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Dunedin-the Affordable City?

Dunedin-the Affordable City?

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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 clear that our affordability is rapidly being eroded away. These types of costs hurt our community and our economy. What’s new you might ask? Well…

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Ko to tatou hapori i te tuatahi

Ko to tatou hapori i te tuatahi

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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 learn a deeper understanding of the world and place we live in. I’ve been very fortunate to receive much support and guidance from many Maori…

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The Freedom Factor

The Freedom Factor

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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, dialogue and looking at innovative ways to control the effects of the activity on local people and local areas. In the Peninsula example the Dunedin…

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Reflecting on the Year

Reflecting on the Year

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The Norwegian playwright and poet Henrik Ibsen once wrote that “a community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.” In many respects it was that wish to make a difference and be part of the decision-making process that led me to stand for the Otago Peninsula Community Board. Being prepared “to take the helm” as Ibsen wrote and represent my community in the daily ebbs of flows of community life. As 2014 draws to…

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Welcome to My Web Site

Welcome to My Web Site

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Kiaora Koutou, tena koutou katoa, nau mai haere mai. Gidday and welcome to my personal site that discusses my life an issues on the Otago Peninsula Community Board Election website. I’ve created this site to allow people the opportunity to learn more about me and more about what I have to offer the Otago Peninsula. Please take the time to look at the Issues and Information page. Remember these are my personal views and not the views of the Otago Peninsula Community Board….

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