by Adrian Sole | Aug 20, 2026 | Opportunity Policies, Sarah’s Perspective
Internal Affairs is where trust in government becomes practical: proving who we are, recording major life events, protecting public information and ensuring essential institutions work fairly. It is a wide national portfolio that reaches every community. Sarah’s...
by Adrian Sole | Aug 20, 2026 | Opportunity Policies, Sarah’s Perspective
Local government works best when communities can make meaningful decisions and central government is clear about responsibilities, standards and funding. For Sarah, this is a national question with a regional reality. A large metropolitan council, a fast-growing...
by Adrian Sole | Aug 20, 2026 | Opportunity Policies, Sarah’s Perspective, Taranaki
Regional development is not a slogan. It is the practical work of helping people build successful businesses, skilled jobs and resilient communities in the places they call home. Taranaki offers a compelling example, but Regional Development is a national portfolio....
by Adrian Sole | Aug 20, 2026 | Sarah’s Perspective, Taranaki
Previously published by The Ngāmotu Advocate on 1 January 2026.After a longfin eel known to Sarah’s family was killed beside the Waiongana Iti, the community response revealed how deeply local people care about their waterways and native species.Sarah’s reflection...
by Adrian Sole | Aug 20, 2026 | Sarah’s Perspective, Taranaki
Previously published by The Ngāmotu Advocate on 20 February 2026.In this opinion piece, Sarah makes the annual-plan process understandable and sets out the real trade-offs behind lower rates, deferred infrastructure and reduced community investment.Her central...
by Adrian Sole | Aug 20, 2026 | Sarah’s Perspective, Taranaki
Taranaki has shaped how I think about leadership: listen carefully, work with the people closest to the issue, and be honest about trade-offs. As a small-business owner, community advocate, surf lifeguard and conservation strategist, I see both the pressure households...
