Author Archives: Lee Vandervis

  From: Lee Vandervis <lee@vandervision.co.nz> Date: Thursday, 28 November 2019 at 10:32 PM To: Peter Foster <petefozzil@gmail.com>, “Chris.Staynes@dcc.govt.nz” <chris.staynes@dcc.govt.nz>, <aaron.hawkins@dcc.govt.nz>, Andrew Whiley <andrew.whiley@dcc.govt.nz>, <carmen.houlahan@dcc.govt.nz>, <david.benson-pope@dcc.govt.nz>, <doug.hall@dcc.govt.nz>, Jim O’Malley <jim.omalley@dcc.govt.nz>, <jules.radich@dcc.govt.nz>, <marie.laufiso@dcc.govt.nz>, <mike.lord@dcc.govt.nz>, <rachel.elder@dcc.govt.nz>, <sophie.barker@dcc.govt.nz>, <steve.walker@dcc.govt.nz> Cc: Tom Dyer <Tom.Dyer@dcc.govt.nz>, Robert … Continue reading →

Once in a century there is a truly transformational technology that drives enormous social change. Could travel in the 3rd dimension be it?

In response to many people asking me what I would have done differently at the outset given the STV votes necessary to be Mayor, my plan was to change many things. First I would have awarded Councillor positions/subcommittees on merit/experience, … Continue reading →

From: Lee Vandervis <lee@vandervision.co.nz> Date: Tuesday, 22 October 2019 at 8:29 PM To: Sue Bidrose <Sue.Bidrose@dcc.govt.nz>, Dave Tombs <Dave.Tombs@dcc.govt.nz>, Aaron Hawkins <Aaron.Hawkins@dcc.govt.nz> Cc: Dave Tombs <Dave.Tombs@dcc.govt.nz>, Sandy Graham <Sandy.Graham@dcc.govt.nz>, “Keith Cooper (keithcooper.littlebrook@gmail.com)” <keithcooper.littlebrook@gmail.com>, Jemma Adamson <Jemma.adams@dcc.govt.nz>, “Council 2016-2019 (Elected Members)” … Continue reading →

NZTA’s extraordinary decision to reclassify Limes as not a motor vehicle when they are a vehicle with a motor defied explanation. They should have been classified as mo-ped and not allowed on footpaths, as they were prior to Lime’s request … Continue reading →

A DCC Deputy Chair position is a Councillor novice opportunity to sit in the Chair’s position in the unlikely event of the Chair being unavailable. It carries no responsibility or opportunity to contribute in any meaningful way. Deputy Chair is … Continue reading →