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Floodlights On The Wish-List For Wellington’s Basin Reserve
Friday, 11 September 2026, 8:12 am | Justin Wong - Local Democracy Reporter
Each year, the council pays the trust a grant to run the Basin’s daily operations, with most going towards maintaining the turf. More >>
Prime Minister Highlights North Canterbury's Growth Potential
Friday, 11 September 2026, 8:07 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri district is bucking the trend, with 2.6% economic growth in year to June, ahead of national growth of 1.7%. More >>
Marlborough's New Water Service Loses Board Member Before First Meeting
Friday, 11 September 2026, 7:51 am | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Marlborough District Council announced on Thursday that former Wellington City Council chief executive Kevin Lavery was no longer part of the board of the region's new water service entity. More >>
Six Minutes, Five Directors, One Mission: New Water Body’s First Meeting
Friday, 11 September 2026, 7:47 am | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
McNabb said while the management of Marlborough’s pipes was changing, the purpose remained the same — to provide safe and reliable drinking water, wastewater and stormwater to Marlborough communities. More >>
Council Climate Fund Backs Masterton Community
Friday, 11 September 2026, 7:44 am | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The biggest winner of this funding round was the Wairarapa Pūkaha to Kawakawa Trust (WaiP2K) which was granted $15,000 to increase community participation in biodiversity restoration. More >>
Taranaki Tribes Combine Efforts To Boost Vote
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 12:13 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Social media push would be reinforced using iwi membership databases, education sessions on how to enrol, & by calling & texting uri. On ground there would be door to door visits to whānau & vans on election day to get people to polling stations. More >>
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown Tells Island Residents To 'Cough Up' For Rubbish Service
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 12:08 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Mr Brown was responding to Kawau resident John Birch who asked the committee to consider the disparate requirements of different residents, if they wanted to introduce a targeted rate. More >>
Wellington Stadium Says It Can’t Afford $42m Maintenance Bill For The Next Decade
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 12:02 pm | Justin Wong - Local Democracy Reporter
The trust running the stadium had told its owners, the Wellington City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council, it could not afford the full maintenance programme itself. More >>
Unity Crucial In Council Upheavals, Say Māori Staff
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 11:56 am | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
“We need to kind of come together as kaimahi Māori in local govt & whakapiki our wairua (raise out spirits), share our stories… where we can be, sit, kōrero, wānanga, & try to find some solutions,” said Gisborne District Council’s CE Thatcher-Swan. More >>
Tauranga Councillor Glen Crowther Says He Was Required To View Landslide Files In Supervised Room
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 11:50 am | Ayla Yeoman - Local Democracy Reporter
“Ultimately, the council and its staff operate within the legislative framework that applies and will continue to do so should that framework change,” said Tauranga City Council strategy, growth and partnerships general manager Christine Jones. More >>
Destination Marlborough ‘Excited’ To Join Five International Marketing Campaigns
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 11:26 am | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
“We want more visitors arriving in the quieter months and travelling beyond our main gateways to experience the regions that make New Zealand unique,” said Tourism Minister Louise Upston. More >>
Seating Upgrade Coming To A Rangiora Cinema Near You
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 11:01 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council has reached an agreement with Town Hall Cinemas to replace the seating in two of three cinemas in the council-owned Rangiora Town Hall. More >>
'This Is A Tax': Canterbury Council Representatives Call On Government To Fund Regional Planning
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 10:48 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon wants the Government to stump up with some cash to help for regional spatial plans, mandated as part of the Government's RMA reforms. More >>
Superette Owner On The Brink Of Bankruptcy After Nine Months Of Roadworks
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 10:13 am | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The southbound lane of Taradale Rd was closed by Napier City Council on January 25 to allow workers to replace a culvert. More >>
Three-Year High For Dog Attack Complaints In Invercargill
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 9:49 am | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Details were captured in an annual dog control report presented at Invercargill City Council on Tuesday which included numbers from the last three financial years. More >>
Road Envy: Resident Questions Council Call Over Resealing
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 9:38 am | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
In a report to a council committee in August, council staff provided price comparisons between asphalt and chip seal resurfacing, showing asphalt was 12-to-15 times more expensive. More >>
Kawerau Council Seeking Rising Stars For Christmas Show
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 9:34 am | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The council's economic and community development manager Lee Corbett Barton said Kawerau Christmas in the Park was a great opportunity for new local talent to perform on a large stage. More >>
32 Crashes In Six Years: Roundabout To Get Improvements
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 9:30 am | Ayla Yeoman - Local Democracy Reporter
There have been 32 crashes at the roundabout intersecting Waihi Rd, Otūmoetai Rd and Cambridge Rd in Judea since 2020 – and most have been caused by driver behaviour. More >>
$141k Bill For Hauraki Council To Fix Non-Compliant Plants
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 9:27 am | Jordan Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Sorting the compliance issues is expected to cost $141,388, and funds are on the agenda for Wednesday’s council meeting. More >>
Bomb Threat, Assaults, Weapons: What Frontline City Staff Face
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 9:23 am | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
In five years, Rotorua Lakes Council staff have reported more than 150 incidents of abuse. More >>
