Thank You

Thank you very much for electing me to serve as a Waimakariri District Councillor, representing the Oxford Ohoka ward and wider region. I looking forward to doing my bit for the community and can be contacted at tim.fulton@wmk.govt.nz and 021 08716027 Sincerely, Tim

The Clarence – People and Places of Waiau Toa

The Clarence People and Places of Waiau Toa                         Tim Fulton                             RRP: $79.99    ISBN: 978-1-98-853889-1 Publishing date: October 2022 Format: 245 x 300mm, Landscape Surrounded by untouched coastline, the Clarence is recognised as one of New Zealand’s iconic wilderness rivers.   The Clarence River flows for more than 200km from Lake Tennyson past the St James range, through

Campaign positions

To be clear, I have the following positions Opposed to Three Waters Opposed to the Ohoka Village development No affiliation to VFF or like-minded groups Feel free to email me at tim@timfultonmedia.co.nz or call 021 08716027 if you want to chat before you vote. Tim

Understanding Loneliness in Farming – A Global Issue

A UK study shows that farmers feeling under siege is a worldwide experience. Many farmers interviewed in a study by University of Exeter and The Farming Community Network felt disconnected from wider public. Some had been sworn at or subjected to other forms of criticism or abuse during the course of their working day. Loneliness was found to be linked to mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. The

Waimakariri water meeting

You’ve invited to join locals talking big water issues in Waimakariri, 6.30pm Monday August 29th at Mandeville. Come hear Don Hunt from Waterforce in Ohoka share his huge knowledge of how local water flows in a wet winter like this one. He’ll also talk about the likely impact of housing growth on our drainage systems – urban and rural. Don has lived in Ohoka with family for 38 years and

Waimakariri water and land use meeting, Mandeville August 29th

I’m opening up the debate on land & water use in Waimakariri, Monday August 29th at Mandeville. Come hear water expert Don Hunt from Waterforce in Ohoka share his huge knowledge of how local water flows in a wet winter like this one. He’ll also talk about the likely impact of housing growth on our drainage systems – urban and rural. So, topical all round. Meeting: Mandeville Sports Centre Monday

Eyre Country – Your Country

The Eyre Country – sourced from Hawkins’ history of the Waimakariri District. The book’s a great yarn all-round on the old district.   The country away to the west of Kaiapoi was scarcely glanced at by Torlesse and Boys during their survey of the northern agricultural districts in 1849-50, for, on their earlier preliminary traverse, they had found it poor and inhospit able, and they were more concerned with land

Waimakariri elections – Voting needs-to-knows

Here are some need-to-knows for local government elections 2022: Responsibility of the Council and Community Boards: The Council is responsible for the overall governance of the District Council. It sets Council policy and monitors its implementation. The Community Boards seek and represent their community’s views and advocate for the interests of their community. The Boards also make decisions related to community issues where authority has been delegated to the Boards