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Leaked Emails Show Mayor’s Turnabout On Town Hall
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 8:05 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillor Brent Goodwin, who leaked the emails, has accused his colleagues of poor decision-making and wants the decision revoked. More >>
The Biggest Cost Driving Whanganui’s Rates Rise
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 7:57 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The cost of interest on borrowing is the single biggest factor behind Whanganui's 11.2% average rates increase. More >>
Funding Shortfall Endangers Māpua Boat Ramp
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 7:47 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The boat ramp trust needs to review its financial position despite the Tasman District Council allocating another $150,000 to the project. More >>
‘It’s Monty Python’: Air Quality Rules Prevent Cleaner Fireplace
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 7:42 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A Nelson man is unable to replace his costly pellet burner with a cheaper, greener ultra-low emission burner because of the air quality rules. More >>
Toxic Clean-up Refusal Stalls Treaty Deal
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 7:39 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
A leaked survey of the Tokaora School site by environmental scientists found asbestos throughout the buildings, which are coated with lead paint hiding under layers of acrylic. More >>
‘Heartbreaking’ Reality Of Mount Maunganui’s Air Quality
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 6:56 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Whareroa marae sits on the water’s edge in Mount Maunganui, surrounded by the industrial area, which was classed as a polluted air-shed in 2019. More >>
Marlborough Sounds Repair Bill Split: Who Pays What?
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 6:46 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The big question of who will pay what towards the major Marlborough Sounds road repairs has finally been answered, though uncertainty remains around NZTA’s contribution. More >>
Murupara ‘Icon’ And Mayor Remembered
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 6:34 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Former mayor and beloved “Murupara character” Alan 'Bill' Whiteman will be buried at Galatea Cemetery on Thursday. More >>
New Footpaths Boost Equity For Smaller Towns
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 6:30 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Rangitāiki ward councillor Gavin Dennis is delighted to see Whakatāne district’s smaller towns receiving a bit of love from Whakatāne District Council. More >>
Nobby Clark ‘Clearly Unfit For Public Office’: Expert
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 8:25 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A local government expert is calling for the resignation of Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark, saying the city deserves better. More >>
‘Ludicrous’: Martin Bosley Hits Out At Councillor Pay
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 8:19 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Celebrity chef and councillor Martin Bosley says the work required of elected members in South Wairarapa is “ludicrous” for the below-minimum wage they receive. More >>
Invercargill Deputy Mayor Changes Tune On Nobby Clark
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 8:17 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Invercargill’s deputy mayor has seemingly changed his rationale for why he requested the mayor to step aside from public speaking engagements. More >>
Three, Two, One, Jump! Rotorua Leisure Pool Welcomes First Kids In Revamp Opening
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 8:12 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The mayor described it as years in the making. More >>
Nobby Clark’s Brother Surprises Councillors At Meeting
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 8:10 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
An Invercargill City Council meeting was interrupted by a surprise visitor on Tuesday afternoon — a man claiming to be the brother of the city’s embattled mayor. As councillors moved between agenda items, a man in a fluorescent work uniform made ... More >>
Tauranga Mayoral Race: Greg Brownless On Housing Affordability
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 8:09 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
This is one of 15 mayoral profiles that will be published twice daily on weekdays before voting opens on June 29. There is a standfirst for each one. They are done as a Q&A. More >>
Potential For ‘Market Town’ In Canterbury
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 8:06 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A proposal for a Kaiapoi Night Market could be the catalyst to create a "market town". More >>
Coast Council Accepts 27% Rates Rise — One Of The Highest In The Country
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 8:02 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
Today, June 25, council voted six to one in favour to adopt the LTP including the rates increase. More >>
‘Sad Day’: Council To Pull Staff Out Of Marlborough Museum
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 7:58 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Marlborough’s council has agreed to pull its museum staff out of the Marlborough museum and hand management back to a historical society, in what councillors have described as a “sad day”. More >>
‘Granny Flat’ Change Comes With Risks
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 7:55 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury's councils are following proposed "granny flat" legislation with interest. More >>
Proposal To Wind Up Destination Marlborough Goes To Council
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 7:53 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The move would see the Destination Marlborough Trust enter into voluntary liquidation, with all assets, permanent staff and financial shortfall absorbed by the Marlborough District Council. More >>
