-10-12
Richard Hills is a councillor and the chair of the planning committee, praised by Wayne Brown.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown talks to Simon Wilson: Grumpy no more?New Zealand· 2025-09-27
Bishop has advised Mayor Wayne Brown and councillor Richard Hills, who chairs the policy and planning committee of council.
Residential zoning in Auckland: The council showdown todayNew Zealand· 2025-09-24Councillor Richard Hills.
Wayne Brown and Warkworth sewage: News from the campaign trail - Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-09-19
Richard Hills is a councillor who emphasized the need for Auckland Transport to decarbonise its ferry fleet.
Ten things you might not know about Auckland Transport - Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-09-05
North Shore councillor Richard Hills showed at least 12 police cars stationed across the road.
Wrong-way police chase closes section of busy North Shore, Auckland road at rush hourNew Zealand· 2025-08-20Richard Hills is the committee chairman who expressed concerns about the public's understanding of the process.
Auckland Council debates new plan for 2 million homes, higher building densityNew Zealand· 2025-08-20
Richard Hills is the chairman of the council’s Policy and Planning Committee discussing the plan change.
Auckland housing: Three-storey designation to go from hundreds of thousands of homesNew Zealand· 2025-08-18
Councillor Richard Hills says that 50% of morning commuters going over the bridge are in a bus, enjoying the view.
Tall towers versus volcanic views: The building blocks in Auckland’s developmentNew Zealand· 2025-07-25
Richard Hills is the chairman of the policy and planning committee who proposed an amendment regarding private helipads in urban Auckland.
Westmere helipad case prompts Auckland Council to review rulesNew Zealand· 2025-07-24
Hills ruled that Williamson should withdraw his remarks and apologize during the meeting.
Exclusive: More explicit rumours about Tory Whanau – this time from Auckland councillor Maurice WilliamsonNew Zealand· 2025-07-22
Richard Hills is the assistant racing manager at Shadwell.
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United Arab Emirates· 2025-07-17
Councillor Richard Hills said it was great to see progress on the housing front over the past eight years.
Auckland housing supply improves, 100,000 homes built in seven yearsNew Zealand· 2025-07-05
Councillor Richard Hills was among those who opposed the ban on private helipads.
Auckland councillor Mike Lee pushes to ban private helipads in residential areasNew Zealand· 2025-07-04
Richard Hills indicated that councillors were already leaning towards higher building limits.
Love this City: Oyster farmers’ desperate plea; some e-scooter sense (at last); the wonderful art and light show of MatarikiNew Zealand· 2025-06-27
Local councillor Richard Hills mentioned that the burst water main was complex and affected a wider network.
North Shore water outage: Burst water main affects Hillcrest, Northcote, TakapunaNew Zealand· 2025-06-11
Richard Hills is the planning committee chairman who discussed the council's ability to opt out of previous directives.
Confidential Auckland Council blueprint to address housing intensification, flood risksNew Zealand· 2025-05-27Richard Hills, the planning committee chairman, stated that the Waitākere Heritage Act requires a deed of acknowledgement with the listed iwi.
Shane Jones, David Seymour reject Waitākere Ranges ‘co-governance’ planNew Zealand· 2025-04-28
Auckland councillor Richard Hills expressed disappointment over people allegedly taking advantage during the storm aftermath.
Cyclone Tam: ‘Suspicious’ woman claimed to be damage surveyor, Beach Haven resident warnsNew Zealand· 2025-04-21Auckland Councillor Richard Hills said parts of Auckland, including the North Shore, received more than a month’s worth of rain in just over an hour.
Vector power outages Cyclone Tam: Beach Haven streets without power for over 50 hours, thunderstorms likelyNew Zealand· 2025-04-19
