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Northland Regional Council: Ratepayers Not Providing Huge Money Needed For Caulerpa Fight
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 8:25 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
The council would continue to work on the Government-funded $6.2 million development of the industrial-scale underwater tractor caulerpa removal tool in the Bay of Islands Omākiwi Cove until the end of 2025. More >>
Bay Of Islands Boat Anchoring Ban Unlikely To Expand Despite Caulerpa Spread
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 8:23 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
At least six of the Bay of Islands tourist hotspot Ipipiri islands seven main islands - of Urupukapuka, Moturua, Motukiekie, Poroporo, Okahu and Waewaetorea Islands, and some areas in between now have confirmed caulerpa. More >>
Waimakariri Remains On Track For Rate Rise Under 5%
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 8:14 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council is expected to stick to its proposed rate rise of 4.98%. More >>
New Lease To Return ‘Kiwi Camping’ To Nelson
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 8:12 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Nelson's Maitai Valley Camp has a new lessee and the company hopes to bring "traditional Kiwi camping" back to the city. More >>
Hurunui Environmental Projects Receive Funding Boost
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 8:09 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Six environmental projects are set to receive a funding boost from Environment Canterbury's Hurunui-Waiau Uwha zone action plan budget. More >>
DOC Open To Keeping Mine Road – If Someone Else Pays
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 8:07 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Oceana Gold is required to remove a road and bridge over the Inangahua River as part of its multi-million-dollar restoration project. More >>
Regional Ratepayers To Fund $3.58m Loan For Tarawera Sewerage Scheme
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 8:05 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillors also called for a forensic analysis of the sewerage scheme costs. More >>
Game Of Loans: Libraries Lend Out Board Games
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 8:04 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
This week, 10 Auckland libraries, including Manurewa, Papatoetoe, and Māngere Bridge, launched a free board games lending service for adults. More >>
Masterton Town Hall Demo Given Green Light
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 8:02 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Independent commissioner Alistair Aburn has granted resource consent for the council to demolish its century-old civic buildings. More >>
Wairarapa Council Taking Back Capital Projects From Wellington Water
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 7:54 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
A report detailing the move also highlighted the massive issues facing South Wairarapa's wastewater assets, including the non-compliant Greytown and Martinborough wastewater treatment plants. More >>
Gisborne Council Awarded $51k From Forestry Company In Environment Court Decision
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 7:50 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Environmentalists call for stronger regulations to prevent similar issues. More >>
‘Woefully Inadequate’: Sportsground Has Six Toilets For 4000 People
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 6:58 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Tauranga council debates $20,000 cost for portaloos at Mount Maunganui's Blake Park. More >>
‘Please Walk On Me’ – Flag Artwork Sparks Outrage Again
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 6:57 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A controversial artwork on display in Nelson that invites visitors to "please walk on" the NZ flag has angered the RSA. More >>
Run It Straight: What Do The Fans Think?
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 8:16 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The events have drawn criticism from experts and local politicians for the health and brain injury risks, with some competitors knocked out in matches. More >>
‘Icing On The Cake’ – Nelson Hospital To Get NZ-first Temporary Ward
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 8:12 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The Nelson Hospital redevelopment will get "more than half" of the billion-dollar budget allocation, and a temporary ward to boost capacity, Ministers Willis and Brown announced. More >>
‘Forgotten Where They All Came From’: Councilor Lashes Out Over Pay Equity
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 8:10 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The new committee is spearheaded by former National MP Dame Marilyn Waring, with its members all volunteering their time. More >>
Vandals Destroy Lights Along Popular Whakatāne Path
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 8:08 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
LIGHTS GET A KICKING: Around 20 temporary lighting fixtures along the stopbank were vandalised this week, leaving Warren Cole Walkway and Cyclepath in darkness until permanant lighting can be installed. More >>
Nobby Clark At Odds With Council Over Blacking-Out Inappropriate Language
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 8:07 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Clark told Local Democracy Reporting he noticed inappropriate language on annual plan feedback, but was mindful the forms were given out and taken away for people to submit on. More >>
Kaikōura Schools Vow To Work Together Despite Funding Cut
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 8:03 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaikoūra schools have responded to news the Kāhui Ako funding has been cut in Budget, in favour of funding for learning support co-ordinators and teacher aides. More >>
Petitioner: Close Bridge To Show It’s Importance
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 7:56 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
“I would like Whakatāne District Council to close the bridge to traffic and invite the entire town to walk across it, sign a petition set up on trestles on the other side, then walk back to their cars,” Ms Kingley-Smith said. More >>
