Mr Haworth has been an outspoken advocate for Wanaka’s outstanding natural landscapes for 22 years. During his time at the head of the Upper Clutha Environmental Society (UCES) Julian Haworth has made friends and adversaries, but also earned admiration from both. When asked about Mr Haworth, Mr Todd said he was never sure how much of the community Mr Haworth represented when filing submissions and appearing on behalf of UCES.‘But he is never afraid to give his views in an impassioned and forthright manner. Developers, often the target of Mr Haworth, might be forgiven for having a different view, but Allan Dippie from Willowridge Developments, whose plans Mr Haworth and the UCES have at various times opposed, says Mr Haworth is at least consistent. Mr Haworth’s brother, Nigel, is the president of New Zealand Labour Party said Mr Haworth had always been "highly focused" in all that he does.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 11, 2017 17:03 UTC