Written by Paul on the PeninsulaSeptember 17, 2016
Dunedin-the Affordable City?
2016 Elections . Dunedin . Paul Pope Article
One of the main themes of the Dunedin City Council Economic Development Strategy has been the notion that Dunedin is an affordable city. That’s an admirable idea and one that every person would naturally support. However, when looking at the annual fees and charges that the City Council ask citizens pay for services it becomes
Written by Paul on the PeninsulaAugust 30, 2016
Ko to tatou hapori i te tuatahi
2016 Elections . Dunedin . Local Issues . Paul Pope Article
I was a little whakama (shy, nervous) about putting out an election sign in Te Reo Maori. However, living on the Peninsula and working in Dunedin has taught me to look deeply at the nature of our community and how we can support one another.Language is one of those ways, and through it we can
Written by Paul on the PeninsulaAugust 12, 2016
The Freedom Factor
2016 Elections . Local Issues . Paul Pope Article
In the last few months we’ve seen the knotty problem of freedom camping in areas like Warrington raised by the community. Having spent the last three years on the Otago Peninsula Community Board dealing with this issue its become clear that we must act far more decisively than we have done to date. That means investment,
Written by Paul on the PeninsulaJuly 28, 2016
Our Hospital and its Future
2016 Elections . Dunedin . Local Issues . Paul Pope Article
This has been an issue that the City Council has not engaged with or supported the community. Protest over changes to food contracts have been met with deaf Council ears. The future of the hospital for the community, University of Otago Medical School and employment is a crucial issue for Dunedin. While its true that