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Kaipara Council’s Demise Feared Amid Water Reforms
Monday, 14 April 2025, 3:31 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Councils have until September 3 to confirm their regionally-generated plans for managing drinking water and wastewater with the Government. More >>
Thousands Of Auckland Dog Owners Hit With Fines
Monday, 14 April 2025, 3:23 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
As of April 11, 3813 fines remain unpaid. More >>
‘Big Deal’: Hopes For Change As City Adopts First Accessibility Policy
Saturday, 12 April 2025, 4:16 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
About 25% of Rotorua’s population, roughly 20,000 people, have disabilities. More >>
Former Funeral Director Jailed For Over 2 Years For Defrauding Grieving Families
Saturday, 12 April 2025, 4:09 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Fiona Bakulich, who pleaded guilty to 12 charges in February, appeared in the Auckland District Court on Friday. More >>
Court Dismisses Injunction On Tauranga Marine Precinct Sale
Saturday, 12 April 2025, 4:02 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The judge's decision found the arguments for stopping the sale "generally weak", and that claims of a local boat fleet being harmed were "overstated". More >>
Flood Resilience Projects Offers Māngere Hope
Saturday, 12 April 2025, 3:58 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The two flood resilience projects promises long-term protection for one of the Auckland's most flood-affected communities. More >>
Final Kilometre Of Tarawera Sewerage Pipeline Work To Restart
Friday, 11 April 2025, 9:22 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Works were paused in February during Environment Court proceedings. More >>
Rule Forces Carterton Speed Reconsult
Friday, 11 April 2025, 9:19 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Carterton District Council is preparing to reconsult on speed changes. More >>
Minister Directs Health NZ To Revive Stalled Health Centre
Friday, 11 April 2025, 9:18 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
‘Very Encouraging’: Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton has welcomed the Health Minister’s push for progress on a rural health centre. More >>
‘Unfair’: Mount Businesses Struggle With Proposed Dining Fees
Friday, 11 April 2025, 9:16 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Tauranga City Council is proposing to charge cafes, bars and restaurants a yearly fee of $50 per square metre of footpath they use for tables and chairs. More >>
Te Rōpū Manukura Crowned Champions At Rescheduled Māori Stage Of Polyfest50
Friday, 11 April 2025, 9:09 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
With strong support from schools and efficient coordination, the celebration ended on a high note, showcasing youth talent and cultural pride. More >>
Surf Instructor Seeks Speed Reduction On Beach-Side Road
Friday, 11 April 2025, 9:01 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Mr Dobbin addressed Whakatāne District Council’s infrastructure and planning committee on Thursday to ask for the speed limit on a section of the road to be reduced to 30kmh and the turn-around area around the toilets to be reduced to 10kmh. More >>
Gisborne Dreams Big With Indoor Sports Facility
Friday, 11 April 2025, 8:58 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
The proposed $22.09M centre includes three courts, with a future fourth planned. More >>
New Pipes Could Boost Development In North East Ashburton
Friday, 11 April 2025, 8:54 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Extending water services to the north east of Ashburton could “open up opportunity for development that doesn’t currently exist”. More >>
Power Company Warned After Leaving Material In Stream
Friday, 11 April 2025, 8:50 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Despite the company saying it did not leave any materials near a stream which could adversely impact the environment, the regional council was quick to identify a breach and began investigations. More >>
Lake Camp Water Levels Improve – But ‘Still Quite Low’
Friday, 11 April 2025, 8:49 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Lake Camp hasn't drained away this summer, but it hasn’t been topped up to its “normal level” either. More >>
Crackdown On Unregistered Auckland Dogs – Pay Fine Or Face Court
Friday, 11 April 2025, 8:41 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The move comes as Auckland Council looks to promote responsible dog ownership in the region. More >>
Attacks, Hoarding, Neglect: Masterton Dog Rules Under The Spotlight
Friday, 11 April 2025, 8:36 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Masterton District Council recently consulted on an updated dog control policy and bylaw which attracted 135 submissions from the community. More >>
Prominent Rangiora Family Supports New Road Through Their Land
Friday, 11 April 2025, 8:34 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A proposed new Rangiora arterial route has the support of the family whose farm the road will pass through. More >>
Could A Lyttelton-Wellington Ferry Service Be Restored?
Friday, 11 April 2025, 8:26 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Could a Lyttelton ferry service making New Zealand's transport network more resilient? More >>
