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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 >>
Kaiapoi School’s Creative Solution To Staffing Challenges
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 7:43 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Increased teacher release time has been a headache for some schools, but Kaiapoi North School has made the most of the extra resourcing. More >>
NZ Faces $9.4b Hit From Invasive Caulerpa, Analysis Shows
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 6:59 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
The invasive seaweed is gaining an increasing stronghold. More >>
Decision To Shut Overused Recycling Station Under Review After Fiery Backlash
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:53 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The decision could be quashed this week following a recommendation for the Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board to revoke a resolution to disestablish the Raetihi Recycling Station. More >>
‘Hop Off Your Grandstand’: Emotions Run High At Council Meeting
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:50 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The exchange involved long-standing councillors Ian Pottinger and Darren Ludlow — who was chairing the committee meeting. More >>
Canterbury Councils Press On With Water Plan, Despite ‘Disappointing’ Response
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:49 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui and Kaikōura councils had a disappointing response on their proposal to form a joint water services council controlled organisation. More >>
Jet Skier Hoons Past Kayakers In Napier Inner Harbour
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:44 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
“This kind of behaviour isn’t just against the rules - it’s unacceptable, especially with kayakers nearby enjoying a calm evening on the water,” HBRC said. More >>
‘Removed That Barrier’: Change For Overseas Visitors Announced
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:41 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Trenz Rotorua 2025: Barrier removed for overseas visitors as Government targets tourism growth More >>
Council Prioritises Fix For ‘Uneven’ Rolleston Intersection
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:36 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The new $5.6 million intersection in Rolleston being “uneven” within a month of being sealed will be fixed by the end of May. More >>
Disgruntled Goldminers Offered Consents Workshop
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:35 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The use of North Island consultants to process West Coast water-use consents for alluvial gold mine sites came under attack at Tuesday’s meeting of the council’s Resource Management Committee. More >>
Council Warned Against Picking Up Slack From Government Funding Cuts
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:33 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
“The regional sector has to be careful here that as the Government retreats and doesn’t invest in some of these things, that we don’t just commit ratepayers’ funds and go in and pick all that work up as an unfunded mandate,” Chief executive ... More >>
Water Group Bids Farewell As Future Remains Cloudy
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:28 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri Zone Committee held its last meeting on Monday, as uncertainty over community involvement in freshwater management remains. More >>
Rotorua Drivers Hit With Month’s Parking Fees In One Day
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:22 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The council has apologised for any "short-term inconvenience" the issue caused. More >>
Firewood Sale Helps Plug Charity’s Funding Hole
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:20 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Three Nelson Tasman charities are grateful for Tasman District Council's support through its annual Charity Firewood Days which raise money for those in need. More >>
Tasman ‘Ready For Change’ – Urban Designer Launches Mayoral Campaign
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:11 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A Tasman urban designer and agri-tourism lodge owner has become the first person to put their name forward for the district's mayor. More >>
Parents Stage Crash To Show Danger Of Faster Speed Limit
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 8:17 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Concerned Nelson parents staged a car crash on Monday to raise encourage residents to submit on a potential speed limit increase. More >>
Who Are The Chosen 40? Whanganui Council Shields Citizens’ Assembly
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 8:13 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
No names, no access: The meetings of Whanganui's first citizens' assembly are closed to the public and will not be livestreamed, and members' names are being kept secret. More >>
Veteran Councillor Back In The Race After Successor Steps Down
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 8:05 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
It comes just a few months after Filipaina announced plans to step aside for new leadership, but he says he reconsidered when Tauanuu pulled out. More >>
Wairarapa Hospital Flooding Risk Exposed
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 7:40 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Although Wairarapa was relatively unscathed and dodged the red warning issued to parts of Wellington, it’s just the kind of emergency event Wairarapa councils have been preparing for. More >>
Masterton Council On Track, Report Says
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 7:39 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
A report to the council’s Audit and Risk Committee, which would meet on Wednesday, said roading performance measures related to customer service response times, with all 37 urgent requests responded to within two working days. More >>
