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Developer: Hiked Fees ‘Punishes New Homeowners’
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 6:55 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Development contributions have more than tripled in some places in Tasman sparking concerns from developers about housing supply and affordability. More >>
South Wairarapa’s Community Boards Could Disappear
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 6:44 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Community boards may be on the way out, in what would be one of the biggest changes to democracy in South Wairarapa since 1989. More >>
Carterton Council Cuts Costs On Roadworks
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 4:44 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Carterton District Council [CDC] is saving up to $3000 per day per job by closing roads temporarily instead of using stop-go traffic management. More >>
Small Councils ‘Won’t Survive’ Water Reform, Mayor Says
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 4:41 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
He urged his neighbouring councils to stop fighting amalgamation and said there was no room for “fiefdoms doing their own thing” in the future. More >>
Why Did A Man Cross Cook Strait To Ask For A Footbridge?
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 2:56 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Nicholas McGowan asked the Marlborough District Council to consider building the bridge at a long-term plan hearing last month, before commenting that he thought Picton's layout had been designed much like a paddle crab. More >>
Sports, Parks And Arts Big Winners With 12.96% Rates Rise
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 2:50 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
A handful of Marlborough community organisations have been successful in receiving council support after making requests to the long-term plan. More >>
PM To Visit Ashburton, But Not For Library Opening
Monday, 1 July 2024, 6:22 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Prime Minister will be in Ashburton on Friday, but it won’t be for the long-awaited official opening of Te Whare Whakatere. More >>
‘Excessive’ Road Cone Use Sparks Cost Concerns
Monday, 1 July 2024, 6:19 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Mid Canterbury farmer Ray Logan has had enough of what he describes as the "over-the-top" use of road cones on our roads. More >>
Council Boss Apologises After Bollard Blindside At Hakatere
Monday, 1 July 2024, 6:11 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Ashburton District Council has apologised after making a decision based on a "misstatement". More >>
Invercargill Breaks Down Its Crash Data
Monday, 1 July 2024, 5:59 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Invercargill didn't have a single fatal car crash in 2023, but issues remain at the city’s intersections. More >>
Coastal Road At The Mercy Of NZTA Funding
Monday, 1 July 2024, 5:56 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The future of the only road in and out of a collection of small coastal settlements in Masterton hangs on a funding decision yet to be confirmed. More >>
Traffic Island Wreaks Havoc On Businesses
Monday, 1 July 2024, 5:55 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Two Featherston businesses have been forced to let staff go after road safety improvements caused customers numbers to drop. More >>
Council Exec’s Two-year Pay Freeze Could Be Extended
Monday, 1 July 2024, 1:24 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
A self-imposed two-year pay freeze for Whanganui District Council’s top executive could be extended unless the economy improves. More >>
Tauranga Mayoral Race: Chudleigh Haggett’s Priorities For Council
Friday, 28 June 2024, 9:12 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
This is one of 15 mayoral profiles that will be published 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: Hori BOP – Mascot To Mayoral Hopeful
Friday, 28 June 2024, 9:07 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
This is one of 15 mayoral profiles that will be published daily on weekdays before voting opens on June 29. There is a standfirst for each one. They are done as a Q&A. More >>
Council Comments ’Incredibly Unfair’, Says Historical Society
Friday, 28 June 2024, 9:04 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The president of the Marlborough Historical Society says the council attacked its integrity and made unnecessary comments in returning management of the museum to them. More >>
Smaller Tourist Towns Face Funding Challenges
Friday, 28 June 2024, 9:03 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
How to fund tourism infrastructure and addressing short-term accommodation needs are posing headaches for industry leaders. More >>
Rules On Creating Wetlands To Be Relaxed
Friday, 28 June 2024, 8:59 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury is considering relaxing rules around developing wetlands, as part of a review of the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan, following a Supreme Court ruling last year. More >>
Fitting Memorial For ‘Mayor Of Wainui’
Friday, 28 June 2024, 8:50 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
An event to celebrate the life of Wainui man Basil Simpson will be held at the Nukuhou Salt Marsh lookout on Saturday. More >>
Council Buys Building Beside Wharaurangi
Friday, 28 June 2024, 8:48 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Whakatāne District Council has bought the property at 144 The Strand in a move to revitalise the central business district. More >>
