LTP - big costs for Lake Hayes people
By now you should have received the consultation document for the Otago Regional Council Long Term Plan (LTP). If not you can find out...
Welcome
Nau mai haere mai to my occasional blog that explores issues I face in my two main work roles. I’m a regional councillor at Otago Regional Council and a facilitator of professional practice programmes at Otago Polytechnic. In these pretty much complementary roles, I work for environmental and community regeneration. Council drives me nuts (but I generally enjoy it). Students keep me sane (clear, new thinking is inspiring).
- Oct 24, 2020
- 2 min
The why of the Bee Card
Buzz off with your bee-hind the times bus card October 18, 2020 - MOUNTAIN SCENE article. This article has caused quite a ruckus and lots...
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- Sep 16, 2020
- 5 min
Out and About After Lockdown
We have a new chair, Andrew Noone, a new annual plan, the Minister for the Environment overseeing our 3 water plans
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- May 28, 2020
- 11 min
Annual plan, your views on how we spend your money
Sounds dry, but is fascinating, educating, and humbling – Annual Plan hearings. Over 3 days in the last week, our council has heard...
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- May 12, 2020
- 3 min
It’s all about the wai – again
The Strategy and Policy ORC meeting tomorrow (Wednesday 13th May, 1pm) is super important. We’ll consider the aims of the Regional Land...
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- Apr 5, 2020
- 4 min
Another letter, calling time on ORC
The letter discussed at length in my last blog has further polarised people around their views on water rights. Community groups and...
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- Apr 1, 2020
- 9 min
The letter, should plans be delayed?
– 7 Councillors write a letter, excluding the other 5 (including the chair) and our treaty partner, Kāi tahu. The letter is read out on...
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- Jan 9, 2020
- 9 min
Water everywhere – councillor update #3
All about water and what’s happened since Minister David Parker and Judge Peter Skelton put a metaphorical bomb under ORC’s water planning
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- Dec 19, 2019
- 9 min
Wind down report – councillor update #2
Before things wind down (or up) for Christmas, and in the spirit of openness and transparency, here's details of the past month's activity.
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- Nov 17, 2019
- 4 min
ORC councillor update #1
My first weeks on the Otago Regional Council (ORC) have been an intense learning curve. As the first Queenstown based councillor on the...
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- Aug 24, 2019
- 5 min
Queenstown Airport Corporation Statement of Intent – the clock is ticking
There is no time to lose. Queenstown airport is within 3 years (depending on tourism slowdown) of reaching its noise boundaries.
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- Aug 19, 2019
- 6 min
Talking about restoring Lake Hayes – a model for the district?
Photo credit: Destination Queenstown Lake Hayes in Autumn Otago Regional Council (ORC) Dunstan ward candidates Alexa Forbes and Richard...
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- Apr 16, 2019
- 4 min
The Future of Ladies Mile
”An important question is should Council play a proactive role or a reactive role in managing this change. Whatever option is taken it is...
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- Mar 11, 2019
- 8 min
Queenstown traffic woes- lessons from Oslo
So if we want to reduce cars, reducing parking is a great step.
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- Aug 13, 2018
- 6 min
Talking noise boundaries
QAC’s plans have been presented on a special website and at several community meetings
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- May 13, 2016
- 5 min
Lessons from Aspen
“Take from those who can pay and give it to those who can’t, this is the real Aspen way."
Dan Blankenship, the CEO of Aspen’s Roaring Fork
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