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North Canterbury Principals Pleased With NCEA Results
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 10:11 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury schools are reporting NCEA results at or above the national average. More >>
Early Payment Discount On Rates Could Be Dropped
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 10:08 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council is considering dropping its early payment discount on rates. More >>
Canterbury Residents Oppose Solar Farm Near Homes
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 10:05 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Residents at Sefton, near Rangiora, are taking a stand against a proposed solar farm near their houses. More >>
Speed Limit Change For SH1, By Woodend, Receives Mixed Response
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 10:01 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A Government proposal to restore a 100kph speed limit on SH1 south of Woodend has received a mixed response. More >>
‘Safe, Effective And Affordable’: New Health Minister Backs Fluoridation Stance
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:56 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
It comes as a Rotorua councillor calls for his intervention with the mandate. More >>
Tūpuna Inspire Parihaka Potatoes For Te Matatini
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:53 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Te Matatini is in Ngāmotu at Pukekura Park's Bowl of Brooklands from February 25 and the throngs will be staying all over Taranaki, including at Parihaka Pā. More >>
Conservationists Call For New Cat Rules In Mid Canterbury
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:49 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Ashburton District Council has been asked to investigate the introduction of a cat management policy. More >>
Council Objects To Speed Limit Increase In Rakaia
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:46 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Rakaia community is being encouraged to speak up on the speed changes thorugh their town. More >>
Suzy Amis Cameron’s New Ashburton Business Plans
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:45 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A sustainable food and fibre hub is planned for Ashburton by a joint vneture of a family-owned agri-business and Suzy Amis Cameron. More >>
Dad’s Pump-Track Project Hit By Delays
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:42 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Byron Scott says his children, Mac, George and Miles, are the motivation behind his dream to build a pump track in his community. More >>
Action Wanted On Bare Nelson Slopes
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:38 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A new residents’ group wants faster council action on the deforested hills at the back of their valley, saying they pose a risk to the community. More >>
South Wairarapa Rural Ward Gets Final Push
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:36 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Dan Riddiford, of Te Awaiti Station, would lead the charge on behalf of rural South Wairarapa residents at next week’s hearing. More >>
Which Rotorua Roads’ Speed Limits Will Rise
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:33 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The mayor wants to see Government funding for safety improvements on one "dangerous spot". More >>
Wairarapa Mayors Set Sights On ‘Stupid’ Road Decisions
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:30 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The safety improvement project included three new roundabouts, and side and median barriers along SH2 between Carterton and Masterton. More >>
Ashburton Councillors Comb The Budget For Savings
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:27 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillors have spent two and a half days giving direction to staff on the draft Annual Plan for 2025-26, which will determine this year’s rates. More >>
Rangiora’s Growing Carpark Needs: Is Paid Parking The Answer?
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:25 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council will consult on measures to address growing demand for parking in Rangiora and Kaiapoi. More >>
Council Can’t Find Who To Offer This Piece Of Land Back To
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:21 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Because of its shape and proximity to a roundabout, access issues are at play for this small land parcel in northern Invercargill. It has therefore been deemed difficult to build on. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Biosecurity Expert Battles The Baddies
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:19 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Mediterranean fanworm and the clubbed tunicate were the most common marine pests in Hawke's Bay. More >>
Tauranga’s Māori Ward Byelection – Who’s Running?
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 9:17 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The resignation of Mikaere Sydney means a decision is needed on who will become the city's next Māori ward councillor. More >>
Aucklanders Rate Quality Of Life High, But Down On Previous Years
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:32 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
A biennial survey on urban wellbeing has found that three in four Aucklanders rate their quality of life positively. More >>
