"When disabled people are in the decision-making rooms of Councils, Councils make better decisions for everyone." Continue reading

Some people like a clean berm: that space in front your property to the road (which is considered a road reserve). Continue reading

It’s an election year, so you are going to get your share of people pitching their case to serve, and it can be a real drag for some people. I can only say to them that at least it will be over come October. Continue reading

One of the things I wished I had as a decision maker was either a time machine, or someone to sound an alarm before a crisis point occurred. Continue reading

"A stitch in time saves nine," as the old saying goes, and sometimes, a little help with the bills can make a world of difference, especially for our elders. Continue reading

"There’s an expression that seems apt: être sur le fil du rasoir - to be on the edge of a razor blade..." Continue reading

Since being on Council, the issue of housing has been a recurring topic on the agenda. So, the announcement that the Plimmerton Farms development has been selected for the fast track approval (sidestepping the planning processes required to build responsibly) leaves me queasy. Continue reading

"If you are like me, you probably have a close connection to the street you grew up on..." Continue reading

There won’t be many in Porirua who aren’t feeling the pinch right now when it comes to the cost of living, and people find themselves turning to options including “buy now, pay later” without really understanding the risks. Continue reading

"Now, I get it, rubbish isn’t a “sexy issue”, but if you are concerned about the consequences of underinvestment in our three waters infrastructure, then this is an issue that will become a crisis unless we do something soon." Continue reading