We are very disappointed with the decision from the local body commission. Having lost the rural representation that has been the founding part of forming the Gisborne District Council. When the smaller councils amalgamated it was with the understanding that the dedicated rural voice would not be lost. Well, it has only taken 30 odd […]
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Dedicated rural representation – A must-have for Gisborne
In November 2020 the Gisborne District Council voted in favour of including Māori wards, this, in turn, prompted a representation review. The review began in May this year with the council engaging with us on what fair representation looks like by conducting a pre-engagement survey, this resulted in the Council producing an initial proposal for […]
New face at the helm of Poplar and Willow Research Trust
Iain Maxwell from the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is the new chairman of the New Zealand Poplar and Willow Research Trust. Iain says he’s excited to be asked to chair the Trust and is impressed with its impact on supporting New Zealand’s sustainable land management challenges. After gaining degrees in zoology and ecology, Iain was […]