Posted: September 4, 2025
The policies to achieve my three pillars
You'll probably get sick of hearing me say we can imagine a new abundance, built on place, not things.
The obvious question is "blah, blah, HOW?
Fortunately, policy.nz succinctly lays out my policy positions and the positions of other candidates.
I really recommend you check it out; there is hopeful, considered, and sharp thinking from several of our candidates.
There is also a more specific take on my three pillars in my policy.nz bio:
- Restore pride of place using carrots and sticks
- Join up our leading education, research, environmental and industrial innovations for success
- Set the right economic incentives for self-sufficiency and sustainable development
Still, best to check all the policies, some of which you'll like, some of which you won't, and that's OK.
Other diary entries
- Ways to support horticulture without a background in horticulture
- Bringing education, research, trusts, and industry together; and the problem with Joint Ventures
- A bit of motivation to make a start
- The homeless - what to do?
- Attending the Gisborne Business and Professional Women's Meet the Candidates Meeting
- Insulation - a personal reflection on the Trust Tairāwhiti AGM
- Attending the Gisborne Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidates Debate
- Attending Kiri Te Kanawa Retirement Village's Meet the Candidates Afternoon
- Attending U3A's Meet the Candidates Morning