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Minister Pushes Ahead With Woodend Bypass, Toll Considered

Saturday, 6 July 2024, 5:47 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Transport Minister Simeon Brown has instructed Waka Kotahi to get on with building the Woodend Bypass. More >>

Real Or Myth? Young Scientists Seek Truth In Legendary Love Story

Saturday, 6 July 2024, 5:40 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

Could Hinemoa have really heard the sound of lover Tūtānekai's flute across Lake Rotorua? More >>

Pressure On Council To Protect Hokitika From Flooding

Saturday, 6 July 2024, 5:35 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter

Council, in an extraordinary meeting on July 4, approved extra costs in response to KiwiRail requirements above the original tender price. More >>

Residents, Businesses Clash With Council Over ‘Cycle Friendly’ Street Trial

Friday, 5 July 2024, 7:41 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter

Around 100 Gisborne residents protested the 'Streets for People' development on Grey St. The Grey St trial, coordinated by Tairāwhiti Adventure Trust, aims to enhance walkability and cycling. Critics argue the new layout is unsafe and claim the council ... More >>

Manurewa Marae Alleged To Have Politicised Vaccination Events

Friday, 5 July 2024, 7:37 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Local Democracy Reporting has found complaints were made to Auckland Council about how staff at the Manurewa Marae were collecting voting papers and also using vaccination events as campaign events. More >>

$300k In Misallocated Funds Returned To Martinborough

Friday, 5 July 2024, 6:27 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

The amendment to the Pain Farm accounts will not result in any additional charge to ratepayers. More >>

Minister Pushes Ahead With Woodend Bypass, Toll Considered

Friday, 5 July 2024, 6:01 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Transport Minister Simeon Brown has instructed Waka Kotahi to get on with building the Woodend Bypass. More >>

No More Free Dumping Whakatāne District

Thursday, 4 July 2024, 7:55 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

Murupara Refuse Transfer Station will start charging fees from January next year. More >>

Lack Of Volcano Monitoring Increases ‘Existential Risk’

Thursday, 4 July 2024, 7:53 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca says a lack of monitoring of Whakaari-White Island is putting the whole Eastern Bay community at an increased risk in the case of a major eruption. More >>

Dumped Roosters Run Wild Around Whakatāne

Thursday, 4 July 2024, 7:48 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

Dumped roosters are roaming Whakatāne's rural roads, but residents concerned for their welfare say it's hard to get anyone to take responsibility. More >>

Whangārei Mayor: Government’s Housing Push A “Logical Approach”

Thursday, 4 July 2024, 7:44 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter

Whangārei is one of 13 New Zealand cities being directed to greater housing growth under the new Government plans - along with Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Napier-Hastings, Nelson, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Queenstown, Rotorua ... More >>