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Remote Marlborough Sounds Jetty Closed Over Safety Concerns
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 9:48 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Marlborough Roads transport recovery manager Steve Murrin said the jetty was “well past its prime” and over the last 18 months its deterioration had “accelerated quickly”. More >>
Whanganui Council-Iwi Agreement: How Will This Work?
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 9:46 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Whanganui District Council will next month decide on proposals put forward for the Treaty of Waitangi settlement being negotiated by Whanganui iwi and hapū. More >>
‘Tea And A Chat’: Views Sought On Post-Settlement Relations With Whanganui Hapū
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 9:44 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Whanganui residents are being invited for “tea and a chat” about Whanganui District Council’s post-Treaty settlement relationship with hapū and iwi. The council wants to engage with residents before making decisions on a platform for joint work with ... More >>
Rangiora School Looks Ahead To More Settled Year
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 9:24 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Rangiora High School is hoping for a settled year, with its building projects and curriculum review complete. More >>
Toxic Algae Warnings For Multiple Southern Rivers
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 7:48 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A spate of toxic algae appearances in Southland has prompted warnings at rivers across the region. More >>
Fears New Standards Could Leave Students With No Qualification
Friday, 17 January 2025, 9:23 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The requirement to pass new literacy and numeracy standards to qualify for NCEA could result students leaving school with no qualifications. More >>
Abolishing Eke Panuku A Step Backwards For Auckland – Councillor
Friday, 17 January 2025, 9:07 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
A decision to disband Auckland Council's lead urban regeneration agency could mean some communities miss out on valuable investments, a councillor says. More >>
No Fines In First Month Of Auckland's New Alcohol Rules
Friday, 17 January 2025, 9:01 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
There have been no issues with off-licence bottle shops in Auckland adhering to new strict 9pm closures, Auckland Council says. More >>
Thousands Of Homes Planned For Hawke’s Bay But There’s No Extra Water
Friday, 17 January 2025, 8:59 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The aquifers in the Hawke's Bay will not be giving up any more water than they do today. More >>
Investigation Uncovers Historical Aerodrome Consent Issues
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 9:40 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Though some issues were uncovered, the vast majority of buildings and activities at the Motueka Aerodrome are in compliance with the RMA. More >>
Soul Of Tasman Town Up For Debate
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 9:38 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A plan for how the village of Māpua will grow is out for consultation and a community association is urging residents to have their say. More >>
Students Opt For Music, Sports: ‘I Can’t Get Enough Instruments’
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 9:30 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Sports, the arts and music are proving popular at North Canterbury secondary schools. More >>
Abolishing Eke Panuku Is Step Backwards For Auckland – Councillor
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 9:24 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
At a governing body meeting on December 12, councillors voted in favour of structural changes to council-controlled organisations (CCOs). This included disbanding Eke Panuku and transferring its responsibilities to council by July. More >>
Oxford School Funds Upgrades As It Awaits Ministry Decision
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 9:22 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Oxford Area School plans to progress some of its projects, as it waits from decisions from the Ministry of Education around funding for its promised redevelopment. More >>
‘Miserable Weather’: Summer Visitors Snub Splash Planet, Hastings
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 9:19 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Figures were compared from December 1, 2023, to January 8, 2024, and December 1, 2024, to January 8, 2025. More >>
Free Music And Movies Return To Auckland Parks
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 9:17 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Music and Movies in Parks have returned to Tāmaki Makaurau, offering free concerts and movie screenings - with no tickets required. More >>
$1.3m Spent On ‘Business Saver’ Travel Subsidy Since July 2021 Storm
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 9:13 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
More than $1 million has been spent on a "lifesaver" travel subsidy for businesses in the Marlborough Sounds, who are now having to adapt to operating without it. More >>
Mayor's Relief As Waimea Dam Dispute Finally Ends
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 9:11 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
"It's been a long and tortuous process to get this far," mayor Tim King says of the five-year saga. More >>
$7 Million Pegged For Edgecumbe Flood Litigation
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 9:00 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
A regional council believes it will cost this amount to litigate claims brought against it over the flood eight years ago. More >>
Consent Granted For 13 Sections Off Flood-Damaged Kenepuru Rd
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 9:46 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The proposed sizes for the sections would range from 4065m² to 15 hectares, and 1200m² of indigenous vegetation would need to be cleared. More >>
