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Featherston Wastewater Hearing Planned For Mid-year
Saturday, 8 February 2025, 9:35 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The 10-year resource consent application was lodged to the Greater Wellington Regional Council by Wellington Water on behalf of South Wairarapa District Council. More >>
Featherston Water Pipeline Work Imminent
Saturday, 8 February 2025, 9:33 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The Tauwharenīkau pipeline will soon be replaced. More >>
Help Needed For Community Water Supplies
Saturday, 8 February 2025, 9:31 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Water supply caretaker and co-treasurer of the board Richard Kemeny addressed the council at a meeting on Tuesday, pointing out that part of the general rate goes toward water supplies, meaning rural users are paying twice. More >>
Top Health Official Threatens To Override Whangārei Fluoridation Refusal
Saturday, 8 February 2025, 8:53 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
It comes as ratepayers face the prospect of almost $5 million in potential extra Whangārei District Council costs after councillors voted against adding fluoridation to the water. More >>
Local Board Backs Fa'anānā Efeso Collins Mural
Saturday, 8 February 2025, 8:49 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Multiple stakeholders have expressed strong support for a mural in Manukau honouring the late Fa'anānā Efeso Collins. More >>
Southland Councils Explore Regional Deals
Friday, 7 February 2025, 9:28 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Southern councils have joined forces on a proposal which could result in an injection of support from the government. More >>
Regional Deal Could Potentially 'Double Northland's Economic Production'
Friday, 7 February 2025, 9:26 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Development opportunities to boost Te Tai Tokerau's economy are being put forward to the government. More >>
'Are We Being Tough Enough?': Wineries Fall Short On Wastewater Compliance
Friday, 7 February 2025, 9:24 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
A dozen wineries failed to meet wastewater compliance rules during harvest 2024, with high staff turnover partly to blame, a new report shows. More >>
Coast Council Appointment 'Undemocratic', Says Reefton Candidate
Friday, 7 February 2025, 9:23 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The council this week appointed surveyor Chris Coll to fill the seat left vacant by the sudden death of Buller councillor Frank Dooley. More >>
Health Conference Aimed At ‘Lighting A Fire’ For Public Services
Friday, 7 February 2025, 9:21 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Mayor Victor Luca says the downgrade of specialist services at Whakatāne Hospital's gynaecology and obstetrics department is only the tip of the iceberg. More >>
'Horrendous': Mystery Bad Smell Wafts Through Ōpōtiki
Friday, 7 February 2025, 9:19 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
A smell described as like rotting fish or a dead animal has been lingering over pōtiki. More >>
Harbourmaster Team Upskills After Ferry Grounding
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 10:14 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The Aratere beached in Titoki Bay near Picton on June 21, after steering autopilot was engaged and staff were unable to switch it off. The Interislander ferry was refloated on June 23. More >>
North Canterbury Principals Pleased With NCEA Results
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 10:11 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury schools are reporting NCEA results at or above the national average. More >>
Early Payment Discount On Rates Could Be Dropped
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 10:08 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council is considering dropping its early payment discount on rates. More >>
Canterbury Residents Oppose Solar Farm Near Homes
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 10:05 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Residents at Sefton, near Rangiora, are taking a stand against a proposed solar farm near their houses. More >>
Speed Limit Change For SH1, By Woodend, Receives Mixed Response
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 10:01 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A Government proposal to restore a 100kph speed limit on SH1 south of Woodend has received a mixed response. More >>
‘Safe, Effective And Affordable’: New Health Minister Backs Fluoridation Stance
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:56 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
It comes as a Rotorua councillor calls for his intervention with the mandate. More >>
Tūpuna Inspire Parihaka Potatoes For Te Matatini
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:53 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Te Matatini is in Ngāmotu at Pukekura Park's Bowl of Brooklands from February 25 and the throngs will be staying all over Taranaki, including at Parihaka Pā. More >>
Conservationists Call For New Cat Rules In Mid Canterbury
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:49 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Ashburton District Council has been asked to investigate the introduction of a cat management policy. More >>
Council Objects To Speed Limit Increase In Rakaia
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:46 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Rakaia community is being encouraged to speak up on the speed changes thorugh their town. More >>
