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Nelson Shop's Profit Drops 70% As Major Roadworks Close Street
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 3:09 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Nelson City Council is conducting extensive upgrades to water infrastructure in the CBD so hundreds of extra homes can be built in the central city. More >>
New Zealand's Population Growth Dips By Tens Of Thousands
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 5:56 pm | Sue Teodoro - Local Democracy Reporter
New Zealand's population growth has been on a downward trend according to Statistics NZ following a strong drop off in international migration. More >>
Mātauranga Māori Inspires Student Redesign Of Picton Square
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 5:54 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
The group of 14 second-year students from Victoria University of Wellington has opened an exhibition of their work at the Picton Library and Service Centre - Waitohi Whare Mātauranga. More >>
State Highway 2 To Be Raised 1.8 Metres As Flood Project Gets Under Way
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 4:32 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The project includes raising and strengthening stopbanks, as well as elevating a section of the highway to improve flood resilience. More >>
Mistaken For A Secretary: Life As A Lone Female Councillor
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 4:28 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Lyndal Ludlow has been the sole woman councillor at Environment Southland since 2016, bar one term in 2019 when she was joined by Bonnie Mager. More >>
Global Gold For Hastings Water Project
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 4:12 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The award judges said Waiaroha was a remarkable achievement - delivering a bold, meaningful project, demonstrating environmental leadership and community building connected to the city's story. More >>
Councillor Salaries Jump By Up Nearly A Third In Whanganui, Ruapehu And Rangitīkei
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 1:00 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The Remuneration Authority has set pay for elected members across Whanganui, Ruapehu, Rangitīkei and Horizons Regional councils. More >>
Rubbish Dumped, Set Alight On Canterbury Beach
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 12:57 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Adam 'Abbo' Williams was fishing on Dorie Beach, near the South Rakaia Huts, on Thursday, when a man pulled up with a trailer of rubbish. More >>
Empty Rotorua Council-Owned Pensioner Units Spark Concern
Monday, 10 November 2025, 8:48 am | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Dozens of council pensioner homes lie empty as residents grow uneasy. More >>
Conservation Boards Set To Lose Functions Under New Law
Friday, 7 November 2025, 4:22 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Unease is building over law changes that could see Conservation Boards sidelined. More >>
Six-Storey Housing Developments Set To Be Allowed On 44 Napier Streets
Friday, 7 November 2025, 4:20 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The city is opening the door to six-storey terraced housing and apartment-style living - upsetting some locals. More >>
Methven Birdsong Project Starts Humming
Friday, 7 November 2025, 4:18 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
McElwain said the Trust is hoping to honour the vision of the original Garden of Harmony while adapting it for new generations. More >>
Leaders Chosen For Auckland Local Boards
Friday, 7 November 2025, 3:31 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Mayor Wayne Brown congratulated local board members on their elections and said there was a big job ahead. More >>
Government Approves Eastern Bay Councils Standing Alone With Water
Friday, 7 November 2025, 3:20 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
With the plans now accepted, the councils will begin transition planning to ensure the new delivery model is fully operational by the statutory deadline of 1 July, 2028. More >>
Ōtara 'Locked Out' In Stoush Over Local Board Leadership Roles
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 5:46 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Ōtara's three elected members have been left without leadership roles for the first time since the Auckland Super City was formed in 2010. More >>
Conservation Boards Set To Lose Functions Under New Law
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 5:44 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The boards have a statutory role in reviewing DOC's regional management plans and the authority must approve National Park plans. More >>
Canterbury Farmer Urges Government To Act As Consent Costs Spiral
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 5:41 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
It has been seven weeks since David Clark went public with his frustration of the resource consent process and its "outrageous costs". More >>
Large Service Station Planned On Some Of NZ's Best Growing Land
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 5:54 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The build would include a truck stop, retail service area, cafe and fruit shop facilities. More >>
Wild Deer Plunder Pasture, Plants And Profits In Westland
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 5:50 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Feral deer in South Westland are devouring native forest, farm pasture and profits - but DOC has neither the budget nor a plan to do anything about it. More >>
Bay Of Plenty Councillors Ramp Up Security After Threats
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 5:48 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
At least two newly elected councillors will be accessing newly available support after facing harassment and threats during the local government elections. More >>
