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Regional development means making more in New Zealand

Regional development means making more in New Zealand

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....
In the media: A stronger community voice for New Plymouth

In the media: A stronger community voice for New Plymouth

by Adrian Sole | Aug 20, 2026 | In the Media, Taranaki

Independent background coverage published by The Spinoff on 25 September 2025.The Spinoff’s New Plymouth race briefing described Sarah’s Community Boards New Zealand leadership and her advocacy for stronger community voices and future-focused decision-making.Although...
In the media: Local experience and community-led reform

In the media: Local experience and community-led reform

by Adrian Sole | Aug 20, 2026 | In the Media, Taranaki

Profile published by Ōpunake & Coastal News on 23 April 2026.This interview examines how Sarah’s local-government experience informs her approach to national politics. It covers her service on the Inglewood Community Board and as chair of the Community Board...
Regional development means making more in New Zealand

A taonga slipping away: protecting Taranaki’s longfin eels

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...
In the media: A stronger community voice for New Plymouth

Marmite or Vegemite? Sarah on the Draft Annual Plan

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...
In the media: A stronger community voice for New Plymouth

A practical Taranaki voice for better politics

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...
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