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Should Nelson Help Fund A Tasman Pool?

Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 7:59 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

A workshop about Tasman's community facilities saw several councillors support a suggestion that Nelson City Council should contribute to the pool. More >>

‘We Need To Protect Our Kids’ – Tasman Proposes School Rule For Bottle Stores

Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 7:57 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

A controversial bottle store application opposite a Tasman school three years ago has sparked a proposed new bottle shop regulation, but the school board's presiding member wants stricter rules. More >>

Horizons Agrees To Further Rates Increase On Final Day Of Financial Year

Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 7:55 pm | Rebecca Hogan - Local Democracy Reporter

Horizons regional council requires an extra $4.2m or 5.9% from ratepayers for the incoming financial year. More >>

Deals With Iwi Get Tick From Taranaki Council

Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 7:53 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting

TRC's chair Craig Williamson and his deputy Bonita Bigham say the deals help lock-in cooperation with Ngāti Maru on the taiao. (Te Korimako o Taranaki) More >>

Hurunui Councillors Cutting It Close With Merger Proposal Decision

Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 7:52 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The Hurunui District Council is divided between forming a North Canterbury unitary council or a rural Canterbury combination. More >>

Masterton Rates Increase Lower Than Projected As Council Adopts Stretched But Doable Annual Plan

Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 5:27 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

The increase was down from the 6.5% initially signalled in Masterton District Council's long-term plan, and lower again from the 5.2% it consulted on earlier this year. More >>

Four Roads To Reform: South Waikato Seeks Public Say On Council Future

Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 4:41 pm | Bronson Perich - Local Democracy Reporter

The options were discussed at the South Waikato District meeting held on June 25. Local councils have until August 9 to tell central government who they want to partner up with. More >>

'It Could Lead To A Larger Increase': Mayor Warns Of Next Year's Rates Risk

Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 4:31 pm | Ayla Yeoman - Local Democracy Reporter

Western Bay Mayor James Denyer said in Thursday’s meeting he had “lingering concerns” about his district’s rates increase being “much lower” than previously expected. More >>

Porirua By-Election Set For October 16

Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 4:10 pm | Justin Wong - Local Democracy Reporter

Nominations open July 9 and close at 12pm on August 6. Voting begins through postal on September 14 and runs until October 16. More >>

Selwyn Huts Locals Celebrate 'Right To Live Peacefully In Homes'

Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 4:04 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

The threat of eviction was due to the lack of a sustainable, compliant wastewater system and the rising climate change and flood risks from Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere. More >>

Who Actually Cares? Hamilton People On Council Amalgamation

Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 3:18 pm | Jordan Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

Everyday Hamiltonians shared their thoughts on local council amalgamation. More >>

ACT Candidate Resigns After Chinese Political Group Link Revealed

Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 3:01 pm | Justin Wong - Local Democracy Reporter

An ACT candidate has withdrawn from a new Wellington electorate race at November’s election, after failing to declare her previous membership of a Chinese political group linked to the country’s ruling communist party. After Local Democracy Reporting ... More >>

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