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Napier Fisherman Plans To Skirt Round Beach Barriers: ‘We Pay A S***load Of Rates’
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:50 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Wooden barriers along Napier’s Marine Parade are preventing fishermen from accessing the beach. For some, carrying heavy gear down to the beach is not possible. More >>
Local Elections 2025: Malcolm Dixon Retires From Hastings Council To Focus On Family
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:44 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
He says he would like to see new faces around the table in 2025 - in the 50 to 60-year-old range with experience in finances, business nous and engineering backgrounds. More >>
Kaikōura’s Bid For World Heritage Status Gathers Momentum
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:40 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura is looking to marine research to boost Kaikōura's bid for world heritage status. More >>
‘One-stop Shop’: How RMA Reforms Could Shake Up Local Government
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:34 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Change is in store for local government, amid RMA reform. More >>
Masterton To Join Wai+T Talks
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:31 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
A majority of Masterton councillors have voted to progress work on a Wairarapa-Tararua water services entity. More >>
Napier Council Staff Bristle At Restructure Of More Than 100 Jobs
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:25 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise said the process was part of a wider effort to deliver $3 million in labour savings for the 2025/26 financial year. More >>
Move To Increase Te Reo Māori Street Names In Invercargill
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:53 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Te reo Māori street names are on track for a boost in Invercargill as the council takes steps to ensure they are more readily available. More >>
Planning For Auckland's Rapidly Growing 'Vibrant' South
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:51 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
A strategy to help support one of Auckland's fastest-growing regions with housing and its thriving farming industry has been approved by Auckland Council. More >>
'Run It Straight' Event Cancelled In Māngere
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:48 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The event is a social media-driven trend where participants compete in full-contact collisions without protective gear. More >>
'We just awhi them': Iwi-led initiative tackles school attendance crisis
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:45 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The initiative helped to re-engage more than 250 children with education last year. More >>
Reefton Locals Urge DOC To Save Road To Old Goldmine
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:20 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Ten years after mining ended, the restoration project - praised by DOC as world class - is almost complete. But locals want the road to stay. More >>
Public Transport Woes For Canterbury’s Big Growth Areas
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:18 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury is struggling to meet a growing demand for bus services, amid a reduced budget. More >>
Tauranga Rally Urges City Council To Cut Rates Amid Proposed 12% Hike
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:16 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The plan received 968 written submissions and 96 people asked to speak to the council directly. More >>
Whanganui Politician Crosses Boundaries To Stop Seabed Mine
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:14 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Whanganui District Councillor Charlotte Melser presented her 3000-signature Concerned Communities petition to New Plymouth District Council on Tuesday, saying many locals had signed. More >>
Costs Of Failed Harbour Project As Yet Unknown
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:12 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
When asked how long this was expected to take, Local Democracy Reporting [the Beacon] was told the Te Rahui general partner was seeking advice on the required steps before sharing the work programme with the limited partners. More >>
Tauranga Councillor Optimistic Ōtūmoetai Pool Could Be Saved
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:05 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Reasons for the pool’s closure were its age at 57 years, geotechnical issues, and the “unsustainable” cost to keep it operating. More >>
Tapawera Community Hub: Where Will It Go?
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:02 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Tasman District Council is forging ahead with the new community facility despite conflicting community views, with its eventual site the next question to answer. More >>
Just Five Submissions Drip In On Tasman’s Water Plan
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 3:59 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Just five people have submitted on the future of the district’s three water services after four weeks, with submissions closing on Friday. More >>
All Blacks Great Joins Battle To Keep Western Springs Stadium In Public Hands
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 3:54 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Tuifa’asisina, former All Black and Ponsonby Rugby Club stalwart, is backing a community-led proposal to transform the stadium into a multi-use venue, as he fears a commercial redevelopment would erase a vital community space. More >>
Decision-Day For Masterton’s Water
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 3:50 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Foundation principles would include: non-standardisation of pricing and debt; share allocation; and decision-making arrangements. More >>
