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Council’s U-turn On Lane Separators ‘Putting Cyclists At Risk’
Tuesday, 18 February 2025, 10:05 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Controversial cycling infrastructure in Māpua will be removed after pressure from residents, but a cycling advocate slammed the decision. More >>
Whanganui’s Pensioner Housing Plan Takes Next Steps
Tuesday, 18 February 2025, 9:59 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Whanganui District Council is considering establishing a joint venture partnership to take over, manage and grow its housing portfolio. More >>
Coast Council Warns Of Charges For LGOIMA Requests
Tuesday, 18 February 2025, 9:58 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Group Manager Jo Field reported that council staff had responded to 94 percent of the requests within the 20-day statutory timeframe. More >>
Hometown Artist Reveals Mayoral Portrait
Tuesday, 18 February 2025, 9:55 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Papamoa-based contemporary artist Mr G Hoete recently posted a video and photo of himself walking into the Kawerau District Council chambers to present the painting to Mrs Tunui in person. More >>
Southland Recycling Rule Breakers Could Lose Bins
Tuesday, 18 February 2025, 9:53 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A new 'three-strikes' system will be introduced across Southland in a bid to clamp down on reckless recyclers. More >>
The $30m Plan To Protect Masterton From Major Flooding Cost
Tuesday, 18 February 2025, 9:52 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
There are a number of draft concepts that provide flood protection from the Waipoua River. More >>
Tauranga Traffic: Turret Rd Tidal Lane Gets Initial Funding
Tuesday, 18 February 2025, 9:51 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
NZTA Waka Kotahi agreed to fund $5.2 million for the 15th Ave to Welcome Bay project. More >>
Legal Fight Looms Over Wairoa’s Freshwater
Monday, 17 February 2025, 10:11 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust Chair Leon Symes stands beside the Wairoa River. He says the iwi and hapū of Te Wairoa rely heavily on local waterways for resources such as fish and plants. More >>
Recycling Rule Breakers Could Lose Bins
Monday, 17 February 2025, 10:08 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Southland District Council strategic manager water and waste Grant Isaacs said his council had not been able to enforce a ‘three-strikes’ system in the past but had sent letters which proved effective. More >>
Ashburton ‘Not Moving Fast Enough’ With Water Compliance – Mayor
Monday, 17 February 2025, 10:05 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton’s mayor is frustrated at delays in achieving compliance with some of the district’s drinking water supplies. More >>
Five Still In Running For Ashburton Council CEO Role
Monday, 17 February 2025, 10:01 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A shortlist of five names is in the running for the top job at the Ashburton District Council. More >>
Treaty Bill Trouble Brings High Court Challenge To Council
Monday, 17 February 2025, 9:59 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
At December’s meeting conservative councillors used a little-known rule to halt discussion of a council submission on the contentious Government bill, sparking a fierce response from the TRC’s Māori ward councillor and iwi committee members. More >>
Winston Peters Says Whangārei Fluoridation Mandate A 'Despotic Soviet-era Disgrace'
Monday, 17 February 2025, 9:56 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Making a council fluoridate its water is being slammed by New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters. More >>
Martinborough Speed Review In Limbo As Community Mourns Fatality
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:53 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
One died and three others were injured on a stretch of road earmarked for speed reduction. More >>
$3m Overspend Frustrates Tasman Councillors
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:52 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Maintaining Tasman's infrastructure this financial year is expected to cost $3 million more than was budgeted for, and the district's councillors aren't happy. More >>
Environment Canterbury To Promote Testing Of Private Water Wells
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:50 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
An estimated 250,000-300,000 private wells are used for drinking water in Canterbury. More >>
Upgrade Of 'Dark, Dingy' Alleyway Brings Relief To Residents
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:49 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
For many years people had been scared to use the alleyway, but it has since been upgraded with lights, a new fence and local artwork. More >>
Gisborne students unhappy with repetitive free lunches
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:47 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Teachers and principals express concerns the new school lunch programme, but also acknowledge the benefit it has for families struggling to provide food. More >>
Council Chair Calls For Apology Over Mayor's Conflict Of Interest Remarks
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:43 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Helen Lash raised questions about Peter Haddock's family connection with one of the council's main contractors. More >>
BOP Regional Council Sets Guidelines For Sale Of Port Of Tauranga Shares
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:42 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The dividend the council receives from its commercial arm subsidises regional council rates. More >>
