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…
Dunstan Blay – Giclée Prints of Pen and Ink drawing
Nelson artist Dunstan Blay is selling giclée prints of his stunning pen and ink drawing Black Hole, Maitai Valley, to raise money for the Save the Maitai campaign, and he…
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”,…
Marilyn Andrews Prints “Rope Swing, Maitai River”
Marilyn Andrews has kindly donated some of her gorgeous prints of the “Rope Swing, Maitai River” to the Save the Maitai campaign. Marilyn is a full time professional artist working…
Serena Buonaguidi-Haynes – Original Painting ‘LILY, MY LILY’
SOLD! Thank you to Serena Buonaguidi-Haynes, who came to the public meeting in May and decided to donate the sale of her beautiful painting ‘Lily, my Lily’ to the campaign…
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…
Ross Whitlock – Original Maitai Valley Oil Paintings
Ross Whitlock, an artist and Maitai Valley resident, has very kindly offered to produce on a regular ongoing basis a series of Maitai Valley paintings for auction on Trademe, with…
Maddy’s Cake Stall
Big thanks to Maddy who came up with an idea to raise money to buy a Save the Maitai sign. “My name is Maddy and I’m 10 years old. I…
Graham Watson – Cycling Photography
A huge thank you to Graham and Jo Watson who have offered to support Save the Maitai by donating all proceeds from their online shop to the campaign! Please visit their…
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…