A balanced approach to local sustainability that boosts economic development and protects property rights while managing our natural environment is essential. I’ll support reforms to reduce red tape in resource consents, opposing impractical measures that burden ratepayers and local industries without meaningful benefits.

NPDC’s parks and reserves are a strength, but overall satisfaction is dropping due to inefficiencies. I’ll focus on enhancing community facilities and events through voluntary partnerships, ensuring council supports what residents value without wasteful spending.

We shouldn’t wait around for council to solve every problem. Our voluntary sector is where the endless capacity for innovation and creative thought comes from. When challenges arise, good neighbours step up and solve problems from the bottom up, and I’ll champion this in NPDC decisions.

Council planning often ties developments in red tape, delaying progress and infringing on property rights. I’ll push for streamlined consents under NPDC’s jurisdiction, allowing owners to build responsibly without restrictive zoning that harms neighbours or drives up costs.