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Nobby Clark Breaches Most Expensive In Recent Times
Friday, 18 October 2024, 9:03 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Investigations into Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark's code of conduct breaches were the council's most expensive in the past five years. More >>
Auckland Celebrates 21 New Te Reo Māori Names For Significant Sites
Friday, 18 October 2024, 9:02 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The Māngere-Ōtāthuhu Local Board area were gifted 21 te reo Māori names for nearby sites. More >>
Park Benches Removed After Indecent Acts In Randwick Park, Manurewa
Friday, 18 October 2024, 8:59 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Two park benches at Randwick Park in Manurewa will be removed after complaints of anti-social behaviour. More >>
Defamation Suit Costs Buller Ratepayers $20,000
Friday, 18 October 2024, 8:58 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Buller District Mayor Jamie Cleine says ratepayers have paid out $20,000 for a defamation suit - but the true cost is much higher. More >>
'Blown Away' By Extreme Need As Whānau Swamp Free Dental Clinics
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 6:26 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Hauora providers say the free clinics revealed the severity of dental health issues among Māori and the extreme need for access to treatment. More >>
Tauranga's Ghost Homes A 'Hard Problem To Solve' - Mahé Drysdale
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 6:24 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The number of empty homes are on the rise despite the housing shortage. More >>
Southland District Council Clamps Down On 'Bad Dog Owners'
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 6:47 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Council manager regulatory services Adrian Humphries said his organisation was targeting repeat rule-breakers. More >>
Tauranga Will Fluoridate Its Water Despite Mayor’s No-vote
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 6:46 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Mahé Drysdale has voted against adding fluoride to the city's water supply, saying he has "real question marks around safety" and wants more assurances it did not pose a risk. More >>
Tararua Mayor's Ultimatum Over Highway Toll
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 6:44 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Tracey Collis says there is little public support for a toll on the replacement Manawatū Tararua highway. More >>
'Processed, High In Fat': Food Trucks Prompt Health Concerns
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 6:43 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Invercargill City Council said recommendations relating to healthy food options fell outside of the intention for the bylaw. More >>
West Coast's Naughty List: Late-night Mining, Buried Tyres And Dirty Water
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 6:40 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
In the three months from late June to September, compliance staff made a total of 258 site visits around the region - about half of them to monitor resource consents for mining. More >>
Principals 'Perplexed' By Fuss Over Teacher-only Days
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 6:37 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury principals have responded to comments from Associate Education Minister David Seymour suggesting schools will no longer be allowed to hold teacher-only days during the school term. More >>
West Coast District Plan Costs Soar
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 9:07 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The document, meant to cover the the planning rules for Buller, Grey and Westland, has cost has cost the West Coast Regional Council $5.6 million since 2019. More >>
Historic Election Ahead As Iwi Urged To Nominate For New Governance Board
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 9:06 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Te Korowai o Wainuiārua is the post-settlement governance entity set up to represent hapū affiliated to the three iwi Uenuku, Tamahaki and Tamakana and manage their settlement assets. More >>
Petition Against Tauranga’s Rainbow Crossing ‘Nothing Short Of Disgusting’ – Pride Advocate
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 9:04 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Gordy Lockhart campaigned for six years to get a rainbow crossing in Tauranga - and complaints started as soon as it was approved. More >>
Tokomaru Bay's Leaky Landfill Fix In Line To Be Fast Tracked
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 9:01 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Repairs to Tokomaru Bay's leaking landfill are desperately needed, say the residents who head out to collect the rubbish it strews on their beaches during severe weather events. Local representatives More >>
Wairarapa Councils Working Out Detail Over Wellington Regional Water Services Organisation
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 8:58 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
People are being invited to workshops as three councils decide whether to opt in or out of a Wellington regional water organisation. More >>
Wairarapa Councils Working Out Detail Over Wellington Regional Water Services Organisation
Monday, 14 October 2024, 8:55 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
People are being invited to workshops as three councils decide whether to opt in or out of a Wellington regional water organisation. More >>
Waimakariri Mayor Commits To Keeping Rates Rise Below 5%
Monday, 14 October 2024, 8:32 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon says he plans to keep to the council's Long Term Plan commitment to keep next year's rates rise below 5 percent. More >>
$11m Empty Former RSA Rooms Home To New Papakura District Court
Monday, 14 October 2024, 8:27 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Critics say the current courthouse - which has weather-tightness issues - is "laughably small" and hope its replacement will be more contained and secure. More >>
