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Delays Ahead: Road Repairs Gear Up In Mid Canterbury / SH1
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 9:20 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
NZTA central South Island system manager Mark Pinner said the work is currently scheduled to get underway in mid-March. More >>
No Plan For Te Anau Homeless
Sunday, 12 January 2025, 6:45 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Fiordland Community Board chair Diane Holmes said accommodation issues had been on the town’s radar for decades, adding that it was a nationwide problem. More >>
‘Ready For Takeoff’: Plans To Save Financially Unstable Southern Airport
Sunday, 12 January 2025, 6:39 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Since its inception, Te Anau Airport Manapouri has run at a loss with shortfalls ranging from $217,000 to almost $320,000 across the last five years alone. More >>
Bridge, Bollards, And Big Decisions: Ashburton Council’s Year In Review
Sunday, 12 January 2025, 6:36 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Local Democracy Reporter Jonathan Leask looks back at a busy year of big decisions and contentious issues around the council table in Ashburton. More >>
Woman saves $500 after hit-and-run, thanks to CCTV cameras
Saturday, 11 January 2025, 8:32 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
After being smashed into and left with no contact details, Hawke's Bay woman Tracy Murfitt made a request for council CCTV footage that saved her $500. More >>
Strong Pasifika Connection To Auckland’s City Rail Link
Friday, 10 January 2025, 10:12 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The CRL project has created job opportunities for Pasifika, Māori, and young people, who have played a pivotal role in shaping this landmark infrastructure achievement. More >>
Mayoral Support For Food Banks
Friday, 10 January 2025, 10:08 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury's food banks have been under pressure, as families struggle with the cost of living. More >>
Tourist Towns Busy, Despite The Weather
Friday, 10 January 2025, 10:05 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaikōura and Hanmer Springs have reported strong support, despite wet and cold weather. More >>
Water Bottlers Face No Summer Restrictions As Residents Told To Cut Back
Friday, 10 January 2025, 10:02 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Nine consents in Hawke’s Bay allow groundwater to be taken for water bottling. More >>
‘Trailblazer’ On Upskilling Kiwis In AI: ‘We Don’t Have To Be Based In New York’
Friday, 10 January 2025, 9:59 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
'A lot of NZ companies would love to do business outside of NZ and we are now doing that.' More >>
Council Cadetship A Great Way To Learn
Friday, 10 January 2025, 9:54 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Learning and working: Whakatāne District Council engineering cadet Dominic Bradbury sets up a mobile variable messaging sign to alert motorists to road improvement works being carried out on West Bank Road. More >>
Maraetotara Falls Jumpers Defy Rope Swing Removal
Friday, 10 January 2025, 9:51 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hastings District Council says it is taking action again. More >>
Tiny Sign Doesn’t Stop Swimming In Poo
Friday, 10 January 2025, 9:36 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
"It's kind of disgusting," says one local who got caught out. More >>
22 Dogs And Puppies Uplifted From Ōpōtiki Property
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 6:52 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The owner has been fined and agreed to surrender the dogs, who have since been put down. More >>
Green Tinge Returns To North Canterbury Pastures After Recent Rain
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 6:51 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The area has been suffering from low rainfall for many months. More >>
Canterbury Schools Back Threatened Qualification
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 6:50 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
"There is zero chance we will get rid of level 1, until anyone provides an alternative." More >>
Central North Island Iwi Elect First Post-Settlement Board
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 3:12 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The settlement signed at Raetihi Marae in July 2023 recognises breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi and provides redress including cash, cultural redress and property. More >>
Maraetotara Falls Rope Swing And Branch Removed By Hastings Council
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 3:09 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hastings council removed tree branches and the attached swing at a waterfall in Hawke's Bay because swinging into the pool below was deemed to be risky. More >>
No Confidence: Iwi Reps Call Out Taranaki Regional Councillors
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 3:07 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Iwi representatives lost confidence after councillors blocked debate on the contentious Treaty Principles Bill. More >>
Rubbish Or 'A Good Idea'? Rotorua Residents Weigh In On Kerbside Collection Changes
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 3:05 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Rotorua Lakes Council will introduce weekly food and green waste kerbside collection from July 2026, while its general rubbish collection will reduce to one fortnightly pick-up. More >>
