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”,…