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Councillor Loses Chair Position Without Explanation From Nobby Clark
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 8:18 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark may be on leave, but that hasn’t stopped him ruffling feathers in his absence. More >>
Masterton Rates Rise 9.6pc
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 8:14 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Accusations of political ambition and questions of decision-making "integrity" were raised as Masterton District Council [MDC] signed off its Long-Term Plan [LTP] on Wednesday. More >>
South Wairarapa Adopts Plan, Confirms 14.7% Rates Rise
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 8:13 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
South Wairarapa District Council [SWDC] unanimously adopted its Enhanced Annual Plan on Wednesday morning, carrying over an estimated $6.79 million of unspent capital budget into the coming financial year. More >>
Award-winning Playground Fills Skies With ‘Laughter And Joy’
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 8:10 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
New Zealand’s tallest play tower, in the heart of south Auckland, has been recognised for two prestigious architecture awards, cementing its reputation as one of the best playgrounds in the country. More >>
Local Board Member Fights To Keep Rangatahi Programme Visible
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 8:06 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Franklin Local Board member Logan Soole (Ngāti Kahu, Te Rarawa) on Tuesday, raised concerns over the Tuia Leadership Programme being excluded from the board's governance work programme - a detailed list of activities a local board allocates its annual ... More >>
Leaked Emails Show Mayor’s Turnabout On Town Hall
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 8:05 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillor Brent Goodwin, who leaked the emails, has accused his colleagues of poor decision-making and wants the decision revoked. More >>
The Biggest Cost Driving Whanganui’s Rates Rise
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 7:57 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The cost of interest on borrowing is the single biggest factor behind Whanganui's 11.2% average rates increase. More >>
Funding Shortfall Endangers Māpua Boat Ramp
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 7:47 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The boat ramp trust needs to review its financial position despite the Tasman District Council allocating another $150,000 to the project. More >>
‘It’s Monty Python’: Air Quality Rules Prevent Cleaner Fireplace
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 7:42 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A Nelson man is unable to replace his costly pellet burner with a cheaper, greener ultra-low emission burner because of the air quality rules. More >>
Toxic Clean-up Refusal Stalls Treaty Deal
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 7:39 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
A leaked survey of the Tokaora School site by environmental scientists found asbestos throughout the buildings, which are coated with lead paint hiding under layers of acrylic. More >>
‘Heartbreaking’ Reality Of Mount Maunganui’s Air Quality
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 6:56 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Whareroa marae sits on the water’s edge in Mount Maunganui, surrounded by the industrial area, which was classed as a polluted air-shed in 2019. More >>
Marlborough Sounds Repair Bill Split: Who Pays What?
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 6:46 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The big question of who will pay what towards the major Marlborough Sounds road repairs has finally been answered, though uncertainty remains around NZTA’s contribution. More >>
Murupara ‘Icon’ And Mayor Remembered
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 6:34 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Former mayor and beloved “Murupara character” Alan 'Bill' Whiteman will be buried at Galatea Cemetery on Thursday. More >>
New Footpaths Boost Equity For Smaller Towns
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 6:30 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Rangitāiki ward councillor Gavin Dennis is delighted to see Whakatāne district’s smaller towns receiving a bit of love from Whakatāne District Council. More >>
Nobby Clark ‘Clearly Unfit For Public Office’: Expert
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 8:25 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A local government expert is calling for the resignation of Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark, saying the city deserves better. More >>
‘Ludicrous’: Martin Bosley Hits Out At Councillor Pay
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 8:19 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Celebrity chef and councillor Martin Bosley says the work required of elected members in South Wairarapa is “ludicrous” for the below-minimum wage they receive. More >>
Invercargill Deputy Mayor Changes Tune On Nobby Clark
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 8:17 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Invercargill’s deputy mayor has seemingly changed his rationale for why he requested the mayor to step aside from public speaking engagements. More >>
Three, Two, One, Jump! Rotorua Leisure Pool Welcomes First Kids In Revamp Opening
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 8:12 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The mayor described it as years in the making. More >>
Nobby Clark’s Brother Surprises Councillors At Meeting
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 8:10 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
An Invercargill City Council meeting was interrupted by a surprise visitor on Tuesday afternoon — a man claiming to be the brother of the city’s embattled mayor. As councillors moved between agenda items, a man in a fluorescent work uniform made ... More >>
Tauranga Mayoral Race: Greg Brownless On Housing Affordability
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 8:09 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
This is one of 15 mayoral profiles that will be published twice daily on weekdays before voting opens on June 29. There is a standfirst for each one. They are done as a Q&A. More >>
