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1200 Delegates, 16,000 Meetings, $3m Spend: City ‘Buzzing’ For TRENZ

Friday, 2 May 2025, 7:39 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

New Zealand’s largest international tourism business event begins in Rotorua on Tuesday. More >>

Let Them Dance: Napier To Retain 3am Bar Closing Times, After Council U-Turn

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 9:02 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

Napier City Council amended its proposed Local Alcohol Policy to maintain the status quo, allowing bars, pubs, and nightclubs to open until 3am with a one-way door policy at 2am. More >>

‘Political Bias’: Rotorua Debates LGNZ Membership Value

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:54 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

The annual subscription for 2025/2026 will be $93,458. More >>

Over Budget And Late: Ōpōtiki’s Most Difficult Audit To Date

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:49 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

Ōpōtiki District Council's Annual Report is four months late being adopted and auditing costs have gone well over budget. More >>

Ōpōtiki To Go It Alone For Now

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:44 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

Through a series of workshops and extensive consultants’ reports the council has considered several options and identified two as most suitable. More >>

Ōpōtiki Rates To Increase By 9.5 Percent

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:42 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

The council approved an information document on its draft Annual Plan 2025-2026 for public release at a meeting on Tuesday. More >>

Council Forms New Ōpōtiki Harbour Committee

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:41 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

The committee will replace Ōpōtiki Marine Advisory Group, which was set up in 2009 to advise the council on the harbour development. More >>

Kaikōura Sets Rate Rise To Just Under 10%

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:34 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The Kaikōura District Council is proposing an average rate rise of 9.58%. More >>

Council Divided On $1m Fix For Bridge To One Property

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:31 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

The bridge repair option recommended to council would cost $945,000 and would involve the installation of temporary propping to support the bridge while repairs were done. More >>

West Coast Councils Eye Combined Water Company

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:25 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter

The three WC district councils are moving to set up a joint CCO to manage water. More >>

Southern Council Could Sell Building For $1

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:19 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

Staff said it was appropriate to sell it for that amount because the council had come to own it at no cost following the demise of Te Oruanui Inc, and other costs were a factor for TOMOI going forward. More >>

Selwyn State Of Emergency: Flooding, Road Closures And Rising Rivers

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:10 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Selwyn District is in a state of emergency due to rising river levels. More >>

War Memorial Unveiled In Canterbury Town

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 7:38 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The $150,000 project was made possible thanks to the legacy of the Rutherford family, which has been farming in the district since 1860. More >>

Speed Limit Change ‘Disappointing’ – Waimakariri Councillor

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 7:32 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

A Waimakariri district councillor has expressed his frustration at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency's decision to restore the 100kph speed limit on SH1 south of Woodend. More >>

Family Legacy Honoured At Hanmer Springs Opening

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 7:30 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The Rutherford family's contribution to Hanmer's Soldiers' Block has been remembered. More >>

Canterbury Councils Await More Detail On RMA Changes

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 7:27 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

North Canterbury's councils say more detail is needed to understand how the proposed RMA reforms will impact on them. More >>

‘That’s Not Our Story’: Panthers Reject Netflix Version, Urge Pacific Youth To Reclaim Truth And Legacy

Thursday, 1 May 2025, 7:26 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

They have urged young people to actively use talanoa, education, and the power of voting to fight racism, protect their community’s authentic stories, and build a stronger political voice. More >>