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Southland Museum’s Opening Could Be Delayed
Friday, 7 March 2025, 9:32 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The organisation had enlisted the help of Gibson Group for that part of the job, but it remained incomplete which had both time and cost implications. More >>
Mayor Plans Crack Down On Rogue Road Cones
Friday, 7 March 2025, 9:22 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown wants to crack down on abandoned road cones “littering” the district. More >>
Location In Doubt Over Whakaari Memorial
Friday, 7 March 2025, 9:20 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Further engagement with hapū is needed if a Whakaari memorial space is to be created in Whakatāne. More >>
Heretaunga Dam Study ‘Complementary’ To Central Hawke’s Bay Dam, Backers Say
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 9:33 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hawke’s Bay leaders, including Ngati Kahungunu chairman Bayden Barber‚ are in favour of Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s Feasibility study for a water storage facility. More >>
Council Adopts Plan To Manage Forestry Blocks
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 9:31 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The council is planning to replant the 3.8 hectare Valley Road block in native vegetation over the next four years, for which budget will need to be allocated. More >>
Northland Mayors Lead The Pack For Popularity
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 9:30 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
“For what it’s worth, it's a poll that shows some people resonate with the work myself, we in our council, are doing,” Moko Tepania said when commenting in response. More >>
Regional Council Appointee Says He May Seek Election
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 9:22 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Chris Coll told Local Democracy Reporting today he hoped to prove useful to the council, and keep the momentum going on Buller’s flood protection projects. More >>
South Wairarapa Council Looks To Redefine Rateable Extra Dwellings
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 9:20 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The council currently charged extra rates to all SUIPs - separately used or inhabitable parts - and the onus was on ratepayers to ask for a remission if they fit criteria. More >>
Ashburton Council Boss Reappointed To Top Job
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 9:18 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown said current chief executive Riach had been offered the role and accepted. More >>
Grieving Families May Face Extra Cost Due To Cemetery Rule
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 9:16 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Hurunui's Deputy Mayor is concerned the district's new cemeteries bylaw will add unnecessary cost to grieving families. More >>
Hanmer Springs Could Be Cut Off In Major Wildfire
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 9:13 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui District Council is preparing for a wildfire event at Hanmer Springs. More >>
The Council With No Millennials Or Gen Z Representatives
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 9:10 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaikōura Mayor Craig Mackle is keen to see younger people join him at the council table, while his deputy plans to retire. More >>
Ombudsman Gives Councils Nudge Over Closed Meetings
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 9:04 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has reminded councils that workshops should be open to the public by default. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Council Announces Plans For $225m Water Storage Facility
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 9:01 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The cost of the study will be about $3.2 million and will be shared by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council (HBRC) and central Government, supported by a 2020 loan from the Provincial Growth Fund. The spend is budgeted for in HBRC’s long-term plan. More >>
University Strikes $1.38m Deal To Lease Public Reserve For 99 Years
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 8:59 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The marine research and education facility will be established at Marine Park in Sulphur Point after years of controversy surrounding the future of the site. More >>
Confusion Over Invercargill’s Te Reo Māori Street Name Rules
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 8:54 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Deputy mayor Tom Campbell was quick to point out there were no te reo Māori options offered by the developer, which he believed was a requirement. More >>
Nelson Councillors Fear ‘Ambushing’ Tasman On Amalgamation Question
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 8:11 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The Nelson mayor's proposal to progress amalgamation discussions was put on pause after his councillors feared framing merging districts once again as a Nelson takeover. More >>
Drivers Fume, Asked To 'Be Patient', As New Lights At Busy Intersection Cause Queues
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 7:43 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
A week in, motorists are still trying to get used to the new road layout, some taking to social media about the backed up traffic caused by the lights. More >>
Ōpōtiki’s Mystery Smell Solved, But ‘Sickening’ Odour Remains
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 7:41 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
One resident has compared the odour to "a sickening smell like dead carcasses". More >>
Māori Nation Sings Praise For Kāhui Maunga Visionaries
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 7:37 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Tributes paid to the founders of Parihaka Pā, the Pai Mārire movement and Rātana Church. More >>
