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Kaikōura Prepares For The Cruise Ship Season

Monday, 13 July 2026, 6:22 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Five cruise ships are scheduled to visit Kaikōura this summer. More >>

Post Boxes To Remain In North Canterbury Beach Community

Monday, 13 July 2026, 6:20 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

NZ Post has confirmed post boxes will remain at the Waikuku Beach General Store for the foreseeable future. More >>

Marton Swim Centre Rebuild Nets $260,000 Boost

Monday, 13 July 2026, 6:18 pm | Rebecca Hogan - Local Democracy Reporter

Rangitīkei District Council announced the Lottery Grants Board had committed $260,869 to the Marton Swim Centre project, which has a budget of $6 million, on Thursday. More >>

Horizons Unitary Council: Mayoral Forum Receives Merger Modelling

Monday, 13 July 2026, 6:09 pm | Rebecca Hogan - Local Democracy Reporter

Wanden said the mayoral forum remained committed to simplification across local government and “working together through this process to find a solution that best serves the region’s communities”. More >>

Business Rates To Soar In Hastings Despite Objections

Monday, 13 July 2026, 6:04 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

Chairman of the Hastings City Business Association, Craig Riddiford, said many of their members had fought “incredibly hard” for a different outcome. More >>

South Auckland Bus Network Set For Shake-Up As CRL Nears Opening

Monday, 13 July 2026, 5:56 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Van der Putten said Auckland Transport was reviewing 55 bus routes to improve connections with the rail network and make transfers easier once the City Rail Link opens. More >>

Tekapo Facilities Earn Silver At NZ Commercial Projects Awards

Monday, 13 July 2026, 5:50 pm | Claire Taylor - Local Democracy Reporter

The annual awards recognise and showcase the contribution and innovation of the team behind a project, rather than just the building itself. More >>

Four Recycling Strikes And You’re Out For Hauraki Resident’s Bins

Monday, 13 July 2026, 5:45 pm | Jordan Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

The first infringement of incorrect items sees a tag issued along with an education booklet as to what is and isn’t recyclable, de Laborde said. More >>

Rotorua Pensioners Face Uncertainty As Council Eyes Redevelopment

Monday, 13 July 2026, 4:24 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter

Twenty-eight units sit vacant while the council weighs the site's future. More >>

Nelson Candidates Spar Over Hope Bypass

Monday, 13 July 2026, 4:17 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

No more funding or timing certainty has been provided for Nelson's Road of National Significance, leading to questions from the city's MP. More >>

'The Path Is Real': Academy Honour Highlights Pacific Filmmaking Talent

Monday, 13 July 2026, 2:10 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Tusi Tamasese, whose films include 2011's The Orator and 2017's One Thousand Ropes, has received an invitation to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which oversees the annual Academy Awards or Oscars. More >>

Final Year Of Ngāti Tamaoho Leadership As Matariki Festival Grows

Monday, 13 July 2026, 2:00 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

TAU said this year's programme features the highest number of events since the festival began, reflecting growing public interest in celebrating Matariki through community events, exhibitions, performances and cultural activities across the region. More >>