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Ashburton’s Time Capsule Plan Paused
Monday, 15 July 2024, 6:06 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A time capsule is still biding its time before being entombed in Te Whare Whakatere, Ashburton's new library and civic centre. More >>
Canterbury Careers Expo Appeals To All Ages
Monday, 15 July 2024, 6:01 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The expo will be focused on learning about jobs available with local employers and will be highly interactive, with a range of live demonstrations, workshops and 'hands-on' activities. More >>
Masterton Fares Best In Region For Rates Rises
Monday, 15 July 2024, 5:57 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The report found that all councils were facing increasing costs for existing assets and services due to inflation, the cost of servicing debt, and increasing insurance costs and audit costs. More >>
Auckland Homes In ‘Highest Flood Risk Areas’ Promised Help
Monday, 15 July 2024, 5:55 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
An Order in Council will help to accelerate the project and remove the immediate consenting burden and cost. More >>
Fertile Land Needs Protection Under Housing Plan – Auckland Councillor
Monday, 15 July 2024, 5:52 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Newman said it was possible to see growth in greenfields, but the infrastructure costs will need to be met by the developers and their clients. More >>
Local Business Awards Up For National Awards
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 7:56 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Ashburton District Council’s business of the year awards are up for their own award. More >>
Proposed Speed Limit Policy ‘Bad Precedent’
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 7:51 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
Under the new policy, they would be only allowed to set variable school speed limits within 200m of the school gate. More >>
No Changes Proposed To Kaikōura Representation
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 7:47 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kaikōura District Council is planning to stick with its existing representation arrangements for the 2025 and 2028 elections, following its representation review. More >>
Canterbury Councils Team Up To Tackle Climate Change
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 7:45 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Canterbury's councils are working together to tackle climate change. More >>
Rangitāne Assured Taonga Safe At Marlborough Museum
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 7:32 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Marlborough Historical Society president Paul Davidson said they were perfectly happy to return the taonga to Rangitāne when a new cultural centre was built, but understood that this was a number of years away. More >>
Councils Warn Coast To Be Penalised In Road Funding Change
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 7:23 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
The councils acknowledge both they and the NZTA are challenged to "sustainably fund" road fixups in the face of the increasingly intense weather related events. More >>
Nelson Tasman ‘Can’t Afford’ Two-council Status Quo
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 7:03 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The chief executive of the region's Chamber of Commerce has said it was time for Nelson and Tasman to talk again about amalgamating. More >>
New Housing Growth Plan Prioritises ‘Housing Crisis’ – Rotorua Mayor
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 7:00 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
New housing growth plan prioritises ‘housing crisis’ – Rotorua mayor More >>
Former Northland councillor John Bain calls for early Māori ward polls in Te Tai Tokerau
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 6:52 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Councils that want to keep their Māori wards at the next local elections should have to poll their communities beforehand, former local government leader John Bain says. More >>
Whakaari / White Island: Volcano Owners Wish To Grant Scientists Access
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 6:47 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The family wants to allow monitoring of the volcano, but feels stymied by the court case over the explosion, lawyer says. More >>
Residents, Businesses Clash With Council Over ‘Cycle Friendly’ Street Trial
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:48 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 >>
Nelson Council Enters Talks As Golf Club Seeks Peninsula Land
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:46 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Despite trying to stay at arm's length from a plan change process involving Nelson's airport and golf club, the council is getting involved in discussions to try and facilitate a solution. More >>
‘We Are Doing It’: PM Confident Of Ashburton’s Second Bridge
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:44 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Christopher Luxon pledged that if elected, National would start constructing a new bridge for Ashburton in its first term and stood by the commitment upon his return as Prime Minsiter a year later. More >>
Bishop’s Bold Housing Moves: What It Means For Ashburton
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:35 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Councils had no idea the housing Minister was announcing sweeping changes, and it remains to be seen if it will impact Ashburton. More >>
Water Safety, Films And Rates Affordability: Tauranga’s 10-year Plan
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:30 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Twenty-three organisations and individuals spoke at the hearings. Deliberations will take place before the final long-term plan is adopted in late September. More >>
