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Public Will Have Final Say On State Highway 30 Speed Limit

Friday, 21 February 2025, 8:23 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

Whakatāne District Council has made a submission asking New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi to retain the 60kmh speed limit at the hub, but increase it in other sections of State Highway 30. More >>

Masterton Council Opts To ‘Engage’ On Plan, Not Consult

Friday, 21 February 2025, 8:22 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

While most councillors spoke in favour of engaging with the community instead of consulting, councillor Tim Nelson said the process would result in “maybe getting some crumbs of feedback that don’t essentially come back to council in any form ... More >>

‘Huge Bonus’: Complex Kenepuru Rd Sites Could Be Fixed Sooner

Friday, 21 February 2025, 8:18 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter

The new target date is December 2027, although more detailed design work is needed to meet that deadline. More >>

Rail Crossing Upgrade: Carterton Road To Close For 8 Weeks

Friday, 21 February 2025, 8:13 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

A Carterton District Council spokesperson said the crossing upgrades were important for maintaining safety around railways and thanked residents for their ongoing patience. More >>

Tasman’s ‘Champion’ Deputy Mayor Won’t Re-Stand For Election

Friday, 21 February 2025, 8:10 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

After 26 years on the council and an established legacy for his rural ward, Stuart Bryant is looking forward to spending more time with his grandchildren. More >>

Carterton And South Wairarapa Councils Unable To Implement Speed Reductions Under New Law

Friday, 21 February 2025, 7:57 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

Carterton District Council been unable to implement proposed speed reductions because of a coalition government transport rule. More >>

Local Boards Set Strategy For Emergency Readiness

Thursday, 20 February 2025, 10:29 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

The plan is important because it helps guide us in future emergencies, giving practical guidance to residents and local businesses on how to stay safe and what to do before, during, and after an emergency. More >>

Central Hawke’s Bay Tries To Trim Rates Hike To 10% As Cyclone-hit Hastings Sticks With 15%

Thursday, 20 February 2025, 10:25 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

Central Hawke’s Bay Mayor Alex Walker says they are still working to reduce the rate increase. Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst says all council’s funding for 2025/2026 is committed to the Cyclone Gabrielle rebuild and other critical infrastructure. More >>

Wairarapa Briefs: Parking Bylaw, No Dogs In CBD

Thursday, 20 February 2025, 10:23 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

A number of Masterton businesses known to use roadside parking to keep vehicles, long and short term, were visited by the council’s animal and bylaws team and given two weeks to make alternative arrangements for their vehicles. More >>

Lake Hood May Remain Bloom Free All Summer

Thursday, 20 February 2025, 10:21 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

There is cautious optimism Lake Hood can make it through the summer without an algal bloom with a number of projects to improve the lake's water quality. More >>

Council To Put A Hold On New Roles In Upcoming Year

Thursday, 20 February 2025, 10:14 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

The 10-year plan, adopted in August, approved 32 full-time equivalent new staff members in its first three years. At a briefing on Wednesday, a report showing budget adjustments for the 2025-2026 Annual Plan these had been reduced to 26 over the three years. More >>

Greater Monitoring To Protect ‘Stunning’ Springs

Thursday, 20 February 2025, 10:13 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

An independent review has recommended a comprehensive monitoring programme for the exceptionally clear Te Waikoropupū Springs. More >>

Community Leaders Call For Libraries To Stay Safe And Inclusive

Thursday, 20 February 2025, 10:11 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Dr Will Flavell, Henderson-Massey Local Board deputy chair, says he met with community leaders and residents of Te Atatū on Monday for a karakia to “boost that space where the negative issue happened”. More >>

Marlborough District Council To End Rates Remission For 2022 Storm Damaged Properties

Thursday, 20 February 2025, 10:05 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter

The Marlborough District Council will end its rates remissions to the owners of properties that were red or yellow-stickered in the August 2022 storm. More >>

Napier City Council Throws Hawke's Bay Tourism Agency $1m Lifeline

Thursday, 20 February 2025, 10:01 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

Napier City Council has thrown its support behind the agency, which will have its Hawke's Bay Regional Council funding axed from June. More >>

Boy Racers Costing Carterton Ratepayers Thousands Each Month

Thursday, 20 February 2025, 9:42 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

Carterton mayor Ron Mark said eventually "these idiot racers, these clowns, are going to get it wrong and someone is going to get killed". More >>

Lakes Mates: Neighbours Team Up For Regional Deal Bid

Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 9:47 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

Rotorua and Taupō team up for regional growth deal bid: "Working with our friends down the road." More >>

Landfill Tours Highlight Bold Rubbish Targets

Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 9:45 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

Residents are being offered tours of Nelson's landfill to help build awareness of the city's rubbish habits as the region's councils seek significant waste reductions. More >>

Former Chief Executive To Return To Western Bay Council

Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 9:43 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter

Taris will replace John Holyoake who resigned from the Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s top job on January 20. More >>

Council Plans ‘Refresh’ For Blenheim’s ‘Tired’ Main Street

Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 9:41 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter

The council wants to use an existing CBD budget to update Market St for the first time in 25 years, but it’s too early to show exactly what that will look like or how much it will cost. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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