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Pasifika 2025: Bringing The Island Vibes To Western Springs

Monday, 3 March 2025, 10:06 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Auckland’s Pasifika Festival, one of the largest and most vibrant celebrations of Pacific Island cultures, returns to Western Springs this weekend. The festival, in its 32nd year, will showcase the heartbeat of the Pacific through food, music, ... More >>

Kaikoura’s Untapped Potential In Marine Education

Monday, 3 March 2025, 10:02 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The Kaikōura Ocean Research Institute is doing its bit to tap into the town's potential for marine research and education. More >>

Fears For Methven Creek As Council Moves To Quit Stockwater

Monday, 3 March 2025, 9:57 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

The Methven community is fighting to save Mt Harding Creek, fearing it could dry up if they can’t continue to supplement the flows. More >>

Māori Nation Sings Praise For Kāhui Maunga Visionaries

Monday, 3 March 2025, 9:48 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting

No longer hidden, the non-violent resistance that formed as haka meshed with the Bible is now globally renowned – and the Māori nation last week sang the praises of Parihaka’s founders at Te Matatini o te Kāhui Maunga. More >>

Northland Field Days Still Relevant In AI-influenced Rural World: Leader

Monday, 3 March 2025, 9:38 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter

The Northland Regional Council (NRC) and former Kaipara District Council (KDC) councillor said farmers in particular liked to be hands on and talking face to face. This approach worked well in conjunction with increasingly used AI technology and would continue ... More >>

Wairoa Flood Spillway: Wāhine Set To Lose Land Says ‘Save The Drama’ For Shortland St

Monday, 3 March 2025, 9:35 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

Wiki Hauraki says although the spillway will only take a small part of their whānau land, the process had been a test of their character, and it was “time to stop arguing with each other and get on and protect Wairoa”. More >>

Millions Being Thrown At Bay Of Islands' Caulerpa Control As Pest Seaweed Spreads

Sunday, 2 March 2025, 9:01 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter

Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard said funding for caulerpa control in the Bay of Islands was based on earlier project success. More >>

Gisborne Council Seeks Input On CBD Alcohol Rule Changes

Friday, 28 February 2025, 7:24 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter

Eighty-two percent of respondents oppose the current sensitive sites rule. More >>

Cars And Carcasses: Southern Council Forks Out For Clean-ups

Friday, 28 February 2025, 7:18 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

Fifty-seven such incidents were recorded in the 2023/24 financial year, with the largest proportion relating to general rubbish. More >>

‘Mission Accomplished’ – Waimea Dam Boss To Depart

Friday, 28 February 2025, 7:16 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

Departing Waimea Water Ltd chief executive Mike Scott reflects on his job and learnings from constructing Tasman’s Waimea Community Dam now the facility has been officially opened. More >>

Judge Orders Halt To Sewerage Works As Hearing Set

Friday, 28 February 2025, 7:14 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

He's troubled by both the council and the group opposed to the works. More >>

Whanganui Deputy Mayor To Stand Aside After 12 Years On Council

Friday, 28 February 2025, 7:10 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter

Craig, who was chosen as deputy mayor in 2022 at the beginning of her fourth term, is one of two long-serving councillors who have announced they will not seek re-election. More >>

Ashburton Rates Rise May Dip Under 10%

Friday, 28 February 2025, 7:09 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Ashburton District’s rate rise looks set to lower than the forecast 10.1%, depending on what happens with the roading budget. More >>

Buller Council Defends Controversial Advertising Deal

Friday, 28 February 2025, 6:55 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter

The change sparked protest in the Westport community and dismay from The News - also known locally as the Westport News - itself. The independent, locally-owned paper was now fighting for its life, it said. More >>

North Canterbury Councils Propose Water Partnership

Friday, 28 February 2025, 6:50 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The Waimakariri District Council will beef up its three waters business unit, while Hurunui and Kaikōura plan to work together to manage their three waters assets. More >>

‘Regional Development Milestone’: Tech Hub Opens In Marlborough

Friday, 28 February 2025, 6:48 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter

New Zealand First MP Mark Patterson said the completion of Te Au Pūngao was a key regional development milestone which would provide opportunities for start-ups and existing agri-businesses, tech innovators, researchers, investors, and support agencies. More >>