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New Zealand-first $200m Education-Arts Hub On The Cards For Whangārei
Friday, 3 January 2025, 2:56 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo said the new hub was a major step forward for Te Tai Tokerau. More >>
SUMMER SERIES: Ashburton’s Dancers Tiptoe Around Looming Eviction
Friday, 3 January 2025, 2:51 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton District Council had proposed to sell the building and adjacent land in the long-term plan, with the building facing an estimated $1.3m repair cost to bring it up to standard – outstripping the $400,000 that had been previously budgeted ... More >>
‘He’ll Be Watching’: The Legacy Of The Rotorua Rangatira On The 20 Cent Coin
Friday, 3 January 2025, 2:48 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
His legacy spans 300 years, he's travelled oceans, and he's on our 20 cent coin. More >>
Division, Abuse And Rates Pain: Local Politics Year In Review
Friday, 3 January 2025, 2:42 pm | Marika Hill - Local Democracy Reporting
A rising tide of abuse, escalating costs and the clash between central and local government - Marika Hill looks back at local politics in 2024. More >>
Gisborne Deputy Mayor Josh Wharehinga Won’t Seek Re-election After 12 Years In Local Government
Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 7:24 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Wharehinga has a new business and aims to revive Tairawhiti's boxing scene post-council. More >>
West Coast Better Prepped Than Ever Before For The Big One
Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 7:20 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The region has come a long way in the past couple of years, in terms of planning and resources for a major event. More >>
'Fatigue Stops' In Fatal Spots Aim To Help Festival-Goers Get Home Safely
Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 7:18 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Whakatāne District Council has expanded its road safety stops, despite budget cuts. More >>
Varied Career Leads To Perfect Fit At Council
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 3:54 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
He said the council was a “really supportive organisation” to work for. “The role I have in community safety - it fits in with every department, so I work right across the council," says Richard Hamer. More >>
Polyfest Scaled Back Due To Funding Shortfall
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 3:52 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Event chair and Macleans College school principal, Steven Hargreaves, said Ministry of Pacific People Shane Reti had promised additional funding but nothing has eventuated despite numerous calls to his office, and even to the Prime Minister. More >>
South Auckland Councillors To Seek Re-election
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 3:50 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Manurewa-Papakura's Daniel Newman and Franklin's Andrew Baker said they hoped to continue another term as councillors. More >>
Making Safety Fun Despite Under-funding
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 3:49 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The New Year’s Day fatigue stop in Matatā has been a staple for many years, aiming to prevent crashes caused by exhausted drivers, but this year the event will also be held in Ōpōtiki. More >>
Mitimiti Magic For Far North Mayor, At The End Of The Winding Gravel Road
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 3:46 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Summer for the country's northernmost mayor means the haven of whānau at the end of the road in one of New Zealand's most remote communities. More >>
Meet Kaipara’s Fishing-mad Mayor – The 'Trump Of The North'
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 3:43 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
This Kiwi mayor was thrilled when the president-elect won the US elections: "It's great because it's the end of woke." More >>
Bay Of Plenty Water Users Urged To Know The Rules
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 3:41 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The team who enforce rules on the water in the Bay of Plenty are anticipating a busy few months after dishing out 150 infringements last summer. More >>
Napier Sound Shell Toilets Custodian's Humour Brightens The Busiest Days
Sunday, 29 December 2024, 6:06 am | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The Napier Sound Shell toilets custodian takes pride in her work and isn't afraid to laugh about it, especially when the cruise ships are in town. More >>
Tauranga’s New Rainbow Crossing Installed After Six-year Campaign
Sunday, 29 December 2024, 6:04 am | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The installation of a rainbow crossing in Tauranga is bittersweet, the pride advocate who made it happen says. More >>
Whangārei Mayor’s Waistcoats Add Aplomb To Summer Gardening
Sunday, 29 December 2024, 6:01 am | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Vests are Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo's thing, worn 365 days a year. Including under his mayoral robes, to council meetings, official functions and even to the beach. More >>
Alcohol Ban Back For Town During Marlborough Wine And Food Festival, Year-round Ban Floated
Friday, 27 December 2024, 9:11 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
An alcohol ban will return for the streets of the small town hosting the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival, with talks of the ban being made permanent. More >>
Blue Lake Bin Removal In Rotorua Causes A Stink, Calls For Reinstatement
Friday, 27 December 2024, 9:09 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Staff at the Rotorua Blue Lake Top 10 holiday park are picking up a bag of garbage from the lakefront every day - and want the bins reinstated. More >>
Gisborne Council Explores Zoning Changes To Address Housing Crisis
Thursday, 26 December 2024, 4:36 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
The council is working on a blueprint for the future housing needs of the growing city, which will help guide plans for areas such as Kaiti, Elgin, the city centre, and Awapuni. More >>
