Nelson Weekly Locally Owned and Operated
Wednesday 28 August 2019
Victory’s helping hand
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2019 LOCAL ELECTIONS Pages 16-20
Netball rivalry reignites
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First livestreamed debate for mayoral contest Staff Reporter The Nelson Weekly and Nelson App will host what is thought to be the first ever livestreamed mayoral debate next month in preparation for this year’s local government elections.
The debate will pit the five major mayoral candidates against each other - Rachel Reese, Mel Courtney, Tim Skinner, Bill Dahlberg and Mike Ward – in a format that is sure to challenge each of them on the issues they are standing for.
The debate will be held at The Workshop Bar and Brewery on New St on September 22 – the weekend where voting papers will start arriving in people’s letterboxes. Weekly editor Charles Anderson says that he hopes the event takes
some of the perceived stuffiness out of local body politics. “While Nelson had the highest voter turnout in the 2016 election, that was still only 52 percent of the population. Part of this has to do with people not being engaged with the process.”
Charles says by hosting the debate in a bar, people who might not ordinarily be interested in such an event might feel more comfortable in learning more about those who are looking to
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Dream run for boys in blue Nelson College celebrated its first UC Championship title in 12 years after defeating Christchurch Boys High School 35-31 in a thrilling final on Saturday. Full story on page 32. Photo: Barry Whitnall/Shuttersport.
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