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Marlborough Mayor Confirms Bid For Another Term
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 6:55 am | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Mayor Nadine Taylor said she had loved her term and the council had achieved a lot together in what felt like three short years, such as opening a new library, a hockey turf, a tech and innovation hub and the new Waihopai River bridge. More >>
Doggy Bag Streamers Too Tempting For Children
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 6:49 am | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The streamers along Warren Cole Walkway could easily be mistaken for an early St Patrick’s Day display. More >>
Italian Sister City For Nelson A ‘Poignant’ Opportunity
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 6:46 am | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The possible relationship would honour the generational links between Nelson’s Italian community and their distant family in Southern Italy. More >>
Auckland Schools Express Concern Over Future Of Free Lunch Programme
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 6:35 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Sean Teddy from the Ministry of Education says meal services will continue despite Libelle Group's liquidation, with Compass Group stepping in to assist. More >>
No Plans For SH1 Safety Improvements In Kaikōura, Despite Concerns
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 9:24 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Business owners are worried about safety at a busy intersection where trucks "thunder" through town. More >>
Overcharged: Deputy Mayor Wants More Detail From Wellington Water
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 9:21 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
A deputy mayor says her council's trust in Wellington Water is "broken" and it couldn't be sure ratepayers were getting value for money. More >>
Links Ave Closure Times Cut, Safety Concerns Remain In Mount Maunganui
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 7:45 am | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
At a city delivery committee meeting on Monday, Tauranga city councillors voted to reduce the times people can be penalised for using the street incorrectly. More >>
Unpaid Rates On The Rise In Wairarapa
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 7:43 am | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The latest report to the council’s Assurance, Risk and Finance Committee showed the largest arrears were in Martinborough, with 538 rating units owing a total of $506,000. More >>
Cheaper Radar Units A Game Changer For Coast Flood Monitoring
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 7:41 am | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The West Coast Regional Council now has a network of about 50 telemetry sites tracking rainfall and river levels. More >>
‘Win For Transparency’: Emergency Whangārei Fluoridation Meeting Canned
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 7:28 am | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Whangārei District Council has put off any likely decision about whether to change tack on its fluoridation refusal after the mayor failed in his bid to take the debate behind closed doors. In another twist in the council’s ongoing fluoridation refusal, ... More >>
Kaikōura Is Booming Amid Economic Uncertainty
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 7:22 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaikōura's tourism operators have enjoyed a busy summer, as new ventures start up. More >>
Proposal To Increase Marlborough Bus Fares By 20%
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 7:20 am | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The council’s assets and services committee approved the draft proposal at a meeting on Tuesday, and heard that the fares needed to be increased due to a requirement from the Government. More >>
Council Bins Food Scrap Service Amid Community Backlash
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 7:06 am | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The decision will wipe away a 1.5% targeted rate increase for 18,000 households. More >>
Mid Canterbury’s Three Waters Future In The Pipeline
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 7:02 am | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Mid Canterbury will soon have its say on options for future water service delivery under the Government’s Local Water Done Well reform, with Selwyn already presenting its preferred option. More >>
Consultation Coming On Controversial Speed Limit Increase - NZTA
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 9:15 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
After weeks of uncertainty for residents about a speed limit increase through a Nelson suburb, the New Zealand Transport Agency has confirmed the community will be consulted. More >>
Ashburton’s Budget Awaits Water Reform Figures
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 6:31 am | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton looks to have an average rates rise under 10% as two core budgets are reviewed. More >>
Mid Canterbury’s Three Waters Future In The Pipeline
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 6:30 am | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Mid Canterbury will soon have its say on options for future water service delivery under the Government’s Local Water Done Well reform, with Selwyn already presenting its preferred option. More >>
‘Get Paid To Join’: 300 Sign Up For First Whanganui Citizens’ Assembly
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 6:28 am | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The council initiative – first proposed by the mayor – will bring together 40 residents randomly selected from those who register. Each person will receive $500 to attend a series of four to five meetings facilitated by an independent expert ... More >>
South Wairarapa Council’s Plan To Fill Roading Budget Hole
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 6:25 am | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
In its Long-Term Plan consultation document, South Wairarapa District Council said it was important to continue to fund the full programme of works, despite not receiving a subsidy for low cost low risk projects. More >>
AI Could Enhance Democracy – ECan Councillor
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 6:23 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A Canterbury regional councillor wants his council to be proactive in investigating opportunities and risks AI and advancing technology. More >>
