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Treaty Bill Trouble Brings High Court Challenge To Council
Monday, 17 February 2025, 9:59 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
At December’s meeting conservative councillors used a little-known rule to halt discussion of a council submission on the contentious Government bill, sparking a fierce response from the TRC’s Māori ward councillor and iwi committee members. More >>
Winston Peters Says Whangārei Fluoridation Mandate A 'Despotic Soviet-era Disgrace'
Monday, 17 February 2025, 9:56 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Making a council fluoridate its water is being slammed by New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters. More >>
Martinborough Speed Review In Limbo As Community Mourns Fatality
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:53 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
One died and three others were injured on a stretch of road earmarked for speed reduction. More >>
$3m Overspend Frustrates Tasman Councillors
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:52 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Maintaining Tasman's infrastructure this financial year is expected to cost $3 million more than was budgeted for, and the district's councillors aren't happy. More >>
Environment Canterbury To Promote Testing Of Private Water Wells
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:50 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
An estimated 250,000-300,000 private wells are used for drinking water in Canterbury. More >>
Upgrade Of 'Dark, Dingy' Alleyway Brings Relief To Residents
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:49 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
For many years people had been scared to use the alleyway, but it has since been upgraded with lights, a new fence and local artwork. More >>
Gisborne students unhappy with repetitive free lunches
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:47 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Teachers and principals express concerns the new school lunch programme, but also acknowledge the benefit it has for families struggling to provide food. More >>
Council Chair Calls For Apology Over Mayor's Conflict Of Interest Remarks
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:43 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Helen Lash raised questions about Peter Haddock's family connection with one of the council's main contractors. More >>
BOP Regional Council Sets Guidelines For Sale Of Port Of Tauranga Shares
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:42 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The dividend the council receives from its commercial arm subsidises regional council rates. More >>
Lagoon Used As Dumping Ground For Hunters
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:39 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
On one occasion, a deer's head could be seen floating on the "taonga" lagoon's surface, stinking as it decomposed. More >>
Kaikōura May Have No Warning Of Tsunami
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:36 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Canterbury coastal residents could have little or no warning of a major tsunami event, councils warn. More >>
Waimakariri Mayor: Rejected Projects Should Not Be Fast-tracked
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:26 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon says government should not undermine council decision-making processes. More >>
'Fear And Anxiety' For Mount Locals Fed Up With Beach Parties
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:24 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Many are calling for more police and for alcohol-free zones to be extended. More >>
Call For Order Amid Heated Fluoride Debate At Rotorua Council
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:23 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The Health ministry's head dentist has defended fluoridation, citing its safety and health benefits. More >>
Residents Sick Of Living In 'Motocross Track'
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:21 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
But police say it is near impossible to catch the culprits. More >>
Hawke's Bay Elections: Two Councillors To Step Down, Mayors Confirm Bids
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:20 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Napier City councillor Maxine Boag and Central Hawke's Bay councillor Tim Aitken have confirmed they were standing down, while others have confirmed their mayoral bids. More >>
Harbourmaster Lyndon Cleaver Shares What Life Is Like On Southland Waters
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:13 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
No two days are the same for Environment Southland's harbourmaster Lyndon Cleaver, who shares what life is like on the water. More >>
Iwi Loses High Court Challenge Against Beach Vehicle Bylaw
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:11 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
A Marlborough iwi has been unsuccessful in its challenge of a council bylaw restricting vehicle access on the east coast. More >>
Coast Council Braces For New Miners As Gold Price Soars
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:10 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
As the price of gold soars to a record NZ$5000 an ounce, the West Coast is bracing for an influx of miners new to the industry - and its environmental rules. More >>
Whanganui's Wakefield Street Bridge No Longer Safe For Any Vehicles, Says Safety Review
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:08 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The district council has closed Wakefield Street Bridge in Whanganui East because of safety concerns, with a significant number of wooden beams showing "considerable decay". More >>
