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Embolden Your Councils: Seabed Mining Critics Call On Voters
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 5:26 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Protect Our Moana Taranaki co-leader Fiona Young highlighted a petition calling for councils and councillors across Taranaki, Whanganui and Manawatu to oppose Trans-Tasman’s plans. More >>
Kaiapoi School At Capacity Just 7 Years After Redevelopment
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 5:22 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaiapoi High School is continuing to grow, prompting calls for new classrooms. More >>
Support Pours In For Ashburton’s Inhouse Water Proposal
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 5:20 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Submissions suggest the public is on board to go with the flow for the proposed future of Ashburton's water services. More >>
Buller Mayor Calls For Civility As Costs And Tempers Rise
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 5:13 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Buller’s mayor Jamie Cleine says the councillor’s behaviour was unacceptable and he is hoping for an explanation or apology from Cr Reidy at a council meeting this afternoon. More >>
Whanganui Citizens’ Assembly: Māori, Teens, Elders Among Chosen 40
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 5:10 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
From teens to elders, 40 locals have been painstakingly selected for a diverse assembly that will be paid to discuss and debate the future of outdoor pools and come up with recommendations for the council. More >>
Hurunui Proposes 3.3% Rates Rise, But Roading Budget Suffers
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 4:55 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui District Council's annual plan is out for consultation, with a proposed average rate rise of 3.31%. More >>
Hurunui Council Seat To Remain Vacant
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 4:43 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The seat left by Cr Garry Jackson on the Hurunui District Council will remain vacant until October's election. More >>
Private Dump Owners Unhappy Over Council Court Action
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 4:40 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The company, under Timaru-based directors Tony Moir and Bruce Tinnelly, is being prosecuted by the regional council, on charges of discharging contaminants to land. More >>
Selwyn Councillor Phil Dean Steps Down
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 4:37 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Selwyn District Councillor Phil Dean has resigned to focus on other commitments. More >>
Hawkins Eyes Up South Wairarapa Mayoral Challenge
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 4:36 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
She said she would fight for “actual solutions and innovation” that fit the district and its financial challenges. More >>
Nelson To Blenheim State Highway Speed Limit Increase ‘Disrespectful’ To Locals
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 4:05 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The reverse of road speed limits means SH6 between Nelson and Blenheim will return to 100km/h. More >>
Tauranga Councillor Slams Congestion Charge As ‘Dirty Cash Grab’
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:57 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Tauranga City councillor Steve Morris said he was not convinced supporting time-of-use charging was in the best interest of residents. More >>
Survey Shows Importance Of Airline
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:51 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Air Chathams chief commercial officer Duane Emeny says that if the airline was sufficiently supported by Whakatāne District Council it would be able to resume early morning and late afternoon flights to serve the business traveller. More >>
Council Hopes For Further Say On SH30 Speed Changes
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:48 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
“Our council made a thoughtful and genuine submission to NZTA because we see it as an important part of advocating for our community,” Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca said. More >>
Heavy Rain Tests Stormwater System
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:45 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Sampling had confirmed no ongoing discharge, however, as a precaution, the council advises against swimming or gathering shellfish or kaimoana from the river until water quality testing confirmed it was safe. More >>
Tauranga Māori Ward Byelection: Hemi Rolleston Leads In Progress Results
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:40 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The Te Awanui Māori Ward byelection was triggered after Mikaere Sydney resigned his position in January. More >>
Merger Report Highlights Issues With Southern Councils
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:35 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The report said there was a “high cost” of having four councils for a population of just over 100,000. More >>
Repair On Cards For Cracked Coastal Bridge
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:30 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
A report by Egis NZ said the crack main had occurred or widened significantly between 2017 and 2019. It was not clear what had caused the crack. More >>
Ruapehu Council Probes $700k Overspend On Parks And Reserves
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:26 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
A report to councillors said the portfolio's budgeted maintenance costs of $2.01 million to February 2025 were $480,000 over budget. The figure would be higher when March figures were included. More >>
The Cause Of The Mysterious Milky Stream
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:22 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
A regular user of Guthrie Park, Havelock North, says it’s not the first time she has seen the stream turn the colour of milk. More >>
