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Canterbury Zone Committee Review ‘Death By Strangulation’
Friday, 28 February 2025, 6:34 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton Water Zone Committee chairperson says an ongoing review of the regions zone committees feels like “death by strangulation” as concerns grow the proposed new model will reduce community involvement. More >>
Mayoral Hopeful Kerrin Leoni: Auckland Wants ‘Younger, Vibrant’ Approach
Friday, 28 February 2025, 6:32 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The Whau ward councillor says the city needs a fresh, diverse perspective and community-focused approach. More >>
Major Bridge In Auckland’s Māngere To Close For Flood Upgrades
Friday, 28 February 2025, 6:29 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
At this month’s local board business meeting, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board approved Auckland Transport’s full closure of the bridge between McKenzie Road and Hall Avenue. More >>
From Protest To Partnership: Whanganui Marks Pākaitore Legacy 30 Years On
Friday, 28 February 2025, 6:27 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Mair said while Whanganui Māori would continue to address those issues, hundreds would gather on Friday, February 28 to celebrate the commemoration 30 years on of the historic Pākaitore stand. More >>
Kaikōura’s Whaleway Station Name Now Official
Friday, 28 February 2025, 6:25 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The council’s strategy, policy and district plan manager Matt Hoggard said the road has never had an official name. More >>
Kaikōura’s Scenic Courts Repaired After Almost A Decade
Friday, 28 February 2025, 6:23 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaikōura scenic multi sports courts have been officially reopened. More >>
Auckland Residents Fed Up With ‘Race Track’ Roads
Friday, 28 February 2025, 6:21 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Speeding and burnouts were a regular occurrence on Riverton Rd, Hyperion Drive and Magic Way, with drivers using streets like "racing tracks", residents said. More >>
Carterton Council To Call In A Promise Over Road Costs
Friday, 28 February 2025, 6:20 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
At Wednesday’s council meeting, elected members were asked to approve a budget of $65,000 to fix road markings at the intersection of Gallon Rd and SH2. More >>
Hastings Civic Square Revamp To Cost Close To $1m
Friday, 28 February 2025, 6:19 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Installed in 2012, Ngā Pou o Heretaunga is a unique collection of 18 pou facing their respective marae Heretaunga. One pou from the Cook Islands was also installed in 2015, representing the strong connections between Ngāti Kahungunu and the Takitumu ... More >>
Northland Regional Deal Focuses On Future Energy, Tourism And More
Friday, 28 February 2025, 6:10 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
The quartet has been selected as the major economic growth opportunity for Northland’s initial ‘light touch’ regional deal proposal. More >>
Sewerage Scheme Funding ‘Feels Like An Open Chequebook’ – Former Fonterra Chairman
Friday, 28 February 2025, 5:56 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The Tarawera Reticulation Scheme could cost residents $38,000 to $41,700. More >>
Redress For Carterton Water Race Users Gets Green Light
Friday, 28 February 2025, 5:53 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Carterton has two water races which are primarily used to supply drinking water to stock. More >>
Three-council Water Model ‘Only Viable Option’ For Ruapehu
Friday, 28 February 2025, 5:48 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Chief executive Clive Manley said the approach was the lowest cost option for ratepayers and the greatest chance for efficiencies in the future. More >>
One-way Street Proposed For Kaiapoi
Friday, 28 February 2025, 5:46 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board has asked the Waimakariri District Council to consider making Charles Street one-way. More >>
Committee Member Loses Seat After Repeated No Shows
Friday, 28 February 2025, 5:44 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga representative seat was declared as vacant due to standing orders at the start of the Ashburton Water Zone Committee meeting on Tuesday. More >>
New Kaiapoi Playground To Have Fort, Spinner And Slides
Friday, 28 February 2025, 6:04 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
New play spaces have been approved for two Kaiapoi parks. More >>
Lower Rates Or Better Roads? The Choice For Hurunui Ratepayers
Friday, 28 February 2025, 6:02 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Hurunui ratepayers will face a choice between lower rates or more investment on the district's ageing roading network. More >>
15 Young Workers Supported Into Kaikōura Jobs
Friday, 28 February 2025, 5:59 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury councils say they are on track to meet their Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs targets, despite the challenging environment. More >>
Tauranga’s Marine Precinct Sale Could Cause ‘Irreversible Harm’, Court Told
Friday, 28 February 2025, 5:56 am | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Justice Andrew reserved his decision and said the interim orders remained in the meantime. More >>
Napier Plans For Water Meters By 2034 As Hastings Trial Saves Thousands Of Litres
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 11:15 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The project to install water meters to support leak detection and enhance system monitoring has a budget set aside of $2 million to $5 million. More >>
