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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).

Jul 27
8 min

Local Government conference 2022 - what was learned?

Regional tour highlights: From Taupō to Palmerston North / Te Papaioea - You can work together with government, iwi and a...

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Aug 30, 2021
3 min

Four and a half hours we'll never get back - debating the flow of the Manuherekia

The future of the Manuherekia River, and so that of the communities which surround and rely on it, was the subject of hours of debate at...

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Mar 29, 2021
4 min

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...

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Oct 25, 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 17, 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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