Lynda Sampson

Answers from Lynda Sampson

The wider environment

As a Councillor, what measures would you promote to protect and promote our natural environment?

Be GE free - glyphosate spray free - no 1080 drops - fence off our waterways from farm animals

What do you think Council should do to improve the health ofThe wider environment

As a Councillor, what measures would you promote to protect and promote our natural environment?

Be GE free - glyphosate spray free - no 1080 drops - fence off our waterways from farm animals

What do you think Council should do to improve the health of our local streams, rivers, harbours and water supply?

Protect from landfill leachate- farm animals fenced and run off - 1080 drops

Do we need a tax on non-recyclable materials, or rules to minimise waste? YES/NO

Explain:

No not on consumers

Yes on manufacturers

Employment and Economy

Do you support the creation of a green industry hub/ green technology development in Whangarei/ Dargaville / Kerikeri / Kaikohe / Kaitaia (circle the town that applies)? YES/ NO

Yes Whangarei

Do you consider that it is your role to promote regional development of sustainable industries, e.g. horticulture? YES/ NO

Yes

What industries do you consider require promotion in the district/ region

Organic farming and horticulture

What is your stance on GMO’s? Do you support the current precautionary approach of the district and regional councils in Northland?

Yes - GMOs should stay in the lab

Would you be prepared to lobby Government for more assistance for regional employment and sustainable industry development? YES / NO

Yes

What other ideas do you have to improve the Northland economy and wellbeing of Northlanders?

Tourism - events - creating work for youth

Do you believe your council has a role in building and strengthening our communities? YES/ NO

If yes then how would you do so?

Yes - look at each towns individualism and promote it

Housing and Town Planning

What actions should council take to help ensure a healthy and affordable home is available for all people in our community?

More council owned retirement homes and small houses

Should councils zone (and plan for) compact residential housing development in/near town centres? YES/ NO

No

General

How do you think council’s relationship with mana whenua can be improved and what opportunities do you think there are to strengthen the partnership?

Listen and communicate each other's needs

Do you have a particular project that you feel passionate about and would want to promote?

Environmental issues and roading

What local service do you feel is most important for your community and how would you promote it?

Public transport/shuttle buses/cycle ways/summer carnival - events for youth - community asking for it

Northland Rail / Transport

1. Do you support commencement of construction of the rail line to Marsden Point within the next 12 months?

YES/ NO. If YES, would you be prepared to join a delegation to Parliament on the matter YES/ NO

Comment to explain position:

Yes - rail makes sense taking heavy loads off roads/commuters/tourism

2. Do you support the retention and upgrading of the Kauri to Otiria rail line? YES/NO. If YES, would you be prepared to join a delegation to Parliament on the matter? YES/ NO

Comment to explain position:

Yes - heavy trucks off roads

3. Do you support the retention and upgrading of the Dargaville rail line? YES/NO. If YES, would you be prepared to join a delegation to Parliament on the matter? YES/ NO

Comment to explain position:

Yes - rail should be available to all

4. Do you support upgrading of the Auckland to Whangarei rail line? YES/NO. If YES, would you be prepared to join a delegation to Parliament on the matter? YES/ NO

Comment to explain position:

Yes - it makes sense

If you support increased expenditure on rail in Northland, how should this be funded? Options (tick as many as you like)

By injection of capital funding from Government, to create a strategic asset for Northland✔

By NZ Transport Agency being required to include funding of rail, sea and roading and prioritising expenditure equitably✔

By public-private partnerships (PPPs)✔

By making truck road user charges more fairly represent actual costs of building and maintaining roads in NZ✔

By any combination of the above - explain✔

Share the cost/profits

What would you do to improve public transport and make it more accessible, and make it easier to cycle and walk if elected?

Ask the community

Climate Change

Should local and regional councils incorporate land use planning principles to take account of expected sea level rise? (A recent report puts 1100 additional Northland properties at risk, new total > 3000)? YES/ NO

Yes

If YES, should this include planning for 100 year life of all new buildings to accommodate sea level rise (eg new Hundertwasser centre) YES/ NO

Yes

What will you do on council to help reduce the effects of climate change and help our communities adapt to a more unstable climate?

Look at industry polluters

In your opinion how do you see the future of Eco Care- Mangawhai’s waste water scheme?

Needs more input to account for growth