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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 >>

South Auckland Councillor Angela Dalton To Stand Down At Next Elections

Thursday, 26 December 2024, 4:35 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter

Angela Dalton said she plans to retire from local politics after five years and serving two terms as Manurewa-Papakura councillor. More >>

Report Cards For Councils: A For Ashburton?

Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 8:58 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Councils will come under greater scrutiny next year as the Government cracks down on spending on what it says are nice-to-haves. More >>

Gisborne Council Explores Zoning Changes To Address Housing Crisis

Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 8:50 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter

Council eyes medium-density housing, aims for well-functioning urban environments. More >>

Tauranga’s Harington St Changing Back To Two-way Traffic Considered Good For Business

Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 8:32 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter

The feedback showed 40% of the 25 respondents supported Harington St being two-way, 10% favoured it being one-way and 50% were neutral, according to Geard’s report. More >>

Kawerau’s Hardie Ave Flood Works To Go Ahead

Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 8:28 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

The transport agency has had to cut funding allocations this year and, along with other councils, Kawerau received less than it bid for. More >>

Old Polytech Buildings To Be Knocked Down For Car Park

Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 8:25 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Buildings on the old polytech site in Ashburton have been marked for demolition after failing to find a new home. More >>

Council Approves Equestrian Park's $250k Irrigation System Despite Criticism

Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 8:10 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter

The Marlborough Equestrian Park made a request for the irrigation system to the council's Long Term Plan earlier this year. More >>

Roundabout Exit To Nowhere: Why This Land Remains In Limbo

Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 8:08 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

What was going to go there and why didn't it? Local Democracy reporter Linda Hall takes a look. More >>

Invercargill's Christmas Lights Fall Victim To Cost-cutting

Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 8:07 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

The Christmas street lights will shine for the last time this year as decorations are deteriorating and won't be replaced because council want to keep the next rate increase low. More >>

Govt Ends Pilot Programme For Māori And Pacific, Sparking Outrage

Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 8:05 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Health leaders say the move is shocking, given the high bowel cancer death rates among Māori and Pacific communities. More >>

Frustration At Council View On 'Benign' Coastal Landfill

Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 8:00 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

A southern council says it needs to "draw the line" with a community over its old dumpsite. More >>

Treaty Law Submission Help Honed For Future Bills

Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 7:58 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting

Sessions to help Taranaki whānau have their say on the Treaty bill moving through Parliament are being fine-tuned to help address future legislation affecting Māori rights and interests. More >>

Horse Rider Pleads For Support To Keep Them Safe On Roads

Thursday, 7 November 2024, 7:32 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter

The petition, signed by close to 9000 people, asks the government to recognise the vulnerability of horse riders in transport legislation. More >>

Country’s Largest Solar Farm Prepares To Power Up, As Green Waste Piles Up

Thursday, 7 November 2024, 7:28 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

The solar farm in Lauriston, about 80km from Christchurch, is a $104 million joint venture between Genesis Energy and Future Renewable Vision Australia. It has been under construction since April and is expected be the country's largest solar farm ... More >>

Council Backtracks On Decision To Reject Mobile Sauna Location

Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 8:57 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter

The deputy mayor has admitted he went away and did some homework. More >>

Bluey And The New 'Elves' To Debut At Auckland's Santa Parade

Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 8:56 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Bluey will have her own float in the festive parade on Queen Street on 24 November. Many other floats are expected to energise the parade, including one made entirely of LEGO, a giant pink guitar inspired by K-pop, and a Kiwiana caravan that captures ... More >>

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