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Descendant: How 24 Hours In History Shaped This Local Politician’s Views
Friday, 31 January 2025, 8:10 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Chandulal-Mackay says since that time he’s made a conscious effort to dig into and understand the history. More >>
Proposed Blenheim Street Names Divide Councillors Again
Friday, 31 January 2025, 8:06 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Finding the right names for new streets remains a peak to summit, with three proposals dividing councillors. More >>
‘Massive Revitalisation’: The New Builds Changing The Face Of Tauranga
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 10:15 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Tauranga City Council building services manager Steve Pearce said there had been “significant development” in the suburb of Tauriko and the CBD. More >>
‘Disappointed’: Rangiora After-hours Clinic Promises Fall Flat
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 10:09 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The wait is dragging on for a promised after-hours medical centre in Rangiora. More >>
Community Voice ‘Essential’ For Canterbury’s Freshwater Issues
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 10:07 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Local zone committee chairs are hopeful a local community voice will be retained under proposed new freshwater leadership. More >>
Ashburton Council Gets Stockwater Exit Work Underway
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 10:03 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton District Council has kicked off its programme to exit its district-wide stockwater service. More >>
‘Outrageous’ And ‘Pointless’ – Speed Limit Reversals For Nelson Tasman
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 9:53 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Two automatic speed limit reversals on State Highway 6 have upset and surprised locals, though consultation on raising the speed limit on the road to Blenheim has some support. More >>
Homeowners Trapped In Limbo As Whirinaki Flood Resilence Costs Rise
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 9:51 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Whirinaki resident Lyn Noanoa says Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has to be accountable and do what it said it would. More >>
Tuk-tuk Brightens Up Ōtara With Free Rides, Karaoke And Lollies
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 9:49 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Terangi Parima, CEO of The Community Builders NZ Trust, says the tuk-tuk’s mission is about spreading happiness. More >>
‘Milestone For Whanganui’: Māori And Council Draft Agreement Released Early
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 9:44 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The release on Wednesday morning follows requests from residents to see the full document rather than the summary previously provided by the council. More >>
Waimakariri Pushes To Keep Rates Rise Under 5%
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 9:42 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council is looking to keep to its promise to keep its average rates rise under 5%. More >>
Free, Community Celebration At Waitangi Ki Manukau
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 9:40 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
There will be Waitangi Day events across Auckland, including at Barry Curtis Park, Parrs Park and Point England Reserve. More >>
New Amberley Cricket Ground Gets The Nod Despite Opposition
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 9:38 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui District Council has adopted its new reserve management plan, but opposition remains to establishing a cricket ground at Amberley's Village Green. More >>
Rakaia Speed Reversal Puts 'Saving Seconds Over Safety'
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 9:35 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
NZTA will reverse speed limits on 38 sections of the state highway network - including through the Rakaia township - back to their previous higher speed limit. More >>
Tourist Towns Doubtful Of Government Support
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 9:34 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui and Kaikōura councils are not expecting a share of the increased International Visitor Levy. More >>
Gravel Road Debate: Southern Council Puts Off Decision
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 9:31 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A decision on reverting sealed roads back to gravel has been delayed. More >>
Motorists fined, cars seized after police patrol Auckland beach
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 9:30 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Karioitahi Beach's speed limit was reduced to 20km/h after a request from local iwi Ngāti te Ata. More >>
Frustration ‘Boiling Over’ For Struggling Te Anau Airport
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 9:40 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The review looks to address issues at a facility which has run at a loss since its inception and recorded shortfalls of $217,000 to almost $320,000 across the last five years alone. More >>
Repairs Of Unsafe Jetty On Hold For Geotechnical Report
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 9:31 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Marlborough Roads transport recovery manager Steve Murrin had told a council committee he thought a geotechnical analysis was needed to ensure a new jetty in the same place would be “resilient”. More >>
'Hugely Frustrating': Tasman Communities Grow Impatient For Lower Speeds
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 9:16 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Tasman District Council is currently re-consulting on changes that would primarily lower the speed limits on high-risk rural roads and around several rural schools. More >>
