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Rail Still Seen As “Crucial” To Canterbury’s Future
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 7:58 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Greater Christchurch Partnership and the Canterbury Regional Transport Committee have made their recommendations on the draft Canterbury Regional Public Transport Plan. More >>
Second Funeral Director Pleads Not Guilty
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 7:55 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Police are continuing their investigation under Operation Lola, which includes further inquiries into allegations of fraud linked to these incidents. More >>
West Coast Leaders Back 4-year Terms, Polling Booths
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 7:53 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
LGNZ is also recommending local and central government terms be increased from three years to four, and wanted the Electoral Commission to take over running council elections. More >>
Plea For More Funds To Run Marlborough Museum
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 7:51 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The museum was the only organisation the council signalled it would look to give funding to through the annual plan, although some smaller requests, such as providing a shade shelter at the Renwick dog park, were also being worked through. More >>
Hukutaia Housing Plan Takes Step Forward, Despite Concerns
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 7:49 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hukutaia Growth Area, south-west of Ōpōtiki township, includes land between Ōpōtiki Golf Club and Woodlands School, some parts of which are already residential. More >>
Kaikōura: The Three Options For Water Reform
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 7:48 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kaikōura District Council is consulting on three options for water reform. More >>
Waimakariri Residents Face 4.98% Rates Rise
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 7:46 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Three waters and roading are the focus of the Waimakariri District Council's draft 2025/26 annual plan, which proposes an average rates rise of 4.98%. More >>
‘Someone Will Get Squashed’: Car Wreck Left On Hill For Months
Friday, 21 March 2025, 9:37 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
A crashed car left sitting on council land is now in a "precarious position" after months of vandalism, a worried property owner says. More >>
SH1 Lights To Be Changed To Protect Town's Birds
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 9:43 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
One endangered bird species regularly crash lands in the town after becoming disorientated by street lights. More >>
West Coast Mayor Fires Back At ACT Criticism Of Councils
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 9:41 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The party's comments are a cheap shot at councils trying to make ends meet against near-impossible odds, Tania Gibson says. More >>
‘Curly Issues’: Judge’s Tarawera Decision ‘As Soon As Possible’
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 8:20 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
He says a decision will be made in weeks rather than months. More >>
Why Gisborne’s Plumbing Problem Is More Than Just Old Pipes
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 8:18 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
DrainWise redirected 140 downpipes from wastewater to stormwater in six years. More >>
Bluff Oyster Festival Pleads Case For Using Glass
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 8:15 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Southland alcohol harm prevention officer Hayden McNaught said although there were no set rules around glass, Police believed the event should not include it as a preventative measure. More >>
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown Will Not Stand For Third Term
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 8:13 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Brown has been at the council table for 21 years - four terms as a councillor, one as deputy mayor and two as mayor. More >>
Carbon Credit Deal To Provide Windfall For Māori Landowners
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 8:11 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Ngāporo Waimarino Forest Trust, based in the Ruapehu district, has struck a 10-year carbon credit leasing arrangement with forestry developer Tāmata Hauhā. More >>
Hurunui Water Reform: Join Forces With Kaikōura Or Go It Alone?
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 8:06 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui District Council is consulting on the future of water services management in the district. More >>
Botched Rates And Uncertain Valuations Flagged By Council Auditors
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 8:03 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The West Coast Regional Council made errors in applying the valuations across different rating districts in 2023. More >>
Green Space, Sport Highlighted In Invercargill Park Hearing
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 8:01 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A total of 26 submissions were received during the most recent round of consultation, with four submitters presenting at Tuesday’s hearing. More >>
All Eyes On Carterton Industrial Land, But There’s One Issue
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 7:59 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The Wellington Regional Leadership Committee, a regional council committee, commissioned an Industrial Land Study to better understand the anticipated shortfall in industrial land at a regional level and to identify potential options for future industrial ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay Bar Owner Says Earlier Closing Times ‘Crazy’
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 7:54 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hastings District Council and Napier City Council are reviewing their Local Alcohol Policies with proposed changes including closing bars, pubs, and nightclubs an hour earlier. More >>
