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Ōpaki Water Scheme Ordered To Chlorinate After E. Coli Scare
Monday, 5 October 2026, 5:52 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Water Services Authority Taumata Arowai has directed the Ōpaki Water Supply Association in Masterton to chlorinate its drinking water supply by October 8. More >>
Gisborne Council Votes To Close Titirangi Maunga Roads To Vehicles Overnight
Monday, 5 October 2026, 5:49 pm | Imogen Brophy - Local Democracy Reporter
Local hapū Ngāti Oneone put forward the proposal in June because of concerns about vandalism, antisocial behaviour and illegal dumping at the site. More >>
Gisborne Council Backs 10-Year City Centre Revitalisation Framework
Monday, 5 October 2026, 5:44 pm | Imogen Brophy - Local Democracy Reporter
Deputy Mayor Aubrey Ria and councillors Anne Huriwai, Rawinia Parata, Rhonda Tibble and Nick Tupara were absent because of hui and other commitments. More >>
Departing Wairoa Board Director Reveals Reasons For Flurry Of Resignations
Monday, 5 October 2026, 5:35 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
In a statement to Local Democracy, Munro said there had been suggestions that the directors’ decision to resign was due to the purchase of Zeffer. More >>
'Two Sides To Tim': Book Explores Shadbolt's Final Years
Monday, 5 October 2026, 3:42 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The book was penned by former Hamilton mayor Margaret Evans who described Shadbolt as an “outstanding New Zealander”. More >>
Rotorua Buildings No Longer Considered An Earthquake Risk
Monday, 5 October 2026, 3:32 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Government reforms could save the property owners about $107m. More >>
Greg O'Connor Elected Unopposed As New Wellington Councillor
Monday, 5 October 2026, 3:26 pm | Justin Wong - Local Democracy Reporter
The former assistant speaker, who bowed out from Parliament with his Ōhariu electorate in the northern Wellington suburbs dissolved by boundary changes, will replace Tony Randle, who died in August. More >>
Disabled Gisborne Resident Says Community ‘Victimised’ By Low Total Mobility Scheme Cap
Monday, 5 October 2026, 3:18 pm | Imogen Brophy - Local Democracy Reporter
Nathan Beach uses the Total Mobility Scheme, which subsidises door-to-door transport for people unable to drive or safely use public transport because of a permanent or temporary impairment. More >>
Kawerau Hits Pause On Joint Water Services Amid Council Merger Uncertainty
Monday, 5 October 2026, 3:13 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Mayor Faylene Tunui said before going out to the people of Kawerau seeking their opinion, she wanted to have a clearer idea of who would be partnering in such an entity. More >>
Kawerau Subdivision Names Honour Iwi Ancestors
Monday, 5 October 2026, 2:53 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Earthworks for the Manaia development was to have begun earlier this year, however there have been delays in being granted resource consent. More >>
The New Give Way To Buses Law Is Here - Will It Actually Help?
Friday, 2 October 2026, 5:59 pm | Jordan Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Children aged 12 and under will also be allowed to ride bikes on footpaths regardless of whether a parent or caregiver is alongside them, while e-scooters will be permitted in cycle lanes. More >>
Tekapo Paid Parking Pilot To Begin Next Easter
Friday, 2 October 2026, 5:56 pm | Claire Taylor - Local Democracy Reporter
The proposal to trial paid parking was presented by Mackenzie District Council chief executive Angela Oosthuizen at a meeting on Tuesday, with councillors approving the pilot to begin by Easter next year. More >>
Palmerston North's Nightlife Revival Plan Gains Traction
Friday, 2 October 2026, 12:50 pm | Rebecca Hogan - Local Democracy Reporter
A nightlife decline rippled wider than seeing less people out - there were jobs at risk, fewer opportunities for performers and less money circulating within the local economy, DJ Mason Spooner told Local Democracy Reporting. More >>
Plan To Ease Kaikōura's Housing Pressure Put On Hold
Friday, 2 October 2026, 12:37 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kaikōura District Council has decided not to proceed with plan change to address housing pressures, for now, despite Ministerial approval. More >>
'Golden Handshake': Council Refuses To Say If Grenfell Will Receive Payout
Friday, 2 October 2026, 12:07 pm | Ayla Yeoman - Local Democracy Reporter
Tauranga City Council and its leadership are refusing to answer questions including Grenfell’s reasons for resigning and whether he will receive a payout. More >>
Only Iwi Reps Keep Voting Rights On Taranaki Committees
Friday, 2 October 2026, 11:59 am | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Regional councils are due to be abolished if the current Government is re-elected in November but even that won’t remove voting rights from iwi representatives. More >>
Regional Councils Needed To Help With ‘complex’ Reform — ECan Chair
Friday, 2 October 2026, 10:05 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Elected regional councillors are set to be abolished in 2028, but regional functions are "large and complex", Environment Canterbury chairperson Dr Deon Swiggs says. More >>
Hurunui-Led Campaign Aims To Attract More Australian Visitors
Friday, 2 October 2026, 9:54 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Hurunui and Kaikōura are set to benefit from campaigns to boost tourism this summer. More >>
Council Performance Data Needs Local Context — Council Boss
Friday, 2 October 2026, 9:50 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Local Government performance data doesn't tell the full story, Waimakariri District Council chief executive Jeff Millward says. More >>
'No Council Invoices': Ashburton Community-Funded Bike Park Takes Shape
Friday, 2 October 2026, 9:47 am | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The park, aimed at teaching road safety skills to children, young people and adults as they learn how to ride a bike or scooter, is on track for its scheduled completion in December. More >>
