Comment Redundancy
Qualitative
Are these comments mostly the same? Do they appear to be redundant?
2 comments were used to answer the question "Are these comments mostly the same? Do they appear to be redundant?".
Response
Based on the analysis of the comments provided by Kynan Bazley and Luke Orange, it is evident that both comments share a similar sentiment and focus. Both individuals emphasize the importance of maintaining access to mountain biking trails on Ngāti Koata whenua and highlight their personal decisions to reside in Nelson due to these recreational opportunities. Each commenter also mentions their professional background as doctors, underscoring the potential loss of professional skills to the community if access to these trails is restricted.
Summary of Comments: Both Kynan Bazley and Luke Orange stress the critical need to secure a long-term access agreement for mountain biking trails on Ngāti Koata whenua. They both chose Nelson as their home primarily because of these world-class mountain biking facilities, and they indicate that their continued residence in Nelson (along with their professional contributions as doctors) depends on the preservation of these recreational amenities.
Conclusion: The comments are not redundant but are highly similar in their core message and concerns. They collectively underscore the significance of the trails to both their personal lives and their professional decisions to live and work in Nelson.
Query
The query further filters the submissions:
Comment.str.contains('doctor', case=False)
Comments
| Point ID | Name | Option_Selected | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 279.2 | Kynan Bazley | None | Access to Mountain biking tracks. It's essential that access to tracks is retained through a comprehensive access agreement with Ngai Koata. I returned to NZ with my family in 2021 and chose Nelson specifically because it's a great place to live. One of the key things that makes it a great place to live is mountain biking. Without the track network we would not have moved here, and would likely move to where there is a good track network should the current access be closed. As a doctor, I would also be taking my professional skills and services with me. Please make sure access is retained for the future! Thanks, Dr Kynan Bazley |
| 852.9 | Luke Orange | None | Please prioritize negotiations with Ngati Koata for retaining access to recreational areas especially for mountainbiking. I came to Nelson to work here as a doctor and the main factor for this was the world class mountainbike trails. This is one of the most unique and important parts of Nelson and it would be a great loss to the city if access to any of these trails were reduced. |
Category: Recreational access to Ngati Koata whenua
Issue
A significant network of recreation trails has been developed over many years on Ngāti Koata whenua (land), providing important walking, running and mountain biking opportunities for residents and visitors to Nelson. Ngāti Koata supports recreation occurring on its whenua, providing a long-term agreement is reached in relation to public access.
Council is proposing to negotiate a long-term recreational access agreement over Ngāti Koata whenua (this agreement would not involve purchasing any land at this time). Areas being considered are Codgers “Koata Park”, the Coppermine Triangle (an area where the Coppermine Trail passes through Ngāti Koata whenua), Fringed Hill Road, Matai Face and part of the Sharlands area.