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Extension Granted For Kawerau Water Fluoridation
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 8:23 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Ms Starr said at this meeting that some people were prepared to take legal action against the council if fluoride was added to the water. More >>
Heritage Group Calls For Release Of Promised $250,000 Grant
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 8:21 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The 2016 Kaikōura earthquake wrote off Flaxbourne’s museum, so in 2021 the community launched a project to build a new heritage centre. More >>
‘Extra Layer Of Bureaucracy’: New Community Board Faces Criticism
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 8:18 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui district will have a second community board at the 2025 local government elections, despite concerns expressed by residents' groups. More >>
Investigation Into ECan Chair ‘Ongoing’
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 8:16 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Peter Scott stepped aside as chairperson of the regional council on May 3 while an independent investigation was undertaken into claims he made during a radio interview. More >>
Kawerau Gambling Policy Overdue For Update
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 8:14 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
A report to the council’s audit and risk committee on Monday showed that of 30 policies it holds, nine are out of date, however, seven of these are not required by legislation. More >>
Tourists Asked To Help Count Whales In Kaikōura
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 8:12 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Holiday makers are expected to flock to Kaikōura to join the whale count. More >>
Top Teen Skateboarder Stoked As Council Does A 180 On New Skatepark
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 8:10 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
He dreams of being able to train and compete on a smooth surface in his hometown. More >>
New $2.9m Pouto Wharf Provides Vital Kaipara Link
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 5:46 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
The new $2.9 million Pouto wharf was officially opened on Friday in the tiny community that clings to the tip of the harbour’s windswept northern barrier peninsula entrance - at the end of the road about 60km south of Dargaville, More >>
Nelson Businesses Offered Relief Amid “Toughest Winter” In Decades
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 5:41 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Nelson City Council has suggested several changes for businesses in the city's commercial centres during the difficult winter period. More >>
Majority Want Masterton Lakes To Stay
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 5:38 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
More than 700 people shared their preferences on the future of Henley Lake and Queen Elizabeth Park's Lake of Remembrance in the council’s recent LTP consultation, with about 36 per cent wanting the council to “explore a different look and feel ... More >>
The Clues Hidden Within NZ’s Largest Urban Landslide
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 5:34 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Data from the Tāhunanui Slump is hoped to empower individuals and councils across the country to better manage landslide risk. More >>
Govt Reforms Rank Top On Council Risk List
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 5:27 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
A report from chief executive Morgan Godfery ranking the council’s top eight external risks was received at a meeting of its audit and risk committee on Monday. Legislative and regulatory changes creating higher costs or reducing subsidies was at the top ... More >>
Ashburton Starting Road To Public Transport Trial
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 5:25 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Research compiled earlier this year on a possible public transport service for the Ashburton township, has been presented to the Ashburton district Council to decide the next steps. More >>
Scepticism For Invercargill’s Push For More Play
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 5:21 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
January's meeting saw some councillors express surprise at the need for a dedicated play advocate. More >>
South Wairarapa Residents Put Forward Case For Rural Ward
Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 5:22 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
A rural ward is on the wish list for a group of South Wairarapa residents who say it will ensure “the diverse needs of all residents are met”. More >>
Nurse Fired Over Anti-Vax Posts Denied Leave To Appeal
Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 5:19 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The dismissal followed an investigation by the DHB into various Facebook posts made by Turner which the DHB said had breached its Code of Conduct and the Nursing Council of New Zealand’s Code of Conduct. More >>
‘We Had Nothing’: Mum-of-11 Finds Lifeline In Community Charity
Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 5:07 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Rena and her family were assisted by Accelerating Aotearoa - one of many community support agencies in south Auckland battling food insecurity - during one of the lowest points in their life. More >>
Sewerage Scheme Decision Drives Up Rates Rise
Monday, 10 June 2024, 5:39 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Skatepark, elder housing, aquatics: What council decided in 10-year plan deliberations. More >>
Flood Funding Boost For Canterbury Rivers
Monday, 10 June 2024, 3:08 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Government is looking at co-funding river resilience projects in Canterbury as part of Budget 2024. More >>
Mining Regime For West Coast To Be Addressed
Monday, 10 June 2024, 3:06 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
A hearing will resume in Greymouth tomorrow [TUE] on how land-use and mining will evolve under the West Coast's proposed new district plan. More >>
