Vision Otago

This election, we have the unique opportunity to create a regional council that will be genuinely responsive to the needs of our region, and particularly to our Central/Lakes’ environment and communities.

The ORC has failed to improve water and lakes quality, address pest infestations, or listen to community concerns and priorities. Instead it has imposed average 20% per annum rate increases over the past six years, more than doubled its staff numbers, and constructed a new $65 million HQ in Dunedin. I want to return our council to the community, and seek your assistance to do so.

Reduced rates, better water quality, an effective Lakes Plan, an active pest policy, partnering with landowners, and open, transparent and honest governance — these will be my personal priorities over the next three years.

I’ve joined a team of people dedicated to the same ends, please visit www.visionotago.nz for more detailed policy and information.