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Speed Calming Measures For South Auckland Roads An ‘Insult’
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 3:59 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
South Auckland residents say even after a speeding fatality, they're still not being properly listened to. More >>
Whangārei District Council Back Tracks On Staunch Fluoridation Resistance
Monday, 17 March 2025, 8:39 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
17 March 2025 Fluoride will start being added to Whangārei drinking water on Wednesday morning, subject to the outcome of a High Court hearing in Wellington tomorrow. Whangārei District Council (WDC) this afternoon voted almost unanimously to back down at the ... More >>
Community Boards Resist Western Bay Of Plenty Merger Proposal
Monday, 17 March 2025, 8:36 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
At an appeal hearing on Thursday, four of the region's five community boards spoke against the proposed changes because it would diminish their local voice. More >>
Rotorua Retirement Village Approved Under Fast-track Consent
Monday, 17 March 2025, 8:35 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The village - complete with bar, cafe and theatre - has been green lit. More >>
Kaikōura Seabirds Fight For Survival
Monday, 17 March 2025, 8:33 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaikōura residents are being reminded to be on the lookout for injured and distressed birds, as young Hutton's shearwater chicks take flight for the first time. Turning off the lights and following the town's new lighting rules will help, too. More >>
Auckland’s Struggling Local Boards Unite In Letter To Wayne Brown
Monday, 17 March 2025, 8:31 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The board chairs have unanimously rejected the council's proposed cost-cutting measures. More >>
Landfill Lament: Recycling Mistakes Could Fill A Cruise Ship
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 9:39 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Napier City and Hastings District have adopted the Draft Joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan, which aims to ensure the councils meet requirements and communities have a clear path of action for waste over the next six years. More >>
Community Boards Resist Western Bay Merger Proposal
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 9:37 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
At an appeal hearing on Thursday , four of the region’s five community boards spoke against the proposed changes because it would diminish their local voice. More >>
NZTA To Review Automatic Speed Reversals In Gisborne After Public Backlash
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 9:34 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
NZTA will review speeds on Gisborne's State Highway 35. More >>
Appeal To Council To Help Protect Kaikōura Seabirds
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 9:32 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
An appeal has been made to the Kaikōura District Council to help protect the banded dotterel / pohowera, which nests on the Kaikōura coastline. More >>
‘We Have Come Home’ – Iwi Heart Of Nelson Housing Project
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 9:28 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Nelson's newest suburb has received $31m of council support, will see the creation of 2700 jobs, and will serve as a legacy for Ngāti Koata. More >>
Shorter Opening Hours Proposed For Marlborough Bars
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 9:23 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The council first began drafting a local alcohol policy in 2014, but did not go through with it because other policies around the country were being appealed by “large players”. More >>
Old Papatoetoe’s ‘Exciting’ Revamp Almost Complete
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 9:19 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Eke Panuku - Auckland Council's development arm - is carrying out the redevelopment of the South Auckland suburb, which aims to bring new life to the area. More >>
Whangārei Drinking Water Fluoridation Could Start On Wednesday
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 9:16 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Whangārei District Council chief executive Simon Weston said fluoridation would aim for a target fluoride dose rate of .85mg/l of water. More >>
Auckland Beach Community May Get New Hub
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 9:13 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The proposed hub will be located in the Beachlands Memorial Hall, providing access to library services, arts programs, and council customer services. More >>
Council Rejects Call To Extend Mount Hot Pools Opening Hours
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 9:08 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Julie and Jim Carle petitioned Tauranga City Council to return the pools, which have sat at the base of Mauao for nearly 60 years, to the 6am opening time used before the Covid-19 pandemic, instead of the current 7am. More >>
‘Delight And Relief’ As Ashburton Council Boss Reappointed
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 8:59 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Hamish Riach says he is ready to steer the Ashburton District through major projects and political shifts after being reappointed for another five years. More >>
‘Up For The Challenge’: Rangitīkei Council’s New Boss Sets Priorities For First Months
Saturday, 15 March 2025, 10:04 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Carol Gordon stepped into the role two weeks ago, replacing Kevin Ross, who put his retirement on hold in August 2023 to take the reins at Rangitīkei following the resignation of Peter Beggs. More >>
Tight Turnaround For Easter Trading Policies
Saturday, 15 March 2025, 10:01 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Without the policies in place, only certain businesses are allowed to trade on Easter Sunday, such as dairies, petrol stations, garden centres and cafes. More >>
QR Codes Explain New Street Names
Saturday, 15 March 2025, 9:59 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Using a smart phone the code can take readers to the council webside page which gives a translation of the names into English, along with a short history of the areas and the meaning behind the names. More >>
