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University Strikes $1.38m Deal To Lease Public Reserve For 99 Years

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 8:59 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter

The marine research and education facility will be established at Marine Park in Sulphur Point after years of controversy surrounding the future of the site. More >>

Confusion Over Invercargill’s Te Reo Māori Street Name Rules

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 8:54 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

Deputy mayor Tom Campbell was quick to point out there were no te reo Māori options offered by the developer, which he believed was a requirement. More >>

Nelson Councillors Fear ‘Ambushing’ Tasman On Amalgamation Question

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 8:11 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

The Nelson mayor's proposal to progress amalgamation discussions was put on pause after his councillors feared framing merging districts once again as a Nelson takeover. More >>

Drivers Fume, Asked To 'Be Patient', As New Lights At Busy Intersection Cause Queues

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 7:43 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter

A week in, motorists are still trying to get used to the new road layout, some taking to social media about the backed up traffic caused by the lights. More >>

Ōpōtiki’s Mystery Smell Solved, But ‘Sickening’ Odour Remains

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 7:41 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

One resident has compared the odour to "a sickening smell like dead carcasses". More >>

Māori Nation Sings Praise For Kāhui Maunga Visionaries

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 7:37 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting

Tributes paid to the founders of Parihaka Pā, the Pai Mārire movement and Rātana Church. More >>

Alf Filipaina Won't Seek Re-election For Council

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 7:33 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

The veteran Auckland councillor has been involved in local government for more than two decades. More >>

The Bus Ads Advertising The Bus

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:59 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

A Nelson sustainable transport advocacy group secured a council grant to fund advertisements for the region’s bus service on the back of the bus. More >>

Gisborne Election: Mayor To Run Again, Three Councillors To Step Down

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:58 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter

Eight out of 12 Gisborne district councillors have confirmed they are likely to seek re-election this October while Mayor Rehette Stoltz wants a third term in office. More >>

‘Backbone Of The Story’: Wairau Bar Taonga Samples Off To Harvard University

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:55 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter

He said the project was part of wider Ika Moana Ika Whenua research by Te Papa, which aimed to build a greater understanding of the relationship between their ancestors and marine mammals, such as whales and dolphins. More >>

Buller Appointee Sworn In As West Coast Regional Councillor

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:52 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter

Mr Coll was appointed by the council last month to fill the seat left vacant by the sudden death of Cr Frank Dooley in December. More >>

Local Govt Gap In Four-year Term Proposal ‘Short-sighted’ – Mayor

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:49 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

Hawke’s Bay leaders are all in favour of a four-year council term including Central Hawke’s Bay Mayor Alex Walker who says a conversation about four-year terms is absolutely the right one. More >>

Recyling Bin Inspectors Face Abuse

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:47 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

WasteNet has opted for a staged rollout of its programme with education the priority before the ‘three-strikes’ system comes into play from March 31. More >>

Marlborough Throws Out Nearly Double The National Average To Landfill

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 3:33 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter

Marlborough chucked out about 1330kg of waste per person per year. More >>

Manurewa’s First Pan-Pacific Strategy Takes Shape

Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 9:06 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

The strategy aims to amplify Pacific voices in local decision-making, promote cultural recognition, improve access to services, and encourage Pasifika participation in governance. More >>

Kawerau Gambling Still Rising Despite Sinking Lid Policy

Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 9:02 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

At the recent council meeting, councillors opted to continue with its sinking lid policy. More >>

Fortnightly Rubbish Collection Trial Subject To More Decisions

Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 9:00 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter

Auckland Council's plans to trial a fortnightly rubbish collection next year awaits feedback from affected ratepayers and council decision making. Councillors voted 14-4 last year for the trial , to gather data before considering a regional rollout ... More >>