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Wairoa’s Outgoing CEO Praised As Interim Leader Steps In
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 6:20 am | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Kitea Tipuna announced his resignation late last year after three years in the top spot and 10 years with the council. He leaves in early April. More >>
Four Out Of Five Māori Ward Gisborne Councillors To Seek Re-Election
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 6:15 am | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Rhonda Tibble highlighted the value of Māori perspectives in council discussions. More >>
Papakura Ditches Bin Tags As Auckland Shifts To Rate-Funded Collection
Monday, 10 March 2025, 9:36 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Papakura residents will no longer need to purchase and use prepaid bin tags from 1 May - the last area in Auckland to stop using the tags. More >>
$6m Proposed To Run Water Networks In South Wairarapa
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 10:14 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
South Wairarapa District Council is proposing a $6m budget to operate and maintain its three waters networks. More >>
Masterton Rail Crossing Compromise Raises Safety Concerns
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 10:12 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The proposed design, announced by KiwiRail this week, involved one-way access into Judds Rd from Ngaumutawa Rd, along with traffic islands to prevent traffic from exiting onto Ngaumutawa Rd. More >>
‘Heartbreaking’: Materials Dumped In Southern Stream
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 10:09 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The matter relates to a controversial PowerNet project on the outskirts of Invercargill where 21 metre-high power poles are being installed along a 19.5 kilometre route from Awarua to a city substation. More >>
Council Hopefuls Say South Auckland Needs More Resources
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 10:05 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Nominations for Auckland Council open on July 4 and close on August 1. More >>
Nelson’s Plan To Slash Emissions
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 10:02 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The city’s draft climate change seeks bold community emission reductions, but the mayor is concerned about the cost. More >>
Local Water Services: Should Rotorua Go It Alone?
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 9:53 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Options include an in-house model or partnering with other councils. More >>
Whanganui Council To Reconsider Food Scraps Collection
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 9:50 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
He said council officers had been directed to prepare a report outlining the pros and cons of going ahead with the service and the risks associated with cancelling it. More >>
Flaxmere Gym To Close Amid Hastings Council Budget Cuts
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 9:45 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Over the next few months the council will seek formal “expressions of interest” from providers interested in running the gym spaces, and the community will be advised of any updates on this process. More >>
West Coast Regional Council Cracks Down On Dodgy Sewerage Systems
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 9:34 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillors have raised questions about water quality in Lake Brunner and Lake Kaniere (pictured) - the source of Hokitika’s public water supply. More >>
Pāpāmoa East Needs A Community Centre Amid Social Issues, Campaigners Say
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 9:28 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The Wairakei Community Centre Trust chairman Brian Cavit said the trust has a long-standing agreement with Tauranga City Council to build a facility in Pāpāmoa East. More >>
Road Naming No Longer In Contention
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 9:26 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
This was the first time any new roads had been named in the district since Whakatāne District Council adopted its new Road Naming and Addressing Policy in August last year. More >>
New Legislation Could See Marlburians Pay More For Water
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 9:20 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
New legislation to reform the country’s water infrastructure, Local Water Done Well, does not allow the council to use income streams from the likes of the port and river land rent to pay off three waters debt, like it does now. More >>
Ashburton Council Says Flock Off To Pigeons
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 9:19 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Ashburton District Council plans a $20,000 solution to the pigeon problem plaguing its new $62.1m library and civic centre. More >>
Whangārei District Council To Hold Sudden Closed-Door Fluoridation Meeting
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 8:29 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Whangārei is the only district council in New Zealand refusing to fluoridate among 14 nationwide. More >>
Iwi Joy As Crown Settles: ‘From Now On, It’s Progress All The Way’
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 8:27 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The Bill ends eight years of negotiation with the Te Korowai o Wainuiārua collective. More >>
Locals Fight Zoning Plans To Keep 'Lovely Farming Village' Vibe
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 8:24 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A 400-signature petition given to Tasman District Council opposes business and industrial zoning plans for the small rural community of Hope, just south of Nelson. More >>
Push For More Women Leadership In Auckland Governance
Saturday, 8 March 2025, 3:58 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
While they account for 51 per cent of Auckland’s population, women hold only 37 per cent of elected positions in Tāmaki Makaurau. More >>
