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Proposal To Wind Up Destination Marlborough Goes To Council

Sunday, 23 June 2024, 6:05 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter

The commissioners appointed to steer Destination Marlborough after its entire board resigned over an employment dispute with a former manager has recommended the regional tourism agency be disestablished. More >>

3.7% Pay Rise For Ashbuton’s Mayor And Councillors

Saturday, 22 June 2024, 7:40 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

The mayor’s pay packet is set to increase by $4910 after the Remuneration Authority this week determined that mayors and councillors across the country will receive an average pay rise of 3.7% from July 1. More >>

Tauranga Mayoral Race: Aurel Braguta’s Plan To Reduce Costs

Saturday, 22 June 2024, 7:30 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter

This is one of 15 mayoral profiles that will be published twice daily on weekdays before voting opens on June 29. There is a standfirst for each one. They are done as a Q&A. More >>

How The Grounded Aratere Unfolded, A Timeline

Saturday, 22 June 2024, 7:22 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter

Interislander’s Aratere ferry ran aground just after 9.45pm on Friday following what was said to be a steering failure. More >>

Hopes For $7m To Protect South Westland Community

Saturday, 22 June 2024, 7:17 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter

The West Coast Regional Council hopes to gain about $7million of new Government infrastructure money to pour into the region's largest river protection scheme. More >>

Taylorville Resource Park: Officials Tight-lipped Due To ‘Legal Ramifications’

Saturday, 22 June 2024, 7:11 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter

West Coast Regional Council chair Peter Haddock on Friday acknowledged the keen community interest in the Taylorville Resource Park site, which has sparked concerns over its environmental record. More >>

‘I Do Worry’: Under $30k For Councillors Facing Growing Workload, Pressure And Abuse

Saturday, 22 June 2024, 7:08 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter

Pay rates for elected council members hinder local government’s ability to attract and retain qualified councillors, a district mayor says. More >>

Gisborne’s Leaders Weigh Up Future Planning Rules

Saturday, 22 June 2024, 7:05 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter

Tairāwhiti Resource Management Plan committee discussed updating their framework, focusing on holistic environmental approaches. More >>

Contamination Risks For Gisborne Shellfish To Be Studied

Saturday, 22 June 2024, 7:02 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter

Gisborne District Council is investigating viral persistence in shellfish after wet weather sewage overflows. The study is estimated at $140,000 per event; council urges alternatives to be considered to reduce expenses. More >>

Blenheim Skate Community On A Mission For Upgrades

Saturday, 22 June 2024, 6:58 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter

The group is also in the process of formalising themselves into a proper “entity”, which will make it easier for them to host events, such as Skate With Pride, set to take place on Saturday. More >>

Dye Stains Scrubbed From Ashburton Cenotaph

Saturday, 22 June 2024, 6:54 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Ashburton’s war memorial is in need of a clean after wreaths stained the stonework base. More >>

Whangārei Councillors Slam Mayor Over Palestine Refusal

Saturday, 22 June 2024, 6:50 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter

Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo is being slammed by five of his councillors for refusing to allow council debate on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict next week. More >>

Pay Rise For Councils: Whanganui Mayor’s Salary Up More Than $5500

Saturday, 22 June 2024, 6:38 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter

The Whanganui mayor’s pay packet will increase by $5537 this year while other mayors, chairs and councillors in the region will get pay rises averaging 3.7 per cent. Local-body elected members across the country will get more pay from 1 July. ... More >>

Rotorua CBD Crime: What The Latest Police Data Shows

Saturday, 22 June 2024, 6:32 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

Crime in Rotorua CBD trends downwards, according to six-month comparison. Six months ago, a safety hub opened in the CBD - has it made a difference to crime stats? More >>

West Coast Iwi Leaders Cop ‘Racist, Revolting, Hate-filled’ Emails

Saturday, 22 June 2024, 6:30 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter

A tirade of "racist, revolting" emails targeting West Coast iwi and council leaders has been called out. The emails have targeted some members of a committee overseeing the development of the West Coast's combined district plan, the Te Tai ... More >>

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