Meet the Candidates - Jeremy Matthews (Extended Interview)
In today's episode, we sit down with Jeremy Matthews for his follow up interview. We dive deeper into the topics of economic development, housing innovation and climate change, and MÄori Wards.
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Meet the Candidates - Mike Ward, Central Ward Candidate (Extended Interview)
In today's episode, we sit down with Mike Ward for his follow up interview. We dive deeper into the topics of climate change, housing and transport in our region. And reflect on how a clear vision for the future can inspire us to work together to create that shared vision.
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Meet the Candidates - Anne Michelle Dickinson (Candidate at Large)
In todayâs 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 todayâs 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 todayâs 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.
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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