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South Wairarapa Locks In Key Decisions, 4.7% Rates Rise Likely
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 8:12 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
South Wairarapa District Council will adopt its Long-Term Plan at the end of June. More >>
‘Just Not Sustainable’: Rally Planned To Protest 12% Rates Increase
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 8:10 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Residents rally against Tauranga rates increase, demand spending cuts More >>
Ashburton Bus Debate Goes Round-and-Round
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 7:54 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
How public transport could be introduced to Ashburton, and how much it will cost, needs to be properly discussed with Environment Canterbury, according to deputy mayor Liz McMillan. More >>
Doubts Remain Over Proposed Joint Water Entity
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 7:46 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Masterton councillors will deliberate on Local Water Done Well submissions next week. More >>
West Coast Mayors Welcome Anti-Abuse Guide
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 7:37 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Westland, Grey and Buller mayors Tania Gibson and Jamie Cleine discuss abuse of elected members; welcome anti-abuse guide from Minister for Women. More >>
Waimakariri Mayor Weighs Up Fast-track Rules
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 7:35 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon has been coming to grips with how the Fast-track Approvals Act will work. More >>
North Canterbury Mayors Say They Back Local Schools, But Should It Extend To School Attendance?
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 7:31 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury mayors say they have already actively support local schools, but Rangiora High School principal Bruce Kearney says shouldn't have to worry about school attendance. More >>
Kaikōura ‘Reimagines’ Tourism With New Visitor Centre
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 7:28 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaikōura's former i-Site building is set to be turned into a new state-of-the-art visitor centre. More >>
Jobs Taskforce Breaks Down Barriers
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 7:22 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs programme has exceeded its job placement target, in spite of the challenging job market. More >>
Freshwater Management Review Offers Options – Hurunui Mayor
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 7:15 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui District Council disbanded the Hurunui-Waiau Zone Committee in 2019, and it was later replaced by a land and water committee. More >>
Improvements To Bombay Southbound Off-Ramp Gets Underway
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 6:50 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will conduct a 4-5 month project to improve this, beginning on the evening of May 18. More >>
Two Hotly Debated Issues Focus Of Locals’ Feedback On Council Plan
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 4:41 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Ninety-nine people will address Rotorua's council this week. More >>
Tauranga Mayor finally buys home in city – but isn’t moving in yet
Friday, 16 May 2025, 5:45 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
After being elected in July, Mahé Drysdale said he would move to Tauranga by the end of last year. More >>
Plans For $2.5 Million Inner-City Development In Hastings For Vibrant Living
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 5:25 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The project follows a four-year search by the council for the right development partner. More >>
Hastings: Plans For $2.5m Inner-City Development For Vibrant Living
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 7:46 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst says the project brings the community’s vision for a more vibrant, connected city centre one step closer. More >>
Southland Hospital Struggling With ‘Too Small’ ED
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 7:43 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The ED is too small to allow for the efficient flow of patients, this leads to extended times for patients to be placed in a clinical space to be assessed. More >>
Economist To Offer Support For Hurunui Youth
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 7:37 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Infometrics economist Brad Olsen will visit the Hurunui district later this month to support youth into employment. More >>
Canterbury Council Ready To Form Water ‘Coalition’
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 7:32 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui District Council is ready to form a "coalition of the willing" with the Kaikōura District Council to manage water services. More >>
Gisborne Council Moves Forward With Regional Response Team
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 7:25 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
The district council says the team will cost less than $10 per property per year for ratepayers. More >>
Pekatahi Bridge No Longer On Replacement List
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 6:48 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Local politicians are pushing for the replacement of the one-lane bridge which has become a cause of complaint from road users who are fed up with damage to their vehicles and frequent closures for maintenance. More >>
