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Uncertain Future For Remote Invercargill Village
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 4:22 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The cribs at Coopers Creek have been deemed “non-conforming” ever since the area was designated as a domain in 1992, but were allowed to stay under a licence. Councillors debate a range of options for the village in hopes it could resolve the longstanding ... More >>
‘They Are Family’: Campground Boss Pleads Case For Residents
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 8:35 am | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The commissioners' interpretation of reserve management law could influence the fate of 115 long-term residents at a Nelson campground. More >>
Ashburton Dog Owners Face Fee Hike
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 8:25 am | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The cost of owning a dog in Ashburton is set to increase over the next five years, but it remains one of the cheaper rates in the country. More >>
Low Submissions On Proposed 27% Rates Hike
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 8:20 am | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
Just 25 submissions have been made on the West Coast Regional Council's proposal to increase general rates by an average of 27% - one of the highest increases in the country. More >>
New School Lunch Model Could Cut Out Kaupapa Māori Suppliers
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 7:50 am | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
A Whanganui school lunch contractor says kaupapa Māori suppliers could be out of the picture under the government’s new free school lunch model. More >>
We’ve Got More Policing Problems That Just Gangs – Mayor
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 7:35 am | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Ōpōtiki Police Station is supposed to be manned 24 hours a day but Mayor David Moore says it is not always easy to get hold of police when they are needed. More >>
Whangārei’s Civic Centre Wins Architecture Award
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 6:21 am | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Whangārei's $59 million Te Iwitahi civic centre has been honoured for it "strong tikanga Māori narrative" at the Auckland region's Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Awards. More >>
Residents Return To Flood-hit Auckland Neighbourhoods
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 7:04 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
South Auckland's flood-damaged neighbourhoods are coming back to life as residents finally return to their homes. More >>
‘Unsettling Time’: 30 Jobs Proposed To Go At Forestry Research Institute Scion
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 6:44 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
CEO says it doesn't have enough work in the pipeline to retain current staffing levels. More >>
Whakatāne Residents Don’t Know Where To Go In Tsunami Alert
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 6:37 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The new tsunami inundation modelling is expected to be completed in mid to late 2024 with resulting changes to evacuation zones in 2025 possible. More >>
Rugby Boss ‘Blindsided’ As Repairs Stop At Invercargill’s Main Ground
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 6:35 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
On Wednesday, councillors moved to stop work being undertaken at Rugby Park from next year, saving about $3 million in the process. More >>
Doctors Warn: Human Health Risks From Proposed $730m Kaipara Waste To Energy Plant
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 6:30 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
A group of Canterbury doctors opposed to waste-to-energy plants being built in New Zealand is warning of major potential human health risks if one goes ahead in Kaipara, Northland. More >>
Tardy Whitebaiters Cough Up Fees
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 6:24 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
Just $2000 of a $44,000 whitebait stand debt remains to be paid to the West Coast Regional Council after it threatened tardy stand holders. More >>
We’ve Got More Policing Problems That Just Gangs – Mayor
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 4:56 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Ōpōtiki Mayor David Moore wants to know why police are saying they are adequately staffed when they are telling the whanau of Jason Butler that they do not have enough resources to investigate the missing Omaio man. More >>
‘They Are Family’: Campground Boss Pleads Case For Residents
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 4:18 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The commissioners' interpretation of reserve management law could influence the fate of 115 long-term residents at a Nelson campground. More >>
Low Submissions On Proposed 27% Rates Hike
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 4:16 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
Just 25 submissions have been made on the West Coast Regional Council's proposal to increase general rates by an average of 27% - one of the highest increases in the country. Submissions closed on Friday [May 10] for the West Coast Regional Council's ... More >>
Ashburton’s Second Bridge Remains In Govt Plans
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 4:14 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The second bridge was listed as the top priority project in the Regional Land Transport Plan that has been submitted to NZTA to be included in the National Land Transport Plan process. More >>
Carterton Council Hits Another Snag
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 5:11 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The committee set to hear Long-Term Plan [LTP] submissions in Carterton tomorrow [Wednesday] has not yet been delegated the authority to do so. As a result, an extraordinary council meeting will be held at 8.30am. It comes at a time of uncertainty as to whether ... More >>
Ngāi Tahu’s Water Offer Receives Tentative Response
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 5:11 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
An offer of support from Ngāi Tahu has been left on the table by Invercargill City Council for a second time in as many weeks. Dated March 28, the Ngāi Tahu letter pertains to the Government’s new Local Waters Done Well approach and suggests collaboration ... More >>
Airport Counsel: Panel ‘cannot Consider’ Impacts Of Runway Extension On Long-term Campground Residents
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 4:24 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The plight of 115 long-term camp residents potentially facing eviction due to Nelson Airport’s private plan change request cannot be considered during the hearing, its commissioners have been told. More >>
