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Plea For More Funds To Run Marlborough Museum

Saturday, 22 March 2025, 7:51 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter

The museum was the only organisation the council signalled it would look to give funding to through the annual plan, although some smaller requests, such as providing a shade shelter at the Renwick dog park, were also being worked through. More >>

Hukutaia Housing Plan Takes Step Forward, Despite Concerns

Saturday, 22 March 2025, 7:49 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

The Hukutaia Growth Area, south-west of Ōpōtiki township, includes land between Ōpōtiki Golf Club and Woodlands School, some parts of which are already residential. More >>

Kaikōura: The Three Options For Water Reform

Saturday, 22 March 2025, 7:48 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The Kaikōura District Council is consulting on three options for water reform. More >>

Waimakariri Residents Face 4.98% Rates Rise

Saturday, 22 March 2025, 7:46 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Three waters and roading are the focus of the Waimakariri District Council's draft 2025/26 annual plan, which proposes an average rates rise of 4.98%. More >>

‘Someone Will Get Squashed’: Car Wreck Left On Hill For Months

Friday, 21 March 2025, 9:37 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

A crashed car left sitting on council land is now in a "precarious position" after months of vandalism, a worried property owner says. More >>

SH1 Lights To Be Changed To Protect Town's Birds

Thursday, 20 March 2025, 9:43 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

One endangered bird species regularly crash lands in the town after becoming disorientated by street lights. More >>

West Coast Mayor Fires Back At ACT Criticism Of Councils

Thursday, 20 March 2025, 9:41 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter

The party's comments are a cheap shot at councils trying to make ends meet against near-impossible odds, Tania Gibson says. More >>

‘Curly Issues’: Judge’s Tarawera Decision ‘As Soon As Possible’

Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 8:20 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

He says a decision will be made in weeks rather than months. More >>

Why Gisborne’s Plumbing Problem Is More Than Just Old Pipes

Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 8:18 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter

DrainWise redirected 140 downpipes from wastewater to stormwater in six years. More >>

Bluff Oyster Festival Pleads Case For Using Glass

Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 8:15 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

Southland alcohol harm prevention officer Hayden McNaught said although there were no set rules around glass, Police believed the event should not include it as a preventative measure. More >>

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown Will Not Stand For Third Term

Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 8:13 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Brown has been at the council table for 21 years - four terms as a councillor, one as deputy mayor and two as mayor. More >>

Carbon Credit Deal To Provide Windfall For Māori Landowners

Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 8:11 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter

Ngāporo Waimarino Forest Trust, based in the Ruapehu district, has struck a 10-year carbon credit leasing arrangement with forestry developer Tāmata Hauhā. More >>

Hurunui Water Reform: Join Forces With Kaikōura Or Go It Alone?

Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 8:06 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The Hurunui District Council is consulting on the future of water services management in the district. More >>

Botched Rates And Uncertain Valuations Flagged By Council Auditors

Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 8:03 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter

The West Coast Regional Council made errors in applying the valuations across different rating districts in 2023. More >>

Green Space, Sport Highlighted In Invercargill Park Hearing

Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 8:01 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

A total of 26 submissions were received during the most recent round of consultation, with four submitters presenting at Tuesday’s hearing. More >>

All Eyes On Carterton Industrial Land, But There’s One Issue

Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 7:59 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

The Wellington Regional Leadership Committee, a regional council committee, commissioned an Industrial Land Study to better understand the anticipated shortfall in industrial land at a regional level and to identify potential options for future industrial ... More >>