Richard Hills

Richard Hills

politician New Zealand

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
3,305
Power
144$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 4,822,233 3,305 $210,000 144$
Totals 1 4,822,233 3,305 $210,000 144$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Richard Hills, the planning committee chairman, stated that the Waitākere Heritage Act requires a deed of acknowledgement with the listed iwi. 6

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Shane Jones, David Seymour reject Waitākere Ranges ‘co-governance’ plan

New Zealand New Zealand: Auckland councillor Richard Hills expressed disappointment over people allegedly taking advantage during the storm aftermath. 4

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Cyclone Tam: ‘Suspicious’ woman claimed to be damage surveyor, Beach Haven resident warns

New Zealand New Zealand: Auckland 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. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Vector power outages Cyclone Tam: Beach Haven streets without power for over 50 hours, thunderstorms likely

New Zealand 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. 7

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Waiheke and Aotea Great Barrier helipads: Tougher consenting rules proposed by Auckland Council

New Zealand New Zealand: Richard Hills is the policy and planning committee chairman who commented on Watercare's management of water sources. 8

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Auckland water restrictions by May? Watercare says dam levels keep dropping as dry conditions persist