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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 >>
Suzy Amis Cameron’s New Ashburton Business Plans
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:45 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A sustainable food and fibre hub is planned for Ashburton by a joint vneture of a family-owned agri-business and Suzy Amis Cameron. More >>
Dad’s Pump-Track Project Hit By Delays
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:42 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Byron Scott says his children, Mac, George and Miles, are the motivation behind his dream to build a pump track in his community. More >>
Action Wanted On Bare Nelson Slopes
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:38 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A new residents’ group wants faster council action on the deforested hills at the back of their valley, saying they pose a risk to the community. More >>
South Wairarapa Rural Ward Gets Final Push
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:36 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Dan Riddiford, of Te Awaiti Station, would lead the charge on behalf of rural South Wairarapa residents at next week’s hearing. More >>
Which Rotorua Roads’ Speed Limits Will Rise
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:33 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The mayor wants to see Government funding for safety improvements on one "dangerous spot". More >>
Wairarapa Mayors Set Sights On ‘Stupid’ Road Decisions
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:30 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The safety improvement project included three new roundabouts, and side and median barriers along SH2 between Carterton and Masterton. More >>
Ashburton Councillors Comb The Budget For Savings
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:27 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillors have spent two and a half days giving direction to staff on the draft Annual Plan for 2025-26, which will determine this year’s rates. More >>
Rangiora’s Growing Carpark Needs: Is Paid Parking The Answer?
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:25 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council will consult on measures to address growing demand for parking in Rangiora and Kaiapoi. More >>
Council Can’t Find Who To Offer This Piece Of Land Back To
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:21 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Because of its shape and proximity to a roundabout, access issues are at play for this small land parcel in northern Invercargill. It has therefore been deemed difficult to build on. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Biosecurity Expert Battles The Baddies
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:19 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Mediterranean fanworm and the clubbed tunicate were the most common marine pests in Hawke's Bay. More >>
Tauranga’s Māori Ward Byelection – Who’s Running?
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:17 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The resignation of Mikaere Sydney means a decision is needed on who will become the city's next Māori ward councillor. More >>
Aucklanders Rate Quality Of Life High, But Down On Previous Years
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:32 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
A biennial survey on urban wellbeing has found that three in four Aucklanders rate their quality of life positively. More >>
'Rich Māori Culture': Rotorua To Host Major Indigenous Health Conference
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:31 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Rotorua and Hei Āhuru Mōwai Māori will host the World Indigenous Cancer Conference. More >>
Taranaki Councillors Receive Stinging Response After They Shut-Down Treaty Debate
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:28 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Deputy chair of Taranaki Regional Council Neil Walker invoked a closure motion to quell any discussion of a submission on the Bill. More >>
Coast Council Defends Growth In Staff Numbers In Heated Meeting
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:27 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The council employs the equivalent of about 92 full-time staff. More >>
Businessman Who Bought Red Zone Land Asked To Leave A Month Later
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:26 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The Category 3 land looked like a good deal - at first. More >>
Are These The Most Scenic Tennis Courts In Aotearoa?
Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 8:53 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Quake damaged sports courts in Kaikōura have been restored. More >>
Ashburton School To Review Uniform Rules After Issuing ‘Culturally Inappropriate’ Passes
Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 8:51 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton Intermediate principalled has apologised after issuing a uniform pass that labelled pounamu as “incorrect uniform”. More >>
Hearings Continue For Wairarapa’s Growth Blueprint
Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 8:48 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The Wairarapa Combined District Plan is reviewed every 10 years. More >>
