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North Canterbury Schools Embrace Collaboration
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 10:20 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury's three kahui ako (communities of learning) have embraced the spirit of collaboration. More >>
Revealed: When Rotorua’s Emergency Housing Motels Are Set To Close
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 10:16 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The decision was made public on Wednesday. More >>
Kaiapoi School Faces Pressure From Growing Subdivisions
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 10:13 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaiapoi North School is set to pass its site capacity this year and is waiting on the Ministry of Education to make a decision on building new classrooms. More >>
Call For New Voices For Taranaki Maunga
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 10:10 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
The Department of Conservation has opened nominations to Te Tōpuni Kōkōrangi, a new body to look after the mountains. More >>
Bad Parking Habits Ease On Stewart Island
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 10:08 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Stewart Island/Rakiura councillor Jon Spraggon said locals had improved their habits despite signage not yet being in place — a detail which meant the new rules were not actually enforceable. More >>
Schools See ‘Massive Plummet’ In Vaping Incidents
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 10:06 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury schools are seeing the effects of tackling vaping. More >>
Sunshine Guide Sells Whakatāne To The Country
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 9:56 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Whakatāne District Council's free booklet, Sunshine Season, aims to help visitors get the most out of the district. More >>
Remote Marlborough Sounds Jetty Closed Over Safety Concerns
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 9:48 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Marlborough Roads transport recovery manager Steve Murrin said the jetty was “well past its prime” and over the last 18 months its deterioration had “accelerated quickly”. More >>
Whanganui Council-Iwi Agreement: How Will This Work?
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 9:46 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Whanganui District Council will next month decide on proposals put forward for the Treaty of Waitangi settlement being negotiated by Whanganui iwi and hapū. More >>
‘Tea And A Chat’: Views Sought On Post-Settlement Relations With Whanganui Hapū
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 9:44 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Whanganui residents are being invited for “tea and a chat” about Whanganui District Council’s post-Treaty settlement relationship with hapū and iwi. The council wants to engage with residents before making decisions on a platform for joint work with ... More >>
Rangiora School Looks Ahead To More Settled Year
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 9:24 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Rangiora High School is hoping for a settled year, with its building projects and curriculum review complete. More >>
Toxic Algae Warnings For Multiple Southern Rivers
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 7:48 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A spate of toxic algae appearances in Southland has prompted warnings at rivers across the region. More >>
Fears New Standards Could Leave Students With No Qualification
Friday, 17 January 2025, 9:23 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The requirement to pass new literacy and numeracy standards to qualify for NCEA could result students leaving school with no qualifications. More >>
Abolishing Eke Panuku A Step Backwards For Auckland – Councillor
Friday, 17 January 2025, 9:07 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
A decision to disband Auckland Council's lead urban regeneration agency could mean some communities miss out on valuable investments, a councillor says. More >>
No Fines In First Month Of Auckland's New Alcohol Rules
Friday, 17 January 2025, 9:01 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
There have been no issues with off-licence bottle shops in Auckland adhering to new strict 9pm closures, Auckland Council says. More >>
Thousands Of Homes Planned For Hawke’s Bay But There’s No Extra Water
Friday, 17 January 2025, 8:59 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The aquifers in the Hawke's Bay will not be giving up any more water than they do today. More >>
Investigation Uncovers Historical Aerodrome Consent Issues
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 9:40 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Though some issues were uncovered, the vast majority of buildings and activities at the Motueka Aerodrome are in compliance with the RMA. More >>
Soul Of Tasman Town Up For Debate
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 9:38 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A plan for how the village of Māpua will grow is out for consultation and a community association is urging residents to have their say. More >>
Students Opt For Music, Sports: ‘I Can’t Get Enough Instruments’
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 9:30 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Sports, the arts and music are proving popular at North Canterbury secondary schools. More >>
Abolishing Eke Panuku Is Step Backwards For Auckland – Councillor
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 9:24 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
At a governing body meeting on December 12, councillors voted in favour of structural changes to council-controlled organisations (CCOs). This included disbanding Eke Panuku and transferring its responsibilities to council by July. More >>
