Michelle Carmichael

As a local board member, I am mindful of making sure public messages are not misleading. In a world where for one reason or another...

On hearing this issue is about ageing well, it was tempting to write about the ageing effects of being a local board member, but I...

As we head into summer and venture around our region and beyond, stop and look around at everyone enjoying our public spaces, and admire our...

Local board decision-making can be a tricky balancing of varied views and needs. It is impossible for our decisions to be fully supported by all...

I’m cautious when I hear the word ‘fast’ in front of another. For example, fast food, fast cars, fast women or fast men, for that...

Kia ora and happy Matariki everyone. In keeping with the current lights and stars theme, it’s appropriate to share that very soon we will be...

Kia ora and happy new year everyone. As this is the first Viewpoint I write as a Rodney Local Board member, I wanted to share...

I am optimistic about the support we have opposing Waste Management’s plans to develop a new landfill south of Wellsford, but also astounded by the...