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Luxon Pledges To Refuse Treaty Referendum After Election
Sunday, 26 January 2025, 6:29 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
At Rātana commemorations on Friday Christopher Luxon repeated his mantra that National would vote down the Act-authored Government Bill at its second reading. More >>
Meet The People Behind Tauranga's $128m Museum
Sunday, 26 January 2025, 6:06 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Work has begun on Tauranga's first museum, expected to open in 2028, but the city's heritage collection was started in 1969. So what will the museum house, and what's happening behind the scenes? More >>
Dog Attack Victim's Mother Fights For Changes To Council Actions
Saturday, 25 January 2025, 3:12 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
A mum is calling for change after her child's lip was torn open when a menacing dog bit her on the face at a Hastings property. More >>
Council Organisation Loses Nelson Parks Contract
Friday, 24 January 2025, 9:39 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Nelson City Council’s own environmental company, Nelmac, has lost the contract to maintain the city’s open spaces to one of Australasia’s largest green space contractors after having it for decades. More >>
The Most Popular Ideas For Marlborough’s Annual Plan
Friday, 24 January 2025, 9:37 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
A new system was launched in November, with an online portal that people could use to upload ideas, and vote on submitted ideas. More >>
‘Thrilled’: Iwi Renews Council Role After ‘Significant Absence’
Friday, 24 January 2025, 9:34 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The new committee can make recommendations, but not decisions. More >>
The Community Mission To Protect Northland’s Iconic Surf Beach Dunes
Friday, 24 January 2025, 9:30 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Native sand dune grasses play a life-and-death role in protecting the unique coastal landform around Northland’s 3200km coastline. Northlanders from 30 CoastCare groups, hapū & schools are among those who have played a role in a cycle of seed gathering ... More >>
South Auckland Train Station Ready For City Rail Link
Friday, 24 January 2025, 9:19 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
A South Auckland train station, that had pedestrian level crossings removed to improve safety, is now ready for more frequent train services when the City Rail Link opens. More >>
'Nauseating' Worm Farm Granted Consent To Expand
Friday, 24 January 2025, 9:11 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Its owner says the expansion will allow the company to improve its control of smells coming from the site. More >>
Rotorua Lakes Council Creates Te Arawa 2050 Vision Committee
Friday, 24 January 2025, 9:10 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Rotorua iwi will regain a seat at the council table this year - but without voting powers. More >>
Rain Brings Limited Relief As Northland Continues To Dry Out
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 5:20 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Northland Regional Council (NRC) natural resources monitoring manager Jason Donaghy said the storm’s rainfall had been variable. More >>
Developer Urges Council To Speed Up Planning For Future Housing
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 5:16 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A North Canterbury developer wants his local council to speed up its planning process. More >>
North Canterbury Housing Boom: What’s Predicted For 2025
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 5:13 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The building boom in North Canterbury is showing no signs of stopping. More >>
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown Contemplates Third Term
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 5:11 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Neil Brown is in no rush to decide whether he will stand for a third term as district Mayor. More >>
Competition Heats Up For Ashburton Council’s Top Job
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 5:09 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton District Council has received 25 applications for the district's top job. More >>
Reduction In Rotorua Public Bins Frustrates, As More Set To Go
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 5:06 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
A council's offer to give locals clean-up gear instead is being called an "insult". More >>
North Canterbury: How Much Will Rates Rise In 2025?
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 5:01 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury ratepayers can expect more rates rises, as local councils seek to deliver on their long term plans. More >>
Oxford’s Bright Stars Pull In The Visitors
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 5:00 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
One year on from gaining international dark sky status, Oxford's night sky is proving to be a drawcard. More >>
Dogs Kill More Than 100 Lambs, Injure Dozens In South Auckland
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 4:58 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Dozens of other lambs were injured by three roaming dogs, in two incidents at a regional working farm. More >>
Mayor’s Speech At Rātana: ‘Testing Times Ahead For Councils, Iwi’
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 9:24 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Rangitīkei mayor Andy Watson says the next few years will be "incredibly challenging" for councils and iwi. More >>
