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Mayor Caught Between Community and Industry | Auckland News
Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz is caught in a tug-of-war between her community’s environmental concerns and the forestry industry’s economic needs, as the Forestry Minister pushes for looser rules. After a productive but tense meeting, she insists on collaborative governance — but locals want stronger protections while industry claims conditions are already tough. To find balance, the council has brought in former PM Chris Finlayson to review consent processes, especially after Cyclone Gabrielle forced tighter oversight. Stoltz is navigating a delicate tightrope: protecting the environment…
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