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North Canterbury Housing Boom: What’s Predicted For 2025
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 5:13 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The building boom in North Canterbury is showing no signs of stopping. More >>
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown Contemplates Third Term
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 5:11 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Neil Brown is in no rush to decide whether he will stand for a third term as district Mayor. More >>
Competition Heats Up For Ashburton Council’s Top Job
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 5:09 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton District Council has received 25 applications for the district's top job. More >>
Reduction In Rotorua Public Bins Frustrates, As More Set To Go
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 5:06 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
A council's offer to give locals clean-up gear instead is being called an "insult". More >>
North Canterbury: How Much Will Rates Rise In 2025?
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 5:01 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury ratepayers can expect more rates rises, as local councils seek to deliver on their long term plans. More >>
Oxford’s Bright Stars Pull In The Visitors
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 5:00 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
One year on from gaining international dark sky status, Oxford's night sky is proving to be a drawcard. More >>
Dogs Kill More Than 100 Lambs, Injure Dozens In South Auckland
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 4:58 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Dozens of other lambs were injured by three roaming dogs, in two incidents at a regional working farm. More >>
Mayor’s Speech At Rātana: ‘Testing Times Ahead For Councils, Iwi’
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 9:24 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Rangitīkei mayor Andy Watson says the next few years will be "incredibly challenging" for councils and iwi. More >>
Area Schools Brace For Busy Year
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 9:22 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury's area schools face challenges, as Hurunui College's principal gears up for a second year as the Ministry of Education's area schools leadership advisor. More >>
Funding For Clarence River Weed Control
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 9:19 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kaikōura Zone Committee backs continued support for a Waiau Toa Clarence River weed control programme. More >>
Mayor Hits Out At Government Over Changes To Waste Act
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 9:17 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The mayor’s letter was approved on Tuesday by the council’s infrastructure and projects committee ahead of delivery to the prime minister and a number of ministers. More >>
‘Ridiculous’ Rising Venue Costs Put Pressure On Nelson Events
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 9:14 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Rising costs at Nelson City Council-owned venues are raising questions about the long-term viability of events in the city. More >>
Coffee Bar Takes It Name From 1940 River Tragedy
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 9:10 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Ngāporo has been chosen as the name of a waterfront coffee bar to commemorate a Whanganui riverboat tragedy in 1940. More >>
Blenheim Noel Leeming Announces Opening Date
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 9:04 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Noel Leeming chief operating officer Jason Bell confirmed the central Blenheim store would be open until February 3, and the new location at Westwood Business Park set to open on February 5. More >>
The Willing Students Who Struggle To Find Work
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 8:55 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Rangiora High School is seeking opportunities for its Lighthouse programme (special needs) students. More >>
‘Don’t Be A D***’: Community Fed Up With Illegal Dumping
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 8:52 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Residents in a West Auckland suburb have shared their frustration about the illegal dumping outside their local Salvation Army store. More >>
Dad-of-three Offers To Pay For New Cycle Track, But His Plan Hit A Snag
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 8:32 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
A south Auckland man's dream of building his beach community their first pump track for kids may finally come true. More >>
Western Bay Of Plenty Council Chief Executive Resigns
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 8:28 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The process of replacing John Holyoake will occur as the council prepares for the local government elections in October. More >>
Napier Beach Erosion: Trees On Brink Of Being Swallowed By Ocean
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 10:00 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Napier City Council says the trees can’t and won’t be saved. More >>
Seniors Urged To Give The Bus A Go
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:58 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A new programme to support older people who are unsure about using the bus in Nelson Tasman has begun, and their peers who currently use the service said it's "brilliant". More >>
