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Area Schools Brace For Busy Year
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 9:22 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury's area schools face challenges, as Hurunui College's principal gears up for a second year as the Ministry of Education's area schools leadership advisor. More >>
Funding For Clarence River Weed Control
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 9:19 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kaikōura Zone Committee backs continued support for a Waiau Toa Clarence River weed control programme. More >>
Mayor Hits Out At Government Over Changes To Waste Act
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 9:17 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The mayor’s letter was approved on Tuesday by the council’s infrastructure and projects committee ahead of delivery to the prime minister and a number of ministers. More >>
‘Ridiculous’ Rising Venue Costs Put Pressure On Nelson Events
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 9:14 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Rising costs at Nelson City Council-owned venues are raising questions about the long-term viability of events in the city. More >>
Coffee Bar Takes It Name From 1940 River Tragedy
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 9:10 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Ngāporo has been chosen as the name of a waterfront coffee bar to commemorate a Whanganui riverboat tragedy in 1940. More >>
Blenheim Noel Leeming Announces Opening Date
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 9:04 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Noel Leeming chief operating officer Jason Bell confirmed the central Blenheim store would be open until February 3, and the new location at Westwood Business Park set to open on February 5. More >>
The Willing Students Who Struggle To Find Work
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 8:55 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Rangiora High School is seeking opportunities for its Lighthouse programme (special needs) students. More >>
‘Don’t Be A D***’: Community Fed Up With Illegal Dumping
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 8:52 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Residents in a West Auckland suburb have shared their frustration about the illegal dumping outside their local Salvation Army store. More >>
Dad-of-three Offers To Pay For New Cycle Track, But His Plan Hit A Snag
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 8:32 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
A south Auckland man's dream of building his beach community their first pump track for kids may finally come true. More >>
Western Bay Of Plenty Council Chief Executive Resigns
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 8:28 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The process of replacing John Holyoake will occur as the council prepares for the local government elections in October. More >>
Napier Beach Erosion: Trees On Brink Of Being Swallowed By Ocean
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 10:00 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Napier City Council says the trees can’t and won’t be saved. More >>
Seniors Urged To Give The Bus A Go
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:58 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A new programme to support older people who are unsure about using the bus in Nelson Tasman has begun, and their peers who currently use the service said it's "brilliant". More >>
‘Good Value For Money’: Splash Planet Compares Prices With Top Attractions
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:55 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hastings District Council says a visit to Splash Planet is good value for money for a full day’s entertainment. More >>
Canterbury’s Water Leadership Faces Shakeup
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:47 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Canterbury's 10 water zone commitees look set for a restructure, but the Ashburton chair is questioning where the accountability is in the proposed new model. More >>
Rainy Weather Eases Ashburton’s Water Use Woes
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:45 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton’s water consumption was teetering on the verge of restrictions in December to the point of breaching the consent but have eased after a wet start to 2025. More >>
Help Day Success May Spread Across North Taranaki
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:42 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Organiser Larnee Wallace said the iwi wants to empower whānau by connecting them with valuable information and support – and up to 300 people turned out for the fun and info. More >>
Russian Businessman Buys Former Ashburton Council Building
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:36 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A Russian business that owns a high country station in Mid Canterbury now owns a slice of Ashburton's CBD. More >>
MP James Meager's Promotion Strengthens South Island Voice – Mayor
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:28 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
James Meager is now a minister outside of cabinet after being given the new title of Minister for the South Island. More >>
Canterbury’s Water Leadership Faces Shakeup
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:26 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Canterbury's 10 water zone committees look set for a restructure, but the Ashburton chair is questioning where the accountability is in the proposed new model. More >>
Caravan Park Prompts New State Highway 1 Turning Lane
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:00 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The site has been the scene of three known crashes within a five-year period, including one involving a vehicle towing a caravan. More >>
