Written by Paul on the PeninsulaNovember 26, 2020
Where the Wild Things Are
Paul Pope Article
Winter is not my favourite season, I take no joy in the cold and darkness and if I had my way I would hibernate through it like a bear. However, with the arrival of spring my disposition changes and I become energised and optimistic once again. Spring on the Otago Peninsula though has its trials,
Written by Paul on the PeninsulaFebruary 16, 2016
Sand Mining at Tomahawk
Dunedin . Local Issues . Otago Peninsula . Otago Peninsula Community Board . Paul Pope . Tomahawk Article
The Tomahawk Community have expressed long-term concerns over the removal of sand from the beach. In 2015 I met with the Otago Regional Council to discuss those issues and to ask them to provide more information on the issue. One of the things they have agreed is to make their monitoring reports available to me
Written by Paul on the PeninsulaOctober 20, 2015
Making Plans and Planning
Broad Bay . Dunedin . Harwood . Local Issues . Macandrew Bay . Otago Harbour . Otago Peninsula . Otago Peninsula Community Board . Otakou . Paul Pope . Portobello . Pukehiki . Tomahawk Article
The District Plan is an extremely important document for Dunedin. It outlines the future direction of the city in regards to development, business, housing and the environment. The Resource Management Act 1991 requires a district plan to have; Objectives for the district Policies to implement the objectives Rules to implement the policies. It’s a crucial
Written by Paul on the PeninsulaSeptember 7, 2015
Environment Strategy Submission
Broad Bay . Dunedin . Harwood . Local Issues . Macandrew Bay . Otago Harbour . Otago Peninsula . Otago Peninsula Community Board . Otakou . Paul Pope . Portobello . Pukehiki . Tomahawk Article
Our first experiences of the environment and biodiversity usually come from our early explorations as children in our backyard and local community. It’s the beginning of our awareness of the natural world and an important step into our understanding of the world around us. The Dunedin City Council has recently presented Te Ao Turoa – The Natural World as
Written by Paul on the PeninsulaSeptember 7, 2015
Broadband on the Peninsula
Broad Bay . Dunedin . Harwood . Local Issues . Macandrew Bay . Otago Harbour . Otago Peninsula . Otakou . Paul Pope . Portobello . Pukehiki . Tomahawk Article
Many households and businesses have frustrations over the availability and quality of broadband in New Zealand. It seems to be taking forever for the fibre network and rural broadband initiatives to become available for many. The Otago Peninsula is no different and given its importance to the local economy as a tourism destination the need for better
Written by Paul on the PeninsulaAugust 27, 2015
Democracy Divided?
Broad Bay . Dunedin . Harwood . Local Issues . Macandrew Bay . Otago Harbour . Otago Peninsula . Otago Peninsula Community Board . Otakou . Paul Pope . Portobello . Pukehiki . Tomahawk Article
The recent Representation Review undertaken by the Dunedin City Council will see major changes to Community Boards across the city. For the Otago Peninsula that means we have lost the Tomahawk area from the Otago Peninsula and next year may lose two of the Board’s members. This appears to be part of a longer term plan
Written by Paul on the PeninsulaMarch 25, 2015
Annual Plan 2015
Written by Paul on the PeninsulaDecember 9, 2014
Reflecting on the Year
Dunedin . Otago Harbour . Otago Peninsula . Otago Peninsula Community Board . Paul Pope Article
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
Written by Paul on the PeninsulaNovember 3, 2014
Going for a Skate
Dunedin . Local Issues . Otago Harbour . Otago Peninsula . Otago Peninsula Community Board . Paul Pope Article
I was at the working bee held at the Portobello Domain, developing the skate park with a great bunch of people and their kids recently. Peninsula communities are so good at getting together and pitching in when there is something that needs to be done, especially when it comes to providing facilities for their kids. It
Written by Paul on the PeninsulaSeptember 14, 2014
Accepting the Challenge
Dunedin . Otago Harbour . Otago Peninsula Community Board . Paul Pope . Portobello Article
On a rather gloomy damp day that was thick with mist staying in bed seemed like a very good option, but the Pope whanau from Portobello had other ideas. My wife Lyn and I have always encouraged our kids to be good citizens and do things for their community selflessly. We want them to take an