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Wairarapa Mayors Set Sights On ‘Stupid’ Road Decisions
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:30 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The safety improvement project included three new roundabouts, and side and median barriers along SH2 between Carterton and Masterton. More >>
Ashburton Councillors Comb The Budget For Savings
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:27 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillors have spent two and a half days giving direction to staff on the draft Annual Plan for 2025-26, which will determine this year’s rates. More >>
Rangiora’s Growing Carpark Needs: Is Paid Parking The Answer?
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:25 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council will consult on measures to address growing demand for parking in Rangiora and Kaiapoi. More >>
Council Can’t Find Who To Offer This Piece Of Land Back To
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:21 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Because of its shape and proximity to a roundabout, access issues are at play for this small land parcel in northern Invercargill. It has therefore been deemed difficult to build on. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Biosecurity Expert Battles The Baddies
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:19 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Mediterranean fanworm and the clubbed tunicate were the most common marine pests in Hawke's Bay. More >>
Tauranga’s Māori Ward Byelection – Who’s Running?
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:17 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The resignation of Mikaere Sydney means a decision is needed on who will become the city's next Māori ward councillor. More >>
Aucklanders Rate Quality Of Life High, But Down On Previous Years
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:32 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
A biennial survey on urban wellbeing has found that three in four Aucklanders rate their quality of life positively. More >>
'Rich Māori Culture': Rotorua To Host Major Indigenous Health Conference
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:31 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Rotorua and Hei Āhuru Mōwai Māori will host the World Indigenous Cancer Conference. More >>
Taranaki Councillors Receive Stinging Response After They Shut-Down Treaty Debate
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:28 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Deputy chair of Taranaki Regional Council Neil Walker invoked a closure motion to quell any discussion of a submission on the Bill. More >>
Coast Council Defends Growth In Staff Numbers In Heated Meeting
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:27 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The council employs the equivalent of about 92 full-time staff. More >>
Businessman Who Bought Red Zone Land Asked To Leave A Month Later
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:26 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The Category 3 land looked like a good deal - at first. More >>
Are These The Most Scenic Tennis Courts In Aotearoa?
Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 8:53 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Quake damaged sports courts in Kaikōura have been restored. More >>
Ashburton School To Review Uniform Rules After Issuing ‘Culturally Inappropriate’ Passes
Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 8:51 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton Intermediate principalled has apologised after issuing a uniform pass that labelled pounamu as “incorrect uniform”. More >>
Hearings Continue For Wairarapa’s Growth Blueprint
Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 8:48 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The Wairarapa Combined District Plan is reviewed every 10 years. More >>
Council Pays Influencers To Boost Tourism In Mid Canterbury
Monday, 3 February 2025, 9:58 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
It's costing ratepayers about $7000 but the council says it's creating profit for local businesses. More >>
Hastings Golf Club's Plans For ‘Lifestyle Community’ With 170 Homes
Monday, 3 February 2025, 9:56 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
A Hastings golf club has requested a change to the Hastings District Plan to rezone land in Bridge Pā. More >>
'Our Students Deserve Better Than This. We Will Not Back Off'
Sunday, 2 February 2025, 9:41 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
One Auckland school had to buy 200 pies for students after their lunches arrived nearly four hours late. "It's not okay when I've got hungry kids." More >>
‘It Feels Like The Drinkers Have Won’
Saturday, 1 February 2025, 8:26 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Victoria Hearn, a volunteer & trustee of the OGAAG is disappointed over the removal of the playground & benches under the trees, feeling gutted that while the root issue - alcohol consumption & antisocial behaviour - remains unaddressed, the community ... More >>
Tauranga's First Māori Ward Councillor Mikaere Sydney Resigns
Saturday, 1 February 2025, 8:21 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Mikaere Sydney was elected in July 2024 but was never able to take up the job. More >>
Town Hall Submission Deadline Looming
Friday, 31 January 2025, 8:41 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
In a press statement, Caffell encouraged people to “read the application and tell us what they think, whether that’s in support of or in opposition to the plan”. More >>
