I’m a self-employed supply chain consultant supporting small New Zealand businesses in developing export capabilities to get their products to the world. I have lived in the Panmure area since childhood, and am the mother of three wonderful adults.
I care deeply about this community as it’s a great place to live and work, and I believe the community should have a say in what happens to their assets. Currently this is not happening, as the present Trust Board voted to sell all its vital community assets not informing community until the assets were placed on the open market. In July after 10 months of no public meetings the trustees notified their vote to convert to a community trust.
I believe that this community deserves better, and wants an active, engaged Trust Board that’s open, honest, provides more support for community groups, and who will put the community’s interests first.