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Alf Filipaina Won't Seek Re-election For Council
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 7:33 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The veteran Auckland councillor has been involved in local government for more than two decades. More >>
The Bus Ads Advertising The Bus
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:59 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A Nelson sustainable transport advocacy group secured a council grant to fund advertisements for the region’s bus service on the back of the bus. More >>
Gisborne Election: Mayor To Run Again, Three Councillors To Step Down
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:58 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Eight out of 12 Gisborne district councillors have confirmed they are likely to seek re-election this October while Mayor Rehette Stoltz wants a third term in office. More >>
‘Backbone Of The Story’: Wairau Bar Taonga Samples Off To Harvard University
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:55 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
He said the project was part of wider Ika Moana Ika Whenua research by Te Papa, which aimed to build a greater understanding of the relationship between their ancestors and marine mammals, such as whales and dolphins. More >>
Buller Appointee Sworn In As West Coast Regional Councillor
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:52 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Mr Coll was appointed by the council last month to fill the seat left vacant by the sudden death of Cr Frank Dooley in December. More >>
Local Govt Gap In Four-year Term Proposal ‘Short-sighted’ – Mayor
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:49 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hawke’s Bay leaders are all in favour of a four-year council term including Central Hawke’s Bay Mayor Alex Walker who says a conversation about four-year terms is absolutely the right one. More >>
Recyling Bin Inspectors Face Abuse
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:47 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
WasteNet has opted for a staged rollout of its programme with education the priority before the ‘three-strikes’ system comes into play from March 31. More >>
Marlborough Throws Out Nearly Double The National Average To Landfill
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 3:33 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Marlborough chucked out about 1330kg of waste per person per year. More >>
Manurewa’s First Pan-Pacific Strategy Takes Shape
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 9:06 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The strategy aims to amplify Pacific voices in local decision-making, promote cultural recognition, improve access to services, and encourage Pasifika participation in governance. More >>
Kawerau Gambling Still Rising Despite Sinking Lid Policy
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 9:02 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
At the recent council meeting, councillors opted to continue with its sinking lid policy. More >>
Fortnightly Rubbish Collection Trial Subject To More Decisions
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 9:00 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Auckland Council's plans to trial a fortnightly rubbish collection next year awaits feedback from affected ratepayers and council decision making. Councillors voted 14-4 last year for the trial , to gather data before considering a regional rollout ... More >>
Councils To Pull Trigger On Water Consultation
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 8:58 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Tararua and South Wairarapa councils are set to begin consultation later this week on water service delivery options. More >>
South Wairarapa Council Document Gets Adverse Audit Opinion
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 8:57 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
An adverse opinion on the consultation document does not prevent council from proceeding with public consultation, nor does it impact council’s ability to borrow the funds required to continue delivering services. More >>
Nelson Council Struggles To Fill $129k+ Forest Manager Job
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 8:55 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The council has thus far been unable to hire a forest systems manager for its 10,000ha of forested land, even as residents express concern about deforested areas of the city. More >>
Council Pushes Ahead With Rangiora After-Hours Plan
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 8:53 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council is progress an agreement to invest in the proposed after hours, urgent care medical facility in Rangiora. More >>
Dry Summer Sparks Irrigation Queries On West Coast
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 8:48 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
In its quarterly update, the council’s environment science team reported low rainfall during the past three months has resulted in several waterways running low. More >>
Waimea Inlet Restoration To Slow As Funding Ends
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 8:46 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A decade of work around the estuary has been hailed as a success, but future progress is likely to be slower as external funding runs out. More >>
Former Councillor’s Gorse-Covered Section Draws Complaints
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 8:24 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The Invercargill woman's gorse-covered section has failed eight out of 10 inspections. More >>
‘Getting Out Of Hand’: Personal Info Requests Costing Nelson Council
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 8:22 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The cost of processing requests for personal information is grating Nelson's elected members after a new staff member had to be hired to deal with the increasing number of requests. More >>
Revealed: Who Wants To Be Tauranga’s New Māori Ward Councillor
Monday, 3 March 2025, 10:10 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Tauranga Māori ward byelection: Five candidates stand for Te Awanui seat More >>
