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Councillor Resigns Over 'Grossly Oversized' Amberley Cricket Ground
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 8:47 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Hurunui councillor and former mayor Garry Jackson has resigned in protest at the "oversized" cricket ground in the Amberley Village Green. More >>
At-Risk Lizards To Lose Home To Canterbury's Woodend Bypass
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 8:45 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is working with the Waimakariri District Council to a new home for Canterbury grass skinks found in the path of the Woodend Bypass. More >>
Toilet Talks Stall: Cemetery Loos Divide Ashburton Council
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 8:42 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The decision on where to put new public toilets in the Ashburton Cemetery is on hold after a hung vote and the need for more information. More >>
Empowering Cultures: Students Ignite Polyfest50 With Pride And Purpose
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 8:39 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Massey High School students explored the food stalls while preparing to perform with their school's Tongan group later in the week. On Wednesday morning, the group gathered to cheer on their peers performing on the Diversity Stage. More >>
‘Hang Yourself’: Mayor Raises Security Concerns After Online Abusive Messages
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 8:32 am | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
It follows a meeting disruption from an upset member of the public. More >>
Strokes Of Inspiration? Mayors Mahé And James Hit The Water
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 8:27 am | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The pair encouraged people to have their say on each council’s plans to manage drinking, storm and wastewater in future. More >>
Canterbury Council Defends Rising Debt
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 8:21 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council's financial advisor says the council's debt levels are low, compared to other councils. More >>
Rainwater Harvesting Rules Frustrate Oxford Resident
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 8:10 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
An Oxford resident is frustrated at planning rules which he says prevent him from harvesting rainwater as drinking water. More >>
One Plan To Rule Them All: Coast Council Says Juggernaut Can’t Be Stopped
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 7:58 am | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Independent commissioners who heard public submissions on the region’s proposed new planning rules are now writing their recommendations, and large chunks of the plan could be operative by October. More >>
Disabled People Will Be ‘Further Isolated’ If Travel Subsidy Cut
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 7:51 am | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
No final decision was made at the meeting as the organisation will consult with the disability community before reporting back with options. More >>
‘Weird Wording’: Parent Says Nelson Speed Consultation Is Confusing
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 7:46 am | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
NZTA has opened consultation for the controversial change, but a local parent and low-speed advocate is concerned that the consultation is confusing and difficult to find. More >>
Developer: Tasman Fee Change Discourages Infill Housing
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 7:42 am | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A proposed change to Tasman's development contributions could make it "almost completely unaffordable" to do infill, a local developer warns. More >>
'Island In The Wilderness': Rural Residents Challenge Bay Of Plenty Boundary Changes
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 8:11 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The Representation Commission is consulting on its electoral boundary review that will see changes to the Tauranga, Bay of Plenty and Rotorua electorates for the 2026 general election. More >>
Legal Bid To Halt Sewerage Pipe Works Fails In Environment Court
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:47 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The decision comes less than two weeks since an urgent hearing. More >>
A Fresh Start For Māngere Town Centre: New Seats, New Stage, Same Heart
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:45 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board chair Tauanu’u Nick Bakulich acknowledged the joint effort behind the upgrades, from Hau and Dolan to the local board and town centre staff. More >>
Petition For Southern Sealing Proves Too Ambitious
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:43 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Deputy mayor Tom Campbell began discussion by saying it was the wrong year to consider the task from a financial perspective. More >>
Ngāti Hāua Sets Sights On New Era Of Self-Determination And Change
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:41 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
In his address to the iwi, Graham “Tinka” Bell urged the new post-settlement governance entity Te Whiringa Kākaho not to touch the redress quantum. More >>
Eyes On Wairarapa Council Amalgamation – Again
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:37 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Previous amalgamation bids have failed in Wairarapa. More >>
Carterton Eyes Events Centre Rebrand
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:36 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The proposed rebrand now comes at a time when neighbouring Masterton has planned to build a new town hall, pending the demolition of its earthquake-prone one. More >>
Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise Prioritises Stability, Cost-saving
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 9:34 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Wise said if she was elected for her a third term in the October elections, her focus would be providing stability for the community. More >>
