Alex Johnston

Guest writer

Alex Johnston is the Deputy Chair of Auckland Council’s Youth Advisory Panel. He is 19and studies Law and English at the University of Auckland.

Photograph: Jorge Royan

‘Aww, poor thing’ – A victory for the loudest Aucklanders in the room

The response to young voices at yesterday's controversial meeting suggests that the views of the half-million Aucklanders under 24 will continue to be sidelined.

By Alex Johnston | 25th February, 2016