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Treaty Scrap Could Draw Watchdogs To Taranaki Council
Monday, 31 March 2025, 7:45 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Chief executive Steve Ruru has advised councillors that other possible outcomes include a Code of Conduct review or legal action from beyond council walls. More >>
Pay To Pee Trial Proposed In Ashburton District
Monday, 31 March 2025, 7:42 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Pay to use toilets have been floated as a solution to combat a rising trend of vandalism occurring at public toilets across Mid Canterbury. More >>
Two Canterbury Councils To Boost Staff Numbers, As Timaru Plans Cuts
Monday, 31 March 2025, 7:40 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Staff numbers are set to rise at two Canterbury councils at the same time another is proposing to dramatically slash staff numbers. More >>
Hooper Rules Out Ashburton Mayoralty Bid
Monday, 31 March 2025, 7:38 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Phill Hooper is the latest councillor to announce he will seek another term on the Ashburton District Council. More >>
Selwyn Council Criticised Over Shrinking Surplus
Monday, 31 March 2025, 7:36 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Selwyn District Council's 2023/24 annual report contained spending that sparked questions from one councillor about costs. More >>
Whale Trail: New Section Of Great Cycleway Opens
Monday, 31 March 2025, 7:34 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Whale Trail has completed another section as it weaves its way from Picton to Kaikōura. More >>
Weed-E The Weed Cutter To Cut Shapes In Blenheim River
Monday, 31 March 2025, 7:28 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Weed-E's debut is timed for when the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan allows weed cutting in the river to resume. More >>
Crown Apologises For Bringing ‘Death And Division’ To Ngāti Hāua
Monday, 31 March 2025, 7:27 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith delivered an apology to some 400 people at the marae, for Crown actions he said had caused harm and prejudiced Ngāti Hāua for over a century. More >>
Gisborne Wastewater Upgrade Stalled By Filter Issues
Monday, 31 March 2025, 7:08 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
The council is a year behind schedule but actively working on filter solutions. More >>
Mangawhai Spit Loses Massive Quantities Of Sand - Aerial Survey Finds
Monday, 31 March 2025, 5:37 am | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
An estimated equivalent of 26,000 truckloads of sand has been lost in six years, according to a new aerial drone survey. More >>
'Insult To Ratepayers' - Cost-saving Measures Ridiculed By Tasman Residents
Sunday, 30 March 2025, 4:01 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Public toilets and rubbish bins are just some of the casualties of Tasman District Council's latest attempt to cut costs. More >>
Cemeteries At Capacity: Families Face Heartbreaking Choices Amid Growing Burial Costs
Saturday, 29 March 2025, 5:40 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Die-hard Westies will need to find a new resting place as Waikumete Cemetery, New Zealand’s largest, has reached capacity. More >>
Local Water Done Well: Rotorua Looks To Consult On Two Delivery Options
Saturday, 29 March 2025, 5:38 am | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Consultation runs from April 4 to May 5, pending approval on April 2. More >>
Cost Shock: West Coast Plan Expenses Released
Saturday, 29 March 2025, 5:36 am | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
If the committee accepts a recommendation, submitters have 30 days to appeal and resolve the issue through mediation or the Environment Court. More >>
End In Sight For Tasman’s Embattled Speed Limit Reductions
Saturday, 29 March 2025, 5:33 am | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The first phase of long-signalled speed limit reductions will soon begin in Tasman despite the second round of consultation showing strong opposition in some places. More >>
Future Of Raetihi Recycling Facility Left In Limbo
Saturday, 29 March 2025, 5:31 am | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The cost of overflowing bins and contaminated recycling had led to discussions about closing the unmanned recycling station on State Highway 4 in Raetihi, about 85 kilometres north of Whanganui. More >>
Wairoa Flood Plan Updated: What It Means For Homes, Showgrounds
Saturday, 29 March 2025, 5:30 am | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
A revised plan for the Wairoa flood spillway, announced on Wednesday by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council (HBRC), has halved the number of houses impacted and reduced the area of Māori whenua to only 2ha. More >>
‘No Wait Time, No Booking’: Mobile Clinic Helps Bridge Health Gap
Saturday, 29 March 2025, 5:25 am | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
The free clinic operates monthly, offering care without appointments. More >>
Blenheim Passes Air Quality Test, For Now
Friday, 28 March 2025, 8:48 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Under environmental standards, the limit for PM10 was more than 50mcg of bigger air pollutants per cubic metre of air. Blenheim was allowed to exceed that limit once a year. More >>
‘We Owe Raetihi An Apology’: Plans To Can Recycling Station Face Push Back
Friday, 28 March 2025, 8:46 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Council chief executive Clive Manley told Hadley-Chase the Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board, not the council, was responsible for the decision. More >>
