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‘I Want To Start A Movement’: Volunteers Join Coromandel Bush Clean-Up
Sunday, 8 November 2026, 8:31 pm | Jordan Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Illegal dumping cost council $13,240 in the 2025/26 financial year, a drop from $45,744 the year prior. More >>
Thousands Farewell Kylie Wihapi, A ‘True Daughter Of Porirua’
Sunday, 8 November 2026, 8:28 pm | Justin Wong - Local Democracy Reporter
A private whānau service was held after the funeral, at Whenua Tapu cemetery. More >>
Elder Housing Tenant Awarded $5000 After Man On Home Detention Moves In Next Door
Sunday, 8 November 2026, 6:03 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Adjudicator says tenant's dignity was overlooked during months-long dispute. More >>
Invercargill’s Fight To Resist ‘Catastrophic’ Drinking Water Failure
Sunday, 8 November 2026, 6:01 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Water committee chair Grant Dermody also sought confirmation the council could push on with drilling under the Public Works Act. More >>
ELEX Brief Kaikōura Latest
Sunday, 8 November 2026, 5:59 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
NZ First MP Jamie Arbuckle looks set to be out of parliament More >>
ELEX Brief: Waimakariri / Kaikōura
Sunday, 8 November 2026, 5:57 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
If results continue to go his way, Mr Doocey will return for a fifth term after first being elected in 2014 - making him the longest serving Waimakariri MP. More >>
Dogs Banned From Coromandel’s Most Popular Beaches Ahead Of Summer
Friday, 6 November 2026, 6:21 pm | Jordan Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Popular Whangamatā, Hāhei, Buffalo,and Matarangi beaches will see dogs banned from the beach for periods of time. More >>
For Sale: Southland Council Building. Disco Ball Negotiable
Friday, 6 November 2026, 6:11 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The property on Invercargill's Forth St has been advertised as “an iconic Southland landmark”, with listing photos providing a glimpse behind the scenes. More >>
Ngāti Porou Calls For Scrutiny Of Gisborne District Council Forestry Record
Friday, 6 November 2026, 6:07 pm | Imogen Brophy - Local Democracy Reporter
The panel found the Crown’s historical involvement in regional forestry meant greater support was needed beyond appointing facilitator Doug Leeder. More >>
Selwyn Water Reviews Response To Burst Water Main In Central Rolleston
Friday, 6 November 2026, 6:01 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Selwyn Water Limited is currently in its first year of operation managing the district's drinking water and wastewater networks. More >>
Soak Used Fireworks: New Plymouth Council Says Water The Way To Avoid Fire
Friday, 6 November 2026, 5:54 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Making sure fireworks are completely wet – and only go in the red-lid landfill bin – helps reduce the risk of fires at home, in collection trucks, and at our district’s Material Recovery Facility. More >>
Ashburton Councillor Throws Shadow Of Doubt On Solar Expansion
Friday, 6 November 2026, 5:40 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Electricity costs the council around $1.77m a year, and introducing solar power could reduce that by $400,000 per year, but setting up a solar farm to generate the power could cost over $5m. More >>
‘Council Needs A Good Kick In The Backside’: Boy Racers Rattle Residents
Friday, 6 November 2026, 5:26 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The speed table on Great North Road, at the intersection of Kirby Street in Glendene, was removed in October costing ratepayers an estimated $140,000. More >>
Canterbury's Regional Council Lays Out Priorities For Next Government
Friday, 6 November 2026, 5:23 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury's chair and deputy chair have laid out seven priorities for the next Government. More >>
The Facts And Figures Surrounding Saturday’s General Election
Friday, 6 November 2026, 1:14 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The election is heating up ahead of election day on Saturday, November 7. More >>
City Bus Routes May Be Chopped To Bolster Rangiora, Rolleston
Friday, 6 November 2026, 1:10 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury is being forced to review its city bus routes due to funding constraints, as it looks to bolster its Rangiora and Rolleston links. More >>
Lower Rates And Better Services ‘A Bit Unrealistic’, Economist Says
Friday, 6 November 2026, 1:07 pm | Jordan Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen said residents and ratepayers cannot realistically demand lower rates while expecting the council to deliver "the same, if not greater services" over time. More >>
'Our Voice Is Needed': Tairāwhiti Wāhine Bring Local Action To UN Talks
Friday, 6 November 2026, 1:03 pm | Imogen Brophy - Local Democracy Reporter
"Conversations with indigenous representatives, scientists and international companies reinforced the need for indigenous participation in environmental decision-making," said Ruatōria-raised Miria Koia. More >>
Council Ignores Staff, Mana Whenua Advice On Voting Rights
Friday, 6 November 2026, 12:56 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
In June, Local Government Minister Simon Watts said there were examples of individuals being given voting rights on council committees without being elected, which was "not democratic". More >>
Luxon Visits Vineyard On Campaign Trail: ‘It’s An Exciting Time To Be A Winemaker'
Thursday, 5 November 2026, 10:40 am | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Luxon mingled with about 70 business leaders and party faithful, accompanied by deputy leader Nicola Willis and Kaikōura electorate candidate Stuart Smith, at Small Town Winery in Blenheim on Tuesday morning. More >>
