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Government Pothole Cash In Line With Ashburton Plan
Monday, 10 June 2024, 3:00 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown is welcoming a significant funding boost for local roads as the Coalition Government is delivering on its pothole fund commitment. More >>
South Wairarapa Supports Derelict Buildings Remit
Monday, 10 June 2024, 2:55 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
South Wairarapa councillors have supported a proposed remit that would help remediate derelict buildings, some of which are in Featherston. More >>
Masterton Council Progressing Public Housing Land
Monday, 10 June 2024, 2:48 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Masterton District Council [MDC] is seeking High Court permission to sell or lease vacant trust land at Panama Village and use it for public housing. More >>
Noel Leeming On The Move In Blenheim
Monday, 10 June 2024, 2:43 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Blenheim’s Noel Leeming appears to be moving from the town centre to the Westwood Business Park, if documents provided to the Marlborough District Council are anything to go by. The appliance store has been named on painting and lighting fit-out plans, ... More >>
‘Highly Debated’ Holiday Rental Charge Gets Green-light
Monday, 10 June 2024, 2:41 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
But some hosts could pay thousands less than first proposed. More >>
Coal Tar Contamination Delays Greymouth Floodwall Upgrade
Saturday, 8 June 2024, 6:36 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
The discovery of buried coal tar has caused a blip in Greymouth's flood protection upgrade. At the same time, a budget shortfall has emerged in the $2.6 million project which could reduce the scope of the stopbank improvements aimed at protecting the ... More >>
Surprise Tuatara Discovery Happened During Breeding Halt
Saturday, 8 June 2024, 6:34 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Five baby tuatara discovered at an Invercargill demolition site last week hatched amid a request from DoC and iwi to pause breeding. The discovery has been described as a "fantastic" surprise as it was believed this type of tuatara was not ... More >>
Auckland Events Centre Upgrade Missing From Long-term Plan
Saturday, 8 June 2024, 6:31 pm | Alka Prasad - Local Democracy Reporter
Auckland Council can't confirm whether it will fund upgrades to a South Auckland events centre, even though the venue was included in its 10-year budget proposal. More >>
‘Hell Of A Lot Better’: Millions More In Council Money For Sewerage Scheme
Saturday, 8 June 2024, 6:29 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Ratepayers will pay a greater share to reduce costs for households involved in the scheme. More >>
Gisborne Cemetery Nears Capacity, Council Explores New Options
Saturday, 8 June 2024, 6:28 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Taruheru Cemetery in Gisborne, nearing full capacity, prompts council to consider future burial options. Councillors debate extending cemetery land or finding new sites, amid concerns about groundwater and development. More >>
Kiwi Rail Greenlights Hokitika Flood Protection
Saturday, 8 June 2024, 6:26 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
The next stage in a $7.5 million flood protection scheme for Hokitika -- now delayed by 10 months -- should get underway soon. But the West Coast Regional Council will need to beat the all important West Coast whitebaiting season if it is to complete ... More >>
Masterton Council-owned Holiday Park ‘Struggling’
Saturday, 8 June 2024, 6:21 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Masterton’s council-owned Mawley Holiday Park is “struggling to meet financial targets”, with occupancy bookings sitting at only 50 per cent last month. A recent report to Masterton District Council said feedback suggested that Mawley Holiday ... More >>
Kaikōura’s Sea Level Rise Sparks Warning To Council
Saturday, 8 June 2024, 6:20 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A Kaikōura environmentalist believes sea level rise has sped up, leaving the town's coastline vulnerable. More >>
Nelson ‘At Risk’ Of Losing International Cricket Amid Advertising Review
Saturday, 8 June 2024, 6:18 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The restrictions around alcohol advertising at a Nelson Tasman sportsground are proposed to be eased. More >>
What Does A Future Fund Mean For Aucklanders?
Saturday, 8 June 2024, 6:12 pm | Alka Prasad - Local Democracy Reporter
Work is underway to create Auckland’s own investment fund, called the Auckland Future Fund. The move is part of Auckland’s 10-year budget and will “swap” its shares in Auckland Airport for less risky investments. More >>
One Plan, Three Councils And A Fair Bit Of Confusion
Saturday, 8 June 2024, 6:10 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
Future consent costs for West Coasters wanting to develop land, mine or to build has again been raised with the West Coast Regional Council. The Government told the council in 2019 - using an Order in Council - to develop a combined district plan ... More >>
Delays For Rename Of Airport Terminal Honouring Shadbolt
Saturday, 8 June 2024, 5:57 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Invercargill residents will have to wait a little longer for their airport terminal to bear the name of the city’s longest serving mayor. This week, Invercargill City Council confirmed the rebrand to Sir Tim Shadbolt Terminal was taking longer than ... More >>
Residents Left ‘Anxious’ Over Surprise Council Inspection
Saturday, 8 June 2024, 5:54 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A recent fire safety inspection at a residential living complex left occupants anxious and frightened, a Winton man claims. But the council behind the check-up says safety is priority, and maintains interactions were “positive”. On May 23, a Southland ... More >>
Gisborne Invests In Wastewater System, Targets Rainwater Reduction
Saturday, 8 June 2024, 5:48 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillor Larry Foster praised the DrainWise programme for reducing rainwater in the wastewater system. The programme collaborates with property owners to mitigate sewage overflows into waterways. More >>
Ashburton Mayor Backs Shift To Four-Year Terms
Thursday, 6 June 2024, 9:00 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A local election overhaul is on the cards with four-year terms and the end of postal voting up for consideration - and both concepts have the backing of Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown. More >>
