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Tokomaru Bay's Leaky Landfill Fix In Line To Be Fast Tracked

Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 9:01 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter

Repairs to Tokomaru Bay's leaking landfill are desperately needed, say the residents who head out to collect the rubbish it strews on their beaches during severe weather events. Local representatives More >>

Wairarapa Councils Working Out Detail Over Wellington Regional Water Services Organisation

Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 8:58 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

People are being invited to workshops as three councils decide whether to opt in or out of a Wellington regional water organisation. More >>

Wairarapa Councils Working Out Detail Over Wellington Regional Water Services Organisation

Monday, 14 October 2024, 8:55 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

People are being invited to workshops as three councils decide whether to opt in or out of a Wellington regional water organisation. More >>

Waimakariri Mayor Commits To Keeping Rates Rise Below 5%

Monday, 14 October 2024, 8:32 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon says he plans to keep to the council's Long Term Plan commitment to keep next year's rates rise below 5 percent. More >>

$11m Empty Former RSA Rooms Home To New Papakura District Court

Monday, 14 October 2024, 8:27 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter

Critics say the current courthouse - which has weather-tightness issues - is "laughably small" and hope its replacement will be more contained and secure. More >>

'Nelson Is Going To Suffer' - Staged Hospital Development A Hard Sell

Sunday, 13 October 2024, 6:58 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

Construction is expected to begin in 2026 but local elected representatives are scared the much-needed upgrade will be forgotten after just the first stage. More >>

A Robot Mayor? Kaikōura Council Imagines 2075

Sunday, 13 October 2024, 6:55 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Could an AI bot become the mayor of Kaikōura in 2075? The district council has been imagining what the town might look like in 50 years. More >>

Auckland Fortnightly Rubbish Collection To Go On Trial

Friday, 11 October 2024, 7:39 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter

Some councillors are supporting the move away from weekly rubbish collection - but others say it is "beyond shocking". More >>

How 678 Speeding Violations By The Boss Went Unnoticed At ECan

Friday, 11 October 2024, 7:38 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Organisational failure saw Environment Canterbury fail to reprimand the chairperson - that's what the council are saying. More >>

Illegal Dumpers Targeting South Auckland’s Empty Building Sites

Friday, 11 October 2024, 7:37 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Illegal dumpers continue to target the South Auckland - turning empty building lots into notorious dumping sites. More >>

The Rise Of The Grey Nomads – Tapping Into A Mobile Market

Friday, 11 October 2024, 7:30 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

The economic benefits of catering to carvanners by updating freedom camping laws could be huge for Whakatāne District, a local told the council. More >>

Penguins Attacked By Dog Causes Distress In Kaikōura

Friday, 11 October 2024, 7:28 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

A local resident had noticed two penguins trying to hide in rocks, one penguin was bleeding and appeared to be injured, while the other was covered in blood. More >>

Council Blows Cold On Sauna-by-the-sea

Friday, 11 October 2024, 7:26 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter

Despite being "really entrepreneurial", a mobile sauna that started operating in Picton before it had consent will no longer be able to operate from its beachside spot. More >>

Ditch The Planner-speak, West Coast Council Team Told

Friday, 11 October 2024, 7:25 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter

Council planners are being told to speak in plain English when they communicate with the public. More >>

Fast-track Status For Big Wind Farm In Central North Island

Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 5:53 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter

The Huriwaka project would build and operate a 60-turbine wind farm across 47 square kilometres of privately owned rural land on the Hihitahi Plateau, 5km from Moawhango in northern Rangitīkei. More >>