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Farmers Revolt Against Council Over Water Restrictions
Friday, 9 May 2025, 8:18 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and farmers have been locked for roughly five years in an intense fight over a water allocation document called Tank, which took years of discussions before that to draft. More >>
Council Dumps Plan To Remove Bins
Friday, 9 May 2025, 8:10 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Rae said the council would continue to investigate ways to improve services while reducing costs, “but that doesn’t mean to say we’d never take away rubbish tin”. More >>
Bikes Are Back On Canterbury Buses
Friday, 9 May 2025, 8:08 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury will fully lift its ban on bikes on buses on Monday. More >>
West Coast Council Boss Defends Use Of North Island Consultants
Friday, 9 May 2025, 8:05 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The council employed consultancies at times to help with resource consent work, especially when there was an increased workload or reduced in-house capacity, Mr Lew said. More >>
‘We’re Grown Adults’: Raetihi Recycling Bins Set To Stay – For Now
Friday, 9 May 2025, 8:03 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Community board deputy chairperson Stu Robinson said he hoped the council would involve community members in finding a viable solution. More >>
From Mattresses To Marijuana: Auckland’s Illegal Dumping Problem Grows
Friday, 9 May 2025, 7:55 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
There are more than 1300 reports per month of illegal dumping in Auckland - more than 40 on average per day. More >>
Tourists Called On To Help Count Kaikōura’s Whales
Friday, 9 May 2025, 7:53 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Great Kaikōura Whale Count is back in June and visitors are being called on to spare a couple of hours to look out for whales. More >>
Thinking Of Standing? First Māori Seats In Spotlight Ahead Of Council Elections And Referendum
Friday, 9 May 2025, 7:50 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The October elections will be the first time Māori in Whanganui will have the option of voting in councillors for the district’s new Māori ward. More >>
Inside The New Office Building Tauranga City Council Is Paying $91.9m To Lease
Friday, 9 May 2025, 4:49 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Tauranga City Council's chief executive has defended the $91.9 million, 15-year cost to lease its new building. More >>
Gisborne Votes To Lift CBD Alcohol Restrictions, Sparks Debate
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:53 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Gisborne councillors voted to remove restrictive alcohol rules in the town centre. More >>
Time For Action On Health Advocacy
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:51 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca says an advocacy group set up under the umbrella of Whakatāne District Council is urgently needed. More >>
‘We Are Not An Airline’ – Mayor
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:49 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Air Chathams has since withdrawn the request for the loan to buy the aircraft as circumstances had changed to allow them to keep a Saab340 that is currently leased to Tonga’s Lulutai Airlines for three months. More >>
New Councillor Aims To Prove Value Of Tauranga Māori Ward
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:44 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Hemi Rolleston sworn in as Tauranga Māori ward councillor after byelection win More >>
Manurewa’s First Pan-Pacific Strategy Takes Final Step
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:43 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
“This is about making sure our Pacific community isn’t left behind again,” said Manurewa Local Board Chair Matt Winiata. More >>
Ashburton Second Bridge Work Ramps Up
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:40 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Construction of Ashburton's second bridge could start as soon as March - all things going to plan. More >>
Iwi Defends Role In West Coast Consent Process
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:39 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The Whakahono a Rohe agreement is due for a review as Resource Management Act changes loom, the West Coast Regional Council said. More >>
Motorists ‘Near The End Of Their Tether’ With Richmond Bottleneck
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:34 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Urgent upgrades to a Richmond intersection are being sought by the AA while the town awaits construction of its Road of National Significance. More >>
Selwyn Mayor Announced State Of Emergency From Wellington
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:30 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Selwyn council’s chief executive defended the mayor's decision to travel to Wellington on the eve of a heavy rain event. More >>
Carterton’s Urban Ratepayers To Cop Double-Digit Rates Rise
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:23 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The estimated rates intake rise for the 2025-26 year in the Long-Term Plan was about 13% but the council had found savings to bring it to 8.6%. More >>
Youth MP Wants Bus Routes Extended In North Canterbury
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:13 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri Youth MP Simone Bisschoff is keen to advocate for young people. More >>
