Meet the Candidates - Anne Michelle Dickinson (Candidate at Large)
In today’s episode, we sit down with Anne Michelle, Candidate-at-Large for Nelson City Council. A Nelson resident of 40 years, Anne Michelle is passionate about protecting our environment, ensuring safe and clean water, and building community resilience in the face of climate change. She champions true democracy, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and focusing on the essentials - air, water, food, shelter, and wellbeing. With a strong stand on environmental protections and accountability, Anne Michelle shares her vision for creating a sustainable, thriving future for generations to come.
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Meet the Candidates - Jeremy Matthews (Candidate at Large)
In today’s episode, we sit down with Jeremy, Candidate-at-Large for Nelson City Council. Nelson-raised and a long-time resident, Jeremy brings over forty years of connection to the community alongside professional experience in communication, promotion, and negotiation. With a focus on collaboration, practical problem-solving, and common-sense leadership, he shares his vision for inclusive, transparent, and future-focused governance that benefits all of Nelson.
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Meet the Candidates - David North (Nelson Central Ward)
In today’s episode, we sit down with David North, candidate for the Nelson Central Ward for Nelson City Council. David has a broad range of experience from working in IT, being a pilot for 30 years and having a key role in the arts through his work in the Nelson Symphony Orchestra. David wants to build an inclusive, thriving and sustainable Nelson, where families feel supported, the city centre is full of life, and decisions are made with the next generation in mind.
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Meet the Candidates - Steph Phillips (Central Ward)
In today’s episode, we sit down with Steph Phillips, Candidate for the Central Ward in Nelson. An architect, small business owner, and climate-focused changemaker, Steph shares her vision for a vibrant and resilient city - from revitalising Nelson’s spaces to strengthening community connections and building a future-ready, sustainable home for us all.
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Meet the Candidates - Nigel Skeggs (Candidate at Large)
In today’s episode, we sit down with Nigel Skeggs, Candidate-at-Large for Nelson City Council. Nigel has a wealth of experience spanning hands on leadership in the maritime, tourism, and infrastructure sectors - both here in New Zealand and across the Pacific. His focus this election is value for your rates, economic & social development and environmental stewardship. He believes in unlocking Nelson’s potential with vision, planning, and action.
In this series, we meet candidates standing for local election in Nelson. Each candidate introduces themselves, shares their key priorities if elected, and highlights their point of difference.
Voting is open from 9 September to 11 October 2025. To find out more information about local elections head to: https://www.nelson.govt.nz/1your-council/elections/22025-triennial-council-election
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