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Council Pays Influencers To Boost Tourism In Mid Canterbury
Monday, 3 February 2025, 9:58 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
It's costing ratepayers about $7000 but the council says it's creating profit for local businesses. More >>
Hastings Golf Club's Plans For ‘Lifestyle Community’ With 170 Homes
Monday, 3 February 2025, 9:56 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
A Hastings golf club has requested a change to the Hastings District Plan to rezone land in Bridge Pā. More >>
'Our Students Deserve Better Than This. We Will Not Back Off'
Sunday, 2 February 2025, 9:41 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
One Auckland school had to buy 200 pies for students after their lunches arrived nearly four hours late. "It's not okay when I've got hungry kids." More >>
‘It Feels Like The Drinkers Have Won’
Saturday, 1 February 2025, 8:26 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Victoria Hearn, a volunteer & trustee of the OGAAG is disappointed over the removal of the playground & benches under the trees, feeling gutted that while the root issue - alcohol consumption & antisocial behaviour - remains unaddressed, the community ... More >>
Tauranga's First Māori Ward Councillor Mikaere Sydney Resigns
Saturday, 1 February 2025, 8:21 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Mikaere Sydney was elected in July 2024 but was never able to take up the job. More >>
Town Hall Submission Deadline Looming
Friday, 31 January 2025, 8:41 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
In a press statement, Caffell encouraged people to “read the application and tell us what they think, whether that’s in support of or in opposition to the plan”. More >>
Property Owner Wins Dispute Over Expansion Plans
Friday, 31 January 2025, 8:38 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
A building consent application to expand an office space in Martinborough should have been accepted by the council. More >>
‘Bloody Horrific’: Worm Pest Gains Stronghold In Far North
Friday, 31 January 2025, 8:34 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
The Christchurch-based Federation of Arable Research is warning New Zealand will likely for the first time see four fall army worm generations this season, which will most likely play out in the Far North. More >>
Crown Finally Bows To Tupuna Maunga
Friday, 31 January 2025, 8:28 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
On Thursday Parliament officially recognised Taranaki Maunga as a tupuna maunga – an ancestral mountain. More >>
Architect Selected To Design New Pavilion At Blenheim’s A&P Park
Friday, 31 January 2025, 8:23 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The proposed pavilion - at the home of Marlborough Football, the Marlborough Farmers’ Market, and the A&P Show - was talked about as early as 2011 in a sports facilities plan. More >>
‘Frustrating’: Safer Crossing Lights Delayed In South Wairarapa
Friday, 31 January 2025, 8:21 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
South Wairarapa District Council confirmed this week that MMS Group had vacated the site in December, had not returned, and had told the council they had ceased trading. More >>
Former Council Boss Urges Nelson Tasman To Consider Merging
Friday, 31 January 2025, 8:19 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A newly-released report by the Tasman council's former chief executive said it was in the best interest of the region for its two councils to cooperate more extensively and explore amalgamation. More >>
Tauranga’s First Māori Ward Councillor Mikaere Sydney Resigns
Friday, 31 January 2025, 8:17 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Sydney developed a rare form of encephalitis after contracting a virus in July last year. Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. More >>
Descendant: How 24 Hours In History Shaped This Local Politician’s Views
Friday, 31 January 2025, 8:10 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Chandulal-Mackay says since that time he’s made a conscious effort to dig into and understand the history. More >>
Proposed Blenheim Street Names Divide Councillors Again
Friday, 31 January 2025, 8:06 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Finding the right names for new streets remains a peak to summit, with three proposals dividing councillors. More >>
‘Massive Revitalisation’: The New Builds Changing The Face Of Tauranga
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 10:15 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Tauranga City Council building services manager Steve Pearce said there had been “significant development” in the suburb of Tauriko and the CBD. More >>
‘Disappointed’: Rangiora After-hours Clinic Promises Fall Flat
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 10:09 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The wait is dragging on for a promised after-hours medical centre in Rangiora. More >>
Community Voice ‘Essential’ For Canterbury’s Freshwater Issues
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 10:07 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Local zone committee chairs are hopeful a local community voice will be retained under proposed new freshwater leadership. More >>
Ashburton Council Gets Stockwater Exit Work Underway
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 10:03 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton District Council has kicked off its programme to exit its district-wide stockwater service. More >>
‘Outrageous’ And ‘Pointless’ – Speed Limit Reversals For Nelson Tasman
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 9:53 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Two automatic speed limit reversals on State Highway 6 have upset and surprised locals, though consultation on raising the speed limit on the road to Blenheim has some support. More >>
