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RYAN ANDERSON/Stuff Nelson will soon have its own rainbow street crossing, similar to one installed on Karangahape Rd in Auckland earlier this year. He said the timing of the project was significant, marking the 36th anniversary of Dame Fran Wild’s 1985 introduction of the bill to legalise homosexuality, and the 35th anniversary of that bill passing in July the following year. “[That was] not within my lifetime but within the lifetime of most people in this room . that legacy still remains. “I do see this as more than just paint on the road . it s a symbol of commitment to doing all that we can to support all members of our community, and particularly in this instance those in our LGBTQ+ community in Nelson.” ....
Following a long meeting discussing the cost of the project and potential effects of climate change on its location, councillors voted 11-2 in favour of the proposal, with councillors Pete Rainey and Rachel Sanson voting against it. If fully approved, the $44m library would replace the current Elma Turner Library further down the river on Halifax St, and is expected to have a useful operational life of 100+ years. The new library would consist of a two-storey building with a floor area of approximately 3250m², and would have a “5-star Green star rating – utilising sustainable materials and designed for passive heating/cooling and reduced energy costs. ....
Martin De Ruyter/The-Nelson-Mail Mayor Rachel Reese said the system for setting councillors’ pay was “very wicked” after council restructures meant a re-allotment of pay including a “substantial” cut for “super-chair” Brian McGurk. A reshuffling of Nelson councillors’ pay to reflect a council re-structure has led to a “bitterly disappointing” pay cut for the council’s “super-chair” Brian McGurk and a pay rise for the deputy mayor. Councillors assign their own remuneration from an annual funding pool of $603,300 set by the Remuneration Authority. That funding does not include the mayoral remuneration, which is set by the authority at $144,500 per year. ....