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Nelson Tasman Election: Everything You Need To Know
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 5:29 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
An overview of the key information for voters in the region who haven't yet voted. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Water Users Invest $3.8m In Tukituki Dam Study
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 5:24 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The funding triggers access to a further $3m grant from the Government's Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) for a $6.8m study into the feasibility of the dam. More >>
Fuel Price Competition Coming To Mid Canterbury
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 5:20 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Chief executive Philippe Dubau said that construction should start in November and the opening is planned no later than the end of the first quarter in 2026. More >>
Bus Access To Nelson Shopping Centre No Closer
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 5:17 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Despite years of pushing, one local bus advocate is disappointed that a busy strip mall isn't expected to get a bus stop in the foreseeable future. More >>
Which Southland Mayor Spent The Most This Term?
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 5:13 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Total spending for Southland's mayors during the current term has topped more than $192,000 - not including one of the region's largest councils. More >>
141-Year-Old Rural Hall For Sale - Quirks And All
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 5:10 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Once a place of dancing, celebration, and socialising, Carterton's Belvedere Hall is on the market. More >>
Palestine Profit Splits New Plymouth’s Would-Be Mayors
Monday, 6 October 2025, 4:18 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Via the Mercer fund, NPDC owns small slices of eight companies listed by the United Nations as enabling and profiting from the expansion of Israeli settlements in Palestinian Occupied Territories More >>
Pacific Voice Steps Up In Christchurch Ward With Lowest Voter Engagement
Monday, 6 October 2025, 4:11 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Even targeted campaigns for Māori, Pacific and youth voters in 2019, such as a Pacific Leaders Breakfast, did little to lift engagement. More >>
Defective Paint Forces Closure Of Napier’s Tom Parker Fountain
Monday, 6 October 2025, 3:59 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
It’s not the first time there’s been paint troubles for the fountain. In 2019, Hawke’s Bay Today reported that the council had called in a makeover team, including a painting and specialist coatings crew because it had been prone to wearing away. More >>
Pacific Candidates Clash And Converge On South Auckland’s Future
Sunday, 5 October 2025, 8:44 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Six Pasifika candidates went head-to-head in a live 531pi debate. More >>
Rotorua Night Market Move To Kuirau Park Sparks Hospitality Backlash
Sunday, 5 October 2025, 8:41 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Rotorua Night Market's trial shift to Kuirau Park is opposed by two long-standing backers. More >>
Kaipara Topping Leaderboard In Northland's Local Election Turnout
Sunday, 5 October 2025, 8:37 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
About a quarter of Northland’s [133,713] local election voters have already had their say ahead of next week’s October 11 vote deadline. Latest figures, published on Thursday October 2, showed 32,750 Northlanders had cast their local ... More >>
Council Approves New Rules For Gisborne’s Mobile Traders
Sunday, 5 October 2025, 8:30 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Vendors must now apply 20 working days before starting to trade. More >>
What Do Invercargill Councillors Get Up To Outside Of Work?
Sunday, 5 October 2025, 8:25 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Although the council maintained the register, it did not notify members if they failed to make a return, made a mistake, or left something off. More >>
Alcohol Ban Extended At Nelson Sportsground
Friday, 3 October 2025, 6:29 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Police requested the changes at Trafalgar Park following ongoing disorder in the area that was worsened by alcohol. More >>
High Turnout From Marlborough Voters So Far
Friday, 3 October 2025, 6:24 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
The voting papers were regularly collected from the bins and sent to Electionz.com’s facility in Christchurch where they were opened, scanned, and uploaded to a secure database, Heiford said. More >>
Ashburton Council Embraces Māori Name For Art Gallery And Museum
Friday, 3 October 2025, 6:21 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum will be rebranded as Rokowhiria, but if it is a full name change is yet to be decided. More >>
Steady Voter Returns So Far In Ashburton And Selwyn
Friday, 3 October 2025, 6:13 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
With one week of voting left, Ashburton is on target to reach 50% while the Selwyn is forecast to eclipse the turnout of the last three elections. More >>
$25m Water Storage Project A Step Closer
Friday, 3 October 2025, 6:09 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Carterton Mayor Ron Mark said the project would form the foundation of a strategic piece of infrastructure designed to boost water resilience and unlock economic potential across Wairarapa. More >>
Seymour: Don't Sacrifice Blenheim To War On Cars
Friday, 3 October 2025, 6:05 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
A small group protesting that refusal, including Blenheim ward candidate Aimee Payne, had staged themselves outside the event, and at times their chanting could be heard from inside. More >>
