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Flood Defences To Be Boosted In North Canterbury
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 8:26 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council has welcomed a funding boost for two flood protection projects in the district. More >>
Iwi Seek Stake For People In Energy Future
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 8:22 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
The Iwi Leaders Forum invited energy industry players to discuss what’s coming down the pipeline and how iwi might secure a stake. More >>
Westland Mayor Pledges To Help Needy Ratepayers
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 8:14 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Helen Lash says she's taken on board the concerns of her narrowly-defeated rival, Jacquie Grant, and her supporters. More >>
Sam Broughton Resigns As LGNZ President
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 8:09 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Broughton was elected as LGNZ president in 2023, and his tenure will come to an end at the LGNZ national council meeting in early December. More >>
New Whangārei Mayor Ken Couper Ousts Incumbent Vince Cocurullo
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 8:06 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Since Whangārei became a district with 1989 local government amalgamation, seven people have helmed the council. More >>
Waimakariri Mayor Keen To Put Heated Campaign Behind Him
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 7:53 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon has gone straight back to work this week, after winning a third term. More >>
'Pattern Of Behaviour': $38k Plan To Combat Burnouts, Drug Use On Waterfront
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 7:40 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Tauranga council approves Harbour Drive safety upgrade to curb drug use, burnouts. More >>
Nail-Biting Win For Māori Seats At Horizons Regional Council
Sunday, 19 October 2025, 1:50 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Horizons Regional Council will keep its two Māori constituencies after special votes pushed a paper-thin margin to a comfortable majority. More >>
Rotorua Election Results Finalised: 'Delighted' Lee Keeps Seat
Friday, 17 October 2025, 7:47 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
The final results for Rotorua's election have now been declared. More >>
Candidate Loses One Vote Lead As Masterton Election Results Locked In
Friday, 17 October 2025, 6:07 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Matthews, who ended up polling third highest (2612 votes), will join the trust with fellow successful candidates Lyn Patterson (3777), Gary Caffell (3108), and Craig Bowyer (2582). More >>
Final Results Revealed For Invercargill’s Knife-Edge Election
Friday, 17 October 2025, 6:00 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Ian Reeves was unsuccessful after a promising start in progress results went south, while Lynley McKerrow, David Meades and Karl Herman all fell short. More >>
Climate Resilience Funding Boost For Whanganui Port’s South Mole Works
Friday, 17 October 2025, 5:50 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Design and consents are in place for the first component of this newly funded works programme to get underway. More >>
Whanganui Tops 50% Voter Turnout – Highest Since 2016
Friday, 17 October 2025, 5:03 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Whanganui District Council confirmed a final voter turnout of 50.32 percent, the district’s best result since 2016 and one of the highest among larger districts nationwide. More >>
Health Risk Warnings As Ruapehu's Multi-Million Dollar Clean-Up Begins
Friday, 17 October 2025, 4:49 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The clean-up after days of heavy rain and widespread flooding has begun as the Ruapehu district counts the cost of the damage. More >>
Govt Pours Millions Into Canterbury Flood Defences
Friday, 17 October 2025, 4:46 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
New Ashburton Mayor Liz McMillan said it was great to see central government investing in flood protection. More >>
Waimakariri Council Boss Reassures Homeowners Over Latest Valuations
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 5:58 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
New property valuations in the Waimakariri district have produced some discussion on social media. More >>
Silt Build-Up Makes Whakatāne Berths Unusable - Boaties
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 5:53 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The boat owner, who asked not to be named, said he was cautious about speaking out as it wasn’t easy to get a berth in Whakatāne. More >>
Māori Ward Councillor Hopes For Youth Council In Ōpōtiki
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 5:47 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
I was voted in by the electors, so will definitely be bringing the voice of the electors to the table, Curley Keno said. More >>
$200m Rolleston Access Project Breaks Ground To 'boost Growth And Safety'
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 5:42 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The project “will provide safer, easier and more efficient transport connections for people and businesses in the Selwyn District, the fastest growing district in New Zealand, Bishop said. More >>
Councillor Urges Quake Drills Become Habit As Thousands Join Shakeout
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 5:38 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The national exercise, held at Ōrewa Beach Primary School at 9.30am, encouraged schools, workplaces, and households to practise what to do during an earthquake or tsunami. More >>
