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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 >>
Environment Southland Guilty Of Failing To Care For Wetlands - High Court Ruling
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 10:06 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A High Court ruling released on Tuesday stated Environment Southland had failed to monitor the state of the environment for wetlands. 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 >>
Local Voices Could Be Lost In RMA Reform – Waimakariri Mayor
Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 9:39 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Public hearings are an important part of the RMA process, says Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon. More >>
New Storywalk Coming To Rangiora
Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 9:32 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A storywalk is set to become a permanent attraction in Rangiora. More >>
Iwi Voters Back Ngāti Hāua Treaty Settlement
Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 9:30 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Ngāti Hāua Iwi Trust chairman Graham “Tinka” Bell said in November that Te Pua o Te Riri Kore sets a foundation for reconciliation, restoration and a revitalised future. More >>
Council Pledges Treaty Law Apology After Brutal History Lesson
Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 9:26 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
The council will also apologise to the people – mostly Māori – who wanted to discuss the contentious Bill, which aims to change how Te Tiriti is interpreted and applied. More >>
West Coast Regional Council Debt Soars As Big Flood Projects Shape Up
Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 8:00 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The West Coast Regional Council's core debt has risen to $24 million, as it embarks on the largest infrastructure programme in its history. More >>