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Council To Consider Millions Of Dollars In Funding Requests
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 6:05 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Millions of dollars have been requested by Marlborough community groups from the local council through the long-term plan. More >>
Auckland Graffiti-cleaning Charity Steps Out On Its Own
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 6:01 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
A trust working to remove graffiti from south Auckland streets has stepped away from operating as council-controlled organisation (CCO) to save money. More >>
Council Considers Charging For Information Requests
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 5:59 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council has been under greater scrutiny in recent years. More >>
South Westland River Threat Up For Discussion
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 5:54 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
Future options for the largest river-based protection scheme on the West Coast will be canvassed at Hari Hari this week. More >>
‘Nagging Has Worked’: Speed Limit Drop For Methven
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 5:24 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Deputy Mayor Liz McMillan says she is pleased the speed limit will drop on a section of highway through Methven after years of “nagging”. More >>
Mayor Blames ‘Brain Fade’ For Alleged Verbal Attacks At Event
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 5:22 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Butzbach’s letter — dated 28 March — was made public on Tuesday afternoon, and forms the basis of a second code of conduct complaint against Clark. More >>
Rotorua Museum Restoration Secures Extra Funding, Construction Set To Start
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 5:19 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
In a project years in the making, the musuem is set to be humming with activity very soon. More >>
Large-scale Solar Farm Consent Could Be Fast-tracked
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 5:16 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury councillors fear local input and decision-making could be at risk, with new fast-track consenting legislation. More >>
Upgrade Of ‘Intimidating’ Cycleway Faces Uncertainty
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 5:03 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
While current investments into Nelson's cycling infrastructure are welcomed, advocates are disapointed that a popular coastal path is being "neglected". More >>
Tauranga Mayoral Race: Tanya Bamford-king Says Tauranga Needs To Shed Its ‘Small-town’ Mindset
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 4:57 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 >>
Tauranga Mayoral Race: Jos Nagels On A Sustainable Future
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 6:18 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 >>
Tauranga Mayoral Race: Donna Hannah Calls For Better Public Transport
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 6:14 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 >>
Tauranga Mayoral Race: Andrew Caie’s Plan To Keep Young People In Tauranga
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 7:06 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 >>
Greymouth Residents Warned Over Flood Risk: ‘We Don’t Want Them To Be Shocked’
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 7:02 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
Greymouth's Mayor is warning property owners to check new coastal hazard mapping for the area as their land titles may now be flagged as at greater flood risk from the sea. More >>
West Coast Speed Limit Work ‘Wasted Exercise’
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 6:55 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
The blanket speed limit reduction policy will be reversed by 1 July 2025 under the draft new Land Transport Rule, which was released this week for public consultation. More >>
Popular Southland Hut’s Lightning Fast Makeover
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 6:52 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
An historic hut on the Southland section of Te Araroa Trail has received a new lease of life following significant repairs. More >>
‘We’ll F***ing Kill You’: Claims Of Death Threat In Clash Over Sacred Lake
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 6:47 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
"You're gonna take that tapu home with you," came the response. More >>
Tauranga Mayoral Race: Anthony Goddard’s Plan For More Affordable Homes
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 6:41 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
This is the first of 15 mayoral profiles that will run daily for the next few weeks. There is a standfirst for each one. They are done as a Q&A More >>
Mayors And Councillors Set For 3.7% Pay Rise
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 6:35 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The Remuneration Authority, which sets the pay rates annually, has completed its determination for 2024/2025. More >>
South Aucklanders Urged To Speak Up On City’s Transport Plan
Monday, 17 June 2024, 1:26 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
South Aucklanders are being urged to have their say on the Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP), which will shape Auckland's transport network in the next 10 years. The RLTP details the areas that Auckland Transport, New Zealand Transport Agency ... More >>
