Independent - for Riccarton
Independent - for Riccarton
We risk losing critical focus on the central city as the heart of our Garden City if we give free rein to developer-led housing intensification in residential neighbourhoods. Twenty per cent of the people living in Rolleston lived in Christchurch less than five years ago. We are driving our families out.
I have lived in Riccarton with my family for more than 20 years, and for half that time as Chair of the local residents' association. As a former journalist, I am used to asking hard questions. I am experienced, determined, and pragmatic.
We risk losing critical focus on the central city as the heart of our Garden City if we give free rein to developer-led housing intensification in residential neighbourhoods. Twenty per cent of the people living in Rolleston lived in Christchurch less than five years ago. We are driving our families out.
I have lived in Riccarton with my family for more than 20 years, and for half that time as Chair of the local residents' association. As a former journalist, I am used to asking hard questions. I am experienced, determined, and pragmatic.
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