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Opinion piece
This piece explores what value for money means for Dunedin, the infrastructure and services our rates support, and why understanding what we get for each dollar matters. A coffee-sized breakdown shows how budgeted rates funding is shared across council services.
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Opinion piece
Nearly a year into the role, this piece reflects on the workload, responsibility, teamwork, and constant learning that come with serving as a city councillor.
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Opinion piece
This opinion piece looks at the three unitary council options being considered for Otago, the unanswered questions around cost and representation, and why the Government's 9 August deadline deserves more scrutiny.
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Printed advert and opinion piece
This is the print advert scheduled for the Otago Daily Times on 20 June 2026. It sets out my view that council decisions should be grounded in evidence, context, and long-term thinking rather than alarm or political theatre.
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