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Gisborne Leaders Seek To Reshape Alcohol Policy, Support CBD Growth
Friday, 28 June 2024, 8:46 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Gisborne councillors voted to adopt a policy that stops some restaurants from opening within 150 metres of sensitives sites, but councillors opted to exclude the CBD. The local alcohol policy has been adopted, and further consultation is planned for ... More >>
Nelson Challenges Government As 8.2% Rates Hike Confirmed
Friday, 28 June 2024, 8:44 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillors said the increase and additional $300 storm recovery charge reflect the unsustainability of rates and challenged the Government to address the financing issues facing the councils. More >>
11% Rates Hike As Tasman ‘Invests In People’
Friday, 28 June 2024, 8:32 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
While most councillors were pleased to continue investing into community facilities, one was scathing of the district's 10-Year Plan. More >>
Rotorua Councillors Vote To Receive Funding For Fluoridation Infrastructure
Friday, 28 June 2024, 8:30 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
They needed to decide on whether to agree on Government money. More >>
Water Meters Report To Be Deep Dived
Friday, 28 June 2024, 8:23 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
“You can’t manage what you don’t measure” is the underlying message from a report on the water meter trial in Methven. More >>
Tinwald School Road Safety Fears Being Considered
Friday, 28 June 2024, 8:02 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A Canterbury school near a busy road is hoping fears over vehicle speeds will be addressed when the council reviews school speed zones later this year. More >>
Northland’s Most Flood-prone Marae To Receive Resilience Boost
Friday, 28 June 2024, 7:58 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Thirty-five of Te Tai Tokerau’s most flood-prone marae are to get a flood resilience boost in New Zealand’s first project of its type. More >>
Northlanders To Fork Out $2 Million-plus For Regional Council “Community Good” Rates
Friday, 28 June 2024, 7:47 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Te Tai Tokerau ratepayers will be forking out $2.6 million in rates to the Northland Regional Council (NRC) for emergency services and sports facilities from July. More >>
Plan To Keep Kaikōura ‘Moving Forward’
Friday, 28 June 2024, 7:39 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kaikōura District Council has adopted its Long Term Plan, confirming an average rates rise of 14.75% More >>
West Coast Residents Urged To Speak Up On New Hazard Map
Friday, 28 June 2024, 7:34 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
Changes to a coastal hazard map for the West Coast's new combined district plan is open to submissions from June 27. More >>
Heated Exchange As Coast Council Promises To Lift Game
Friday, 28 June 2024, 7:25 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
A legacy of dysfunction continues to be defended by the West Coast Regional Council. More >>
Destination Marlborough Shift To Council Management Confirmed
Friday, 28 June 2024, 7:07 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Marlborough’s council has agreed to bring the region’s tourism marketing agency under council management. More >>
Mount Maunganui’s Building Heights Set To Rise
Friday, 28 June 2024, 7:05 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Six-story buildings will be permitted in downtown Mount Maunganui after the Minister released his decision on controversial planning rules for the area. More >>
‘Quite Emotional’: Thousands Crowd At Rotorua Lake Edge To Watch Matariki Show
Friday, 28 June 2024, 7:00 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Rotorua's lakefront lit up in celebration of Matariki with the help of 160 drones. More >>
Update: Gisborne Weathers Storm: Mayor ‘Proud Of Our Community’
Friday, 28 June 2024, 6:55 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Gisborne leaders say this week’s storm showed how prepared the region had become over the past year. More >>
Bridge Woes Drag On For Isolated Farmers: ‘I Can’t Go To The Dentist’
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 6:47 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
The "Bridging Tairāwhiti" group encompass four farming families who became isolated after last year's cyclone damaged the council-owned bridges attached to their properties. More >>
‘It’s Lifting Restrictions’: New App Combines Tech, Culture And Science To Reach Youth
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 6:45 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
"They become the scientists . . . become kaitiaki for our ngahere." More >>
Baby Steps For Ashburton’s Learning Hub Project
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 6:41 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Ashburton District Council has plans to establish a tertiary learning hub in Mid Canterbury has the support of two secondary school principals. More >>
Northland Councils Stick With Māori Wards, Despite Government Push
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 6:38 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Two of Northland’s four councils are holding on to their new Māori wards for next year’s local elections in spite of likely having to spend thousands polling their communities. The other two are remaining tight-lipped about their Māori ward ... More >>
‘Hopelessness And Betrayal’: Councillor Backs Call For Sewerage Scheme Investigation
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 6:32 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
It comes as the council approves its ten-year-plan - and sets rates. More >>
