Dear diary
Check here regularly for more ideas, responses to queries, and where I'll be out and about.
Thank you for believing in me!
From a standing start with no prior profile, you trusted what I had to say, and how I said it, and you got me pretty close to representing you.
Final call: Vote like you mean it!
There are only a few days left, this is it, vote big! It's worth it.
Asked about the kiwifruit industry
When I kicked off my campaign, kiwifruit wasn't front-of-mind, but it's a reminder that as a councillor you can be asked 'what's the council going to do about [anything]'.
On household incomes and wealth
I heard questions raised about average income statistics in the final council meeting.
Attending the candidate speed dating evening at Siduri
On October 2, 2025
Another round of speed dating, this time squeezed into Siduri!
Briefly on climate change, and retail
Our thoughts on climate change were captured when we recorded our GDC candidate videos.
Out and about for the Arts Festival kick-off weekend
On September 26, 2025
No meet-the-candidate events lined up, so it's back to meet-the-people.
On council waste
I've been hearing variations of "the council needs to stop wasting all our money" on the campaign trail.
Attending the Candid Speed Date at JT Contractors Ops Yard
On September 23, 2025
And now for something completely different... thank you JT Contractors for this campaign relief!
My council candidate video
A bit late to the party but my council video was found on the cutting room floor and is now available.
Marching in support of those leading the pay equity fight
On September 20, 2025
Wearing my TEU hat, but also because my heart and head are with them, I'll be alongside our ordinary folk fighting for ordinary pay equity fairness.
That not being on social media thing
Hopefully you'll be seeing a little mail-drop from me over the next week or so.
Attending Community Hui at the Gisborne Bowling Club
On September 18, 2025
I'm looking forward to listening, observing, and sharing my thoughts at this Community Candidates Hui.
Podcast with Jack Marshall - Now That's an Idea
Journalist Jack Marshall recently graciously hosted me on his podcast Now That's an Idea, available here.
TL;DR? Here's the 1 minute pitch
I want to stop rattling off this blurb at meet-the-candidate events, so here it is.
How to vote
Maybe you've found yourself here because you scanned a QR code or you googled ianallan.vote. And now you're wondering how do you vote exactly?
Ways to support horticulture without a background in horticulture
I was asked to answer a few questions from the Tairāwhiti Growers Association. Apart from student summer jobs, I don't have a background in horticulture and don't pretend to be an expert, so...
A good overview of my, and your other fave's, policy positions
Website Policy.nz has now published the policy positions of our local candidates who've completed the survey.
Bringing education, research, trusts, and industry together; and the problem with Joint Ventures
In my interview with Local Democracy Reporter Zita Campbell I touched on the Council as a facilitator across education, research, business, trusts, and industrial leaders.
A bit of motivation to make a start
I recently did my video interview for the council. As you'll probably later see, sitting in front of the camera talking about myself is not my happy place!
The homeless - what to do?
A few thoughts on our homeless population.
Māori Wards - a union of Te Ao Māori and a struggling western democratic capitalism
Questions for the Iwi newspaper Pipiwharauroa got me articulating why I deeply value Māori wards.
Attending the Gisborne Business and Professional Women's Meet the Candidates Meeting
On September 2, 2025
For members of Gisborne BPW, this is a quick formal opportunity to meet me and hear what I'm thinking on the day!
Insulation - a personal reflection on the Trust Tairāwhiti AGM
A small example among others of what a resilient, insulated place can look like.
Attending the Gisborne Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidates Debate
On September 11, 2025
For all those interested in building fairly distributed regional wealth, this is a neat opportunity to meet me and hear my take on local economic resilience!
Attending Kiri Te Kanawa Retirement Village's Meet the Candidates Afternoon
On September 18, 2025
For residents of the Kiri Te Kanawa Retirement Village, this is a wonderful chance to meet and chat with me!
Attending U3A's Meet the Candidates Morning
On September 4, 2025
For members of Gisborne U3A, this is a golden opportunity to meet me and hear what I'm thinking on the day!
Events
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Attending the candidate speed dating evening at Siduri
October 2, 2025 -
Out and about for the Arts Festival kick-off weekend
September 26, 2025 -
Attending the Candid Speed Date at JT Contractors Ops Yard
September 23, 2025 -
Marching in support of those leading the pay equity fight
September 20, 2025 -
Attending Kiri Te Kanawa Retirement Village's Meet the Candidates Afternoon
September 18, 2025 -
Attending Community Hui at the Gisborne Bowling Club
September 18, 2025 -
Attending the Gisborne Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidates Debate
September 11, 2025 -
Attending U3A's Meet the Candidates Morning
September 4, 2025 -
Attending the Gisborne Business and Professional Women's Meet the Candidates Meeting
September 2, 2025