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Hospital Settlement: ‘Where Has Our Money Gone?’
Monday, 10 February 2025, 9:13 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Kieran McAnulty has urged the Government to front up with details of an out-of-court settlement over the defective Wairarapa Hospital. More >>
Ashburton’s Green Bin Rollout To Go Ahead, Despite Govt Policy Change
Monday, 10 February 2025, 9:11 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
With a Government requirement changed post long-term plan, the Ashburton District Council briefily revisted its decison to roll out green waste collection in 2026. More >>
Lessons To Be Learnt As Waimea Dam Opens After 24 Years
Monday, 10 February 2025, 9:08 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimea Community Dam finally opened on Friday and served as an example of the country's challenges in delivering large infrastructure projects. More >>
ECan Left Waiting For Advice On Large Solar Farms
Monday, 10 February 2025, 9:05 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Canterbury's regional council is none the wiser on how to respond to large-scale solar farm applications. More >>
No End In Sight To Auckland’s School Lunch Crisis
Sunday, 9 February 2025, 7:51 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Local politicians say the situation is unacceptable, particularly for families in high-deprivation areas reliant on the programme. More >>
South Wairarapa Council Set To Throw Weight Behind New Remutaka Road
Saturday, 8 February 2025, 9:46 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
South Wairarapa District Council, whose residents frequently travel over the Remutaka Hill, are set to endorse an investigation for an alternate route. More >>
Gisborne’s Ambitious Plan For Forestry And Farming Land: Overlay3B Explained
Saturday, 8 February 2025, 9:44 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Sixty thousand hectares in Gisborne need vegetation to combat erosion. More >>
Napier Aquatic Centre Dives Into Final Phase Of $4m Refurbishment
Saturday, 8 February 2025, 9:37 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The Old Pool will be open, but with limited lane-swimming space and no water-play space available until all works are completed in late April. More >>
Featherston Wastewater Hearing Planned For Mid-year
Saturday, 8 February 2025, 9:35 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The 10-year resource consent application was lodged to the Greater Wellington Regional Council by Wellington Water on behalf of South Wairarapa District Council. More >>
Featherston Water Pipeline Work Imminent
Saturday, 8 February 2025, 9:33 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The Tauwharenīkau pipeline will soon be replaced. More >>
Help Needed For Community Water Supplies
Saturday, 8 February 2025, 9:31 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Water supply caretaker and co-treasurer of the board Richard Kemeny addressed the council at a meeting on Tuesday, pointing out that part of the general rate goes toward water supplies, meaning rural users are paying twice. More >>
Top Health Official Threatens To Override Whangārei Fluoridation Refusal
Saturday, 8 February 2025, 8:53 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
It comes as ratepayers face the prospect of almost $5 million in potential extra Whangārei District Council costs after councillors voted against adding fluoridation to the water. More >>
Local Board Backs Fa'anānā Efeso Collins Mural
Saturday, 8 February 2025, 8:49 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Multiple stakeholders have expressed strong support for a mural in Manukau honouring the late Fa'anānā Efeso Collins. More >>
Southland Councils Explore Regional Deals
Friday, 7 February 2025, 9:28 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Southern councils have joined forces on a proposal which could result in an injection of support from the government. More >>
Regional Deal Could Potentially 'Double Northland's Economic Production'
Friday, 7 February 2025, 9:26 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Development opportunities to boost Te Tai Tokerau's economy are being put forward to the government. More >>
'Are We Being Tough Enough?': Wineries Fall Short On Wastewater Compliance
Friday, 7 February 2025, 9:24 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
A dozen wineries failed to meet wastewater compliance rules during harvest 2024, with high staff turnover partly to blame, a new report shows. More >>
Coast Council Appointment 'Undemocratic', Says Reefton Candidate
Friday, 7 February 2025, 9:23 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The council this week appointed surveyor Chris Coll to fill the seat left vacant by the sudden death of Buller councillor Frank Dooley. More >>
Health Conference Aimed At ‘Lighting A Fire’ For Public Services
Friday, 7 February 2025, 9:21 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Mayor Victor Luca says the downgrade of specialist services at Whakatāne Hospital's gynaecology and obstetrics department is only the tip of the iceberg. More >>
'Horrendous': Mystery Bad Smell Wafts Through Ōpōtiki
Friday, 7 February 2025, 9:19 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
A smell described as like rotting fish or a dead animal has been lingering over pōtiki. More >>
Harbourmaster Team Upskills After Ferry Grounding
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 10:14 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The Aratere beached in Titoki Bay near Picton on June 21, after steering autopilot was engaged and staff were unable to switch it off. The Interislander ferry was refloated on June 23. More >>
