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No Plan For Te Anau Homeless
Sunday, 12 January 2025, 6:45 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Fiordland Community Board chair Diane Holmes said accommodation issues had been on the town’s radar for decades, adding that it was a nationwide problem. More >>
‘Ready For Takeoff’: Plans To Save Financially Unstable Southern Airport
Sunday, 12 January 2025, 6:39 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Since its inception, Te Anau Airport Manapouri has run at a loss with shortfalls ranging from $217,000 to almost $320,000 across the last five years alone. More >>
Bridge, Bollards, And Big Decisions: Ashburton Council’s Year In Review
Sunday, 12 January 2025, 6:36 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Local Democracy Reporter Jonathan Leask looks back at a busy year of big decisions and contentious issues around the council table in Ashburton. More >>
Woman saves $500 after hit-and-run, thanks to CCTV cameras
Saturday, 11 January 2025, 8:32 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
After being smashed into and left with no contact details, Hawke's Bay woman Tracy Murfitt made a request for council CCTV footage that saved her $500. More >>
Strong Pasifika Connection To Auckland’s City Rail Link
Friday, 10 January 2025, 10:12 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The CRL project has created job opportunities for Pasifika, Māori, and young people, who have played a pivotal role in shaping this landmark infrastructure achievement. More >>
Mayoral Support For Food Banks
Friday, 10 January 2025, 10:08 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury's food banks have been under pressure, as families struggle with the cost of living. More >>
Tourist Towns Busy, Despite The Weather
Friday, 10 January 2025, 10:05 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaikōura and Hanmer Springs have reported strong support, despite wet and cold weather. More >>
Water Bottlers Face No Summer Restrictions As Residents Told To Cut Back
Friday, 10 January 2025, 10:02 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Nine consents in Hawke’s Bay allow groundwater to be taken for water bottling. More >>
‘Trailblazer’ On Upskilling Kiwis In AI: ‘We Don’t Have To Be Based In New York’
Friday, 10 January 2025, 9:59 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
'A lot of NZ companies would love to do business outside of NZ and we are now doing that.' More >>
Council Cadetship A Great Way To Learn
Friday, 10 January 2025, 9:54 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Learning and working: Whakatāne District Council engineering cadet Dominic Bradbury sets up a mobile variable messaging sign to alert motorists to road improvement works being carried out on West Bank Road. More >>
Maraetotara Falls Jumpers Defy Rope Swing Removal
Friday, 10 January 2025, 9:51 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hastings District Council says it is taking action again. More >>
Tiny Sign Doesn’t Stop Swimming In Poo
Friday, 10 January 2025, 9:36 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
"It's kind of disgusting," says one local who got caught out. More >>
22 Dogs And Puppies Uplifted From Ōpōtiki Property
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 6:52 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The owner has been fined and agreed to surrender the dogs, who have since been put down. More >>
Green Tinge Returns To North Canterbury Pastures After Recent Rain
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 6:51 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The area has been suffering from low rainfall for many months. More >>
Canterbury Schools Back Threatened Qualification
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 6:50 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
"There is zero chance we will get rid of level 1, until anyone provides an alternative." More >>
Central North Island Iwi Elect First Post-Settlement Board
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 3:12 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The settlement signed at Raetihi Marae in July 2023 recognises breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi and provides redress including cash, cultural redress and property. More >>
Maraetotara Falls Rope Swing And Branch Removed By Hastings Council
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 3:09 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hastings council removed tree branches and the attached swing at a waterfall in Hawke's Bay because swinging into the pool below was deemed to be risky. More >>
No Confidence: Iwi Reps Call Out Taranaki Regional Councillors
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 3:07 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Iwi representatives lost confidence after councillors blocked debate on the contentious Treaty Principles Bill. More >>
Rubbish Or 'A Good Idea'? Rotorua Residents Weigh In On Kerbside Collection Changes
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 3:05 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Rotorua Lakes Council will introduce weekly food and green waste kerbside collection from July 2026, while its general rubbish collection will reduce to one fortnightly pick-up. More >>
Councillors Reveal Hopes And Plans For 2025
Tuesday, 7 January 2025, 8:59 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
With local elections taking place in October, local democracy reporting asked elected members from each district council in the Eastern Bay what their plans were come election time. More >>
