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Controversial Plan To Move Prisoner Reintegration Facility Takes Next Step

Monday, 26 May 2025, 4:45 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

It comes as the council investigates the facility's activities at its current site. More >>

Northland Webinar To Give Update On Battle Against Invasive Seaweed Caulerpa

Monday, 26 May 2025, 4:39 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter

Conquer Caulerpa chair Verdon Kelliher said the event aimed to update participants on the region’s efforts to fight the invasive superspreader exotic seaweed. More >>

The Rules When Running For Local Government

Monday, 26 May 2025, 4:13 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Nominations open for this year's local government elections on 4 July. More >>

Run It Straight Promoter Wants To ‘Give Back To The People’

Saturday, 24 May 2025, 4:03 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

The 'Run It' events are a social media-driven trend where participants compete in full-contact collisions without protective gear, raising serious health concerns over concussion and injury risks. More >>

How Rotorua’s Air Pollution Transformation Defied Expectations

Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:59 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

Once the worst winter air, the city has today shed its label of 'polluted'. More >>

‘Kids Do Dumb Things’: Principal Speaks Out Against Keyboard Warriors

Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:50 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Schools speak up on "challenging student behaviour" in the wake of an incident at Oxford Area School this week. More >>

Budget 2025: Awesome Or Disappointing? Nelson’s Leaders Divided On Hospital News

Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:47 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

Budget 2025 confirmed upgrades for Nelson Hospital, but the city's mayor and MP disagree over whether the news delivers for Nelsonians. More >>

From Māngere To Medicine: Pacific Migrant Dreams Big

Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:44 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

The scarcity of Pacific professionals in medicine empowers her, and she says visibility matters. More >>

Budget 2025: Principals In Marlborough Welcome Slashing Of Kahui Ako

Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:35 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter

In 2020, the New Zealand Principals’ Federation, which represented hundreds of school principals, called on the Government to end the programme, saying that the meagre benefits did not justify the $110m per year price tag. More >>

Bigger May Be Better: Late Advice Shake-Up Forces Councils To Re-Think Water Reform Plans

Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:33 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter

Mayor Andrew Tripe said four viable delivery options remained on the table: a multi-CCO with Ruapehu and Rangitīkei, a Whanganui District Council CCO, a multi-CCO with as many councils as possible, and an in-house business unit. More >>

Schools Risk Losing Teaching Talent

Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:30 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

North Canterbury schools are bracing for staffing headaches, following confirmation the Kāhui Ako will be axed at the end of the year. More >>

Staffing Costs At Hawke’s Bay Councils – Are They Reasonable?

Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:26 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

Figures, obtained by Local Democracy, show five Hawke’s Bay councils spent in total more than $434 million dollars on people costs in 2024. More >>

User Pays: Dump Fees May Rise In Marlborough

Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:24 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter

Public consultation on the proposal opens on Monday, and if approved, the cost increases would come in from September 1. More >>

Council Slaps Itself With Abatement Notice Over River Work

Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:19 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

Local Democracy Reporting has obtained a copy of the notice, which shows the council took action against itself after a complaint was lodged by Fish & Game New Zealand. More >>

Budget 2025: Taumarunui Rail Yard Ready For Economic Rebirth

Friday, 23 May 2025, 7:06 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter

The Ruapehu district mayor says it's a turning point for the central North Island town. More >>

Large Majority Of Gisborne Residents Want Local Control Of Water Services

Friday, 23 May 2025, 7:03 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter

The favoured model could result in households facing an average rate increase of $100 per year. More >>

‘Smorgasbord Of Issues’: No Quick Fix For Saving Canterbury Lake

Thursday, 22 May 2025, 7:23 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

It will be a measured approach to the algal bloom issues at Lake hood with the Ashburton District Council choosing to research and investigate rather than rush a potential solution. More >>