Population projections mapping Nelson’s future growth challenged
Retired demographer Dr Geoffrey Hayes is calling on Nelson City Council to commission a new set of population projections, saying the model it has used is flawed. “What they have…
Ombudsman partially upholds complaint against council, backs consultation process ‘overall’
The Chief Ombudsman has partially upheld complaints about Nelson City Council’s consultation process for the Future Development Strategy, but said the flaws in consultation did not undermine the process as…
Mayor’s ‘bizarre’ letter not complaint but ‘invitation’ for housing collaboration
“A former Green Party candidate and current member of Save the Maitai says a letter from Nelson’s Mayor “complaining” to the Green Party co-leaders about him is “bizarre and undemocratic”,…
Save the Maitai group lodges Ombudsman complaint
Developers have proposed up to 550 houses in Kākā Valley, but Save the Maitai groups believe the council should never have been designated the land for residential development. “Campaigners unsatisfied…
Save the Maitai to launch legal challenge to subdivision development
Close to 200 people turned out for a public meeting held by the Save the Maitai campaign at the Boathouse. “Save the Maitai campaigners plan to launch a legal challenge…
Kākā Valley: The wider political view
“Nelson is split over a proposed plan change allowing housing development in the Kākā Valley. Cherie Sivignon looks at the wider political issues. Nelson MP Rachel Boyack has no doubt…
Kākā Valley: The developers and cautious supporters
Some opponents don’t want any development in Kākā Valley – but forothers the issue is not so clear-cut. “Nelson is split over a proposed plan change allowing housing development in…
Maitahi Bayview developers suspend plan change to ‘refine
The plan change which could see the dotted white line (centre top) filled with houses has been suspended, but developers say it is just a temporary break to give them…
Actor, runner and author unite in Save the Maitai submissions
Author Maurice Gee has added his voice to submissions against a proposed residential development in a rural Nelson valley. “High-profile Nelson residents have added their voices to the Save the…
Kākā Valley: The opponents
Aaron Stallard and Monica Pausina, from the Save the Maitai group, want a proposed housing development stopped. “Nelson is split over a proposed plan change allowing housing development in the…
Prominent Nelsonians voice opposition to proposed Maitai development
Several prominent Nelsonians have added their voices to campaign against a planned housing development in the Kākā Valley. Olympian Rod Dixon, health advocate Annette Milligan and actor Mark Hadlow have…
Developers lodge plan change bid to enable 750 homes near Nelson CBD
The proposed development of about 750 homes near central Nelson will include at least 100 targeted at first home buyers, say the proponents. A syndicate of two companies is behind…
Save the Maitai group questions council’s consultation on Kaka Valley project
Save the Maitai campaigners have claimed the Nelson City Council failed to follow its own advice with regard to a potential residential subdivision in the Kaka Valley, but council says…
Nelson’s urban expansion proposals under the microscope
Two potential sites for Nelson’s urban expansion are being considered to help ease the city’s housing supply crisis. The Maitahi/Kaka Valley and Saxton area have been identified as the two…
10,000 strong petition presented to council over Maitai subdivision
A petition to “Save the Maitai” has been delivered to the Nelson City Council, with nearly 10,000 people signalling opposition to the area’s residential development. Representatives from the Save the…
Saving Maitai Valley green space benefits mental health as well as environment
OPINION: “Hvornår skal vi til Zealand?”/“When are we going to (New) Zealand?” One of the many repeating questions I hear as a father of two Kiwi-Vikings, who are currently growing…