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'Trump Of The North' Will Not Seek Re-Election As Mayor
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:34 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
The controversial Northland mayor who tried to ban karakia from council meetings will not be standing for a second mayoral term. More >>
AI Gun Video Of Nelson Councillor Campbell Rollo Sparks Warning For Voters
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:30 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The councillor says voters should always look for an authorisation statement or something that's genuine. More >>
Speedway Deal: Proposal To Sell Baypark Stand For $1, Extend Lease
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:28 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The community is being asked if speedway should stay at Mercury Baypark Stadium. More >>
Marlborough Residents Speak Against Council's Preferred Water Plan
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:26 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
The Marlborough District Council's preferred option is to create a standalone Water Services Organisation. More >>
Resident Battles Auckland Council’s ‘Ridiculous’ Choice Of Berm Tree Criticised
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:25 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
"They haven't thought this through at all," Sarah Thompson says. More >>
Seabed Mine Fears Ignite Coast Towns On Ocean Day
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 8:04 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
A match lit six weeks ago in Ōpunakē has ignited fires the length of the North Island with seabed mining opponents taking to the coast on World Ocean Day. More >>
Fear Of Confusion Sparks Name Rethink For Manutahi Park
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 8:01 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Worries about a new Manutahi Park being mistaken for another Manutahi an hour's drive away has the council considering adding the name of a British Military Settler. More >>
Support Young People Before They Go On A Benefit, Mayors Say
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 8:00 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Two Canterbury mayors say the government shouldn't tamper with their youth job programme. More >>
Napier Councillor Nigel Simpson Launches Second Bid To Be Mayor
Monday, 9 June 2025, 8:08 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Nigel Simpson says Napier has been let down by poor decisions, costly distractions, and a lack of consistent governance, and "the city deserves better". More >>
'Unsafe Levels': Toxic Gas Concern Closes Events Centre Office
Monday, 9 June 2025, 7:47 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
An office within Rotorua's Energy Events Centre has closed after "unsafe levels" of a toxic gas were detected. More >>
Ōtara Youth Challenged To Design New Town Centre Playground
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 6:05 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Auckland Council removed the playground and seating area in January in a bid to deter antisocial behaviour and public drinking outside the Ōtara TAB. More >>
Farmers Risk Being Cut Off As Bridge Funding Dries Up
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 6:03 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waka Kotahi has announced it will not extend a 30 June sunset clause or offer additional funding for a replacement for a quake damaged bridge at the Waiau Toa Clarence River. More >>
Chair Refuses To Apologise, Rejects Use Of ‘Kia Ora’ In Council Email
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 6:02 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Hugh Gardyne preferred to be addressed 'hello' or 'dear' in emails. More >>
Gisborne Truck Route To Quieten As Council Changes Permits
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 5:59 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
New maps exclude Ormond Road from the NZTA's 'H' permit system. More >>
Much Loved Swimming Spot Dumped On Again
Friday, 6 June 2025, 4:09 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
A rusting car body found in the Tauranga River at Waimana's Wardlaw Glade, about 20km south of Whakatāne, is just one of many the Bay of Plenty Regional Council is likely to have to pull out of rivers this year. More >>
Kids Miss Out As Sports Field Vandalism Issue Grows In Rotorua
Friday, 6 June 2025, 4:06 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Hundreds can't play rugby after vandals broke in to do burnouts on their field. More >>
Hawke's Bay Council Look To Change Litter Act To Crackdown On Fly-Tipping
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 6:42 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hastings District Council councillor Wendy Schollum says proposed changes would allow litter control officers to issue fines using vehicle registration and ownership details inside bags to identify dumpers. More >>
Fate Of Franz Josef Southbank Not Ours To Decide, Regional Council Says
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 6:40 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Despite the completion of the north bank floodwalls the treat of the Waiho River remains. More >>
Bottle Shops Caught Selling Alcohol To Minors
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 7:17 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Eleven bottle shops and stores across Auckland have been caught selling booze to under-18s in the past year. More >>
Rain Bombs Cast Cloud Over Matatā Housing Growth
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 7:15 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca says building more homes within Matatā now would be a mistake due to the potential damage from "rain bombs" and worsening weather. More >>
