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Tory Whanau: Stepping Aside From Mayoralty Is Strategic, Not A Retreat
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:18 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Whanau, who made history as Wellington’s first Māori mayor, says stepping down is the right decision for the city’s future. More >>
Fresh Push For New Bottle Store In ‘Worst’ Location
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 7:16 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Communities Against Alcohol Harm (CAAH) secretary and lawyer Dr Grant Hewison said they were prepared to do all they could to stop it from opening. More >>
Rafting Team Battles 60kms Of Weeds On Remote River
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 6:58 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury and Clarence River Rafting have completed a successful weed control expedition on the Waiau Toa Clarence River. More >>
Rangiora In Line For More Frequent Buses – If Funding Approved
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 6:55 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury has celebrated the uplift to its number 7 (Queenspark to Cashmere) bus services, as it looks to boost its five core bus routes. More >>
Another Round Of Speed Consultation Up Ahead
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 6:42 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
One of the big changes in the latest speed management plan, compared to what was previously consulted on, is that the roads surrounding Martinborough Square would remain 50kph. More >>
Fly-Tipping Triggers $200k Clean-Up In South Wairarapa
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 6:04 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillors would meet on Wednesday to vote on whether to borrow money to schedule the clean-up this financial year. More >>
Canterbury Speed Limits To Rise; Rakaia Decision To Come
Monday, 28 April 2025, 8:13 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Rakaia remains under the microscope while decisions have been made on the speeds for 49 sections of state highway. More >>
Southerners ‘Not Enthusiastic’ About Pool Inspections
Monday, 28 April 2025, 8:08 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
It is the pool or spa owner's responsibility to regularly check the compliance of covers, locks, latches and fences. More >>
Far North Fluoridation Expansion On Horizon As Non-Compliance Continues
Monday, 28 April 2025, 8:05 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Far North drinking water fluoridation for more than 30,000 people is under the spotlight. More >>
Money For More Reseals And The ‘Weeping Sore’ In Ashburton
Monday, 28 April 2025, 7:56 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Another $1 million of extra road reseals are on the way next summer but there was some conjecture over where the rest of the money should go. More >>
Public Voice To Be Heard In Canterbury Water Management
Monday, 28 April 2025, 7:53 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A local advisory group is proposed to provide the community element in replacing the water zone committees with a new model. More >>
Gisborne Clubs Protest State Highway 35 Speed Boost Amid Crash Fears
Monday, 28 April 2025, 7:08 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Only 41 percent of 864 respondents supported keeping the speed limit at 80km/h. More >>
Runner ‘Shocked’ As Herd Of Cows Break Into Napier Estuary For A Paddle
Saturday, 26 April 2025, 6:32 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The stock belongs to Pāmu Landcorp Farming and its business manager Jon Douglas said they had put considerable time, resources, and effort into protecting waterways on and downstream of our properties. More >>
Hanmer War Hospital Brought Back To Life
Saturday, 26 April 2025, 6:22 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The former Soldiers' Block in Hanmer Springs has been restored, and a new Culverden war memorial unveiled on Anzac Day. More >>
Fishermen Frustrated As Beach Access Further Restricted In Napier: ‘Idiots Spoiling It’
Friday, 25 April 2025, 4:23 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
A council spokesperson said only vehicles authorised for cleaning, security or maintenance duties, or for organised events, will be allowed onto the space. More >>
Public Voice To Be Heard In Canterbury Water Management
Friday, 25 April 2025, 4:20 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A local advisory group is proposed to provide the community element in replacing the water zone committees with a new model. More >>
Hood Aerodrome Charges Set To Soar
Friday, 25 April 2025, 4:16 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The last time charges were reviewed was 14 years ago and ratepayers were currently bearing the brunt of 92% of operational costs for the airport. More >>
Aucklanders Get A Say In Northland’s Local Elections
Friday, 25 April 2025, 4:14 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
A person who lives in one council area but owns a property in another can vote in that extra property’s local elections too, as long as they’re first on the national electoral roll. More >>
TTPP Costs Climb Again – But Commissioners’ Fees Forecast To Drop
Friday, 25 April 2025, 4:12 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The West Coast Regional Council was ordered by the Local Government Commission to administer the lengthy process and has had to forecast costs as best it can, rating and borrowing to cover them as they arise. More >>
NZTA Says Sorry For Missing Marker Pegs On Arthur’s Pass Route
Friday, 25 April 2025, 4:10 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
West Coast Regional Council chair Peter Haddock raised the problem, at a recent meeting of the Regional Transport Committee, saying the difference in maintenance standards east and west of the Pass was like chalk and cheese. More >>
