Why some growth costs Tasman twice as much – and what that means for your rates
A discussion of rating implications of different development models comparing Richmond West and Nelson’s Bridge to Better.
Kevin Walmsley
Retired Equine Dentist, Carbon Analyst and Food Forester, Redwood Valley
Walking the Talk
Throughout my campaign, one of the most persistent criticisms I’ve heard about my proposed housing strategy is a personal one – that I “want to shove everyone else into high-density housing while I enjoy my beautiful lifestyle property,” suggesting a “do as I say and not as I do” attitude. So let’s set the record […]
Fresh leadership is a strength…
…it’s often what drives real change! Throughout New Zealand, many successful mayors have come in without prior council experience and made a real impact. People like Mark Blumsky in Wellington, who brought business experience and new energy to the city – or Nick Leggett in Porirua, elected as one of the country’s youngest mayors, who […]
Letter to Minister Chris Bishop
Please see below my letter to Minister Chris Bishop, advocating against an undemocratic Streamlined Planning Process for TDC’s Plan Change 81 and for the exclusion of contentious productive land rezonings in Mapua and Hope from any exemption of Plan Change 81 from the Minister’s plan change pause.
Celebrating Hope: A Family’s Handmade Haven
by Adrienne Matthews A bit more than twelve years ago, Olivia Neubauer, a lawyer, and husband Timo, architect and urban designer, lived in Auckland. “We started renting out a room in our house through Airbnb which was quite a new concept at the time,” says Timo. “It was a really positive experience having holidaymakers stay […]
The future of Tasman – decided behind closed doors
Plan Change 81 is with the Minister now. Chris Bishop will decide whether to let Tasman District Council bypass his countrywide pause on plan changes and whether to grant TDC its wish for a Streamlined Planning Process that cuts out community appeals. If approved, this would mean no chance of Environment Court oversight. Nelson City […]
Sarah Whittle
Former teacher and Regional Coordinator Parent to Parent Nelson. Currently a full-time mum and advocate for disabled son, Hope
David Martin
Former chair of major publishing houses, UK universities and community organisations in NZ (e.g. Mapua Waterfront Group), Bronte Peninsula
Sean Delany
Pouako, links to Motueka Baptist Church, Arotahi (Baptist Church Missional Society), Te Tai o Awatea Trust, Kaiwhakairo, Entrepreneur, Motueka