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Clean Boats Crucial To Stopping Spread Of Marine Pests In Hawke’s Bay
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 9:44 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council senior biosecurity advisor Alice McNatty says a clean anchor and hull are essential to stop marine pests in their tracks. More >>
Ashburton Loses ‘Turtle Town’ Title With Speed Changes
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 9:37 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The man who said Ashburton would be turtle town after school speed zones were introduced is happy to see them changing. More >>
Salty Sea Air Causes Pollution Breach In Awatoto, Hawke’s Bay
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 9:33 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Air quality scientist Jeremy Kidd said the Awatoto industrial area and the air quality monitoring site within the area were very close to the coast, so there were often a lot of sea salt particles in the air. More >>
Confidence Grows In North Canterbury Economy
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 9:29 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Signs are good for the Waimakariri economy to improve in 2025, says a Waimakariri District Council manager. More >>
Pacific’s Most Popular Baby Names In 2024
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 9:26 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Local Democracy Reporting received the list of all the baby names registered last year from the DIA, although it’s important to note that this list is unofficial and not sanctioned by the Department. More >>
Delays Ahead: Road Repairs Gear Up In Mid Canterbury / SH1
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 9:20 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
NZTA central South Island system manager Mark Pinner said the work is currently scheduled to get underway in mid-March. More >>
No Plan For Te Anau Homeless
Sunday, 12 January 2025, 6:45 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Fiordland Community Board chair Diane Holmes said accommodation issues had been on the town’s radar for decades, adding that it was a nationwide problem. More >>
‘Ready For Takeoff’: Plans To Save Financially Unstable Southern Airport
Sunday, 12 January 2025, 6:39 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Since its inception, Te Anau Airport Manapouri has run at a loss with shortfalls ranging from $217,000 to almost $320,000 across the last five years alone. More >>
Bridge, Bollards, And Big Decisions: Ashburton Council’s Year In Review
Sunday, 12 January 2025, 6:36 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Local Democracy Reporter Jonathan Leask looks back at a busy year of big decisions and contentious issues around the council table in Ashburton. More >>
Woman saves $500 after hit-and-run, thanks to CCTV cameras
Saturday, 11 January 2025, 8:32 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
After being smashed into and left with no contact details, Hawke's Bay woman Tracy Murfitt made a request for council CCTV footage that saved her $500. More >>
Strong Pasifika Connection To Auckland’s City Rail Link
Friday, 10 January 2025, 10:12 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The CRL project has created job opportunities for Pasifika, Māori, and young people, who have played a pivotal role in shaping this landmark infrastructure achievement. More >>
Mayoral Support For Food Banks
Friday, 10 January 2025, 10:08 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury's food banks have been under pressure, as families struggle with the cost of living. More >>
Tourist Towns Busy, Despite The Weather
Friday, 10 January 2025, 10:05 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaikōura and Hanmer Springs have reported strong support, despite wet and cold weather. More >>
Water Bottlers Face No Summer Restrictions As Residents Told To Cut Back
Friday, 10 January 2025, 10:02 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Nine consents in Hawke’s Bay allow groundwater to be taken for water bottling. More >>
‘Trailblazer’ On Upskilling Kiwis In AI: ‘We Don’t Have To Be Based In New York’
Friday, 10 January 2025, 9:59 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
'A lot of NZ companies would love to do business outside of NZ and we are now doing that.' More >>
Council Cadetship A Great Way To Learn
Friday, 10 January 2025, 9:54 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Learning and working: Whakatāne District Council engineering cadet Dominic Bradbury sets up a mobile variable messaging sign to alert motorists to road improvement works being carried out on West Bank Road. More >>
Maraetotara Falls Jumpers Defy Rope Swing Removal
Friday, 10 January 2025, 9:51 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hastings District Council says it is taking action again. More >>
Tiny Sign Doesn’t Stop Swimming In Poo
Friday, 10 January 2025, 9:36 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
"It's kind of disgusting," says one local who got caught out. More >>
22 Dogs And Puppies Uplifted From Ōpōtiki Property
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 6:52 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The owner has been fined and agreed to surrender the dogs, who have since been put down. More >>
Green Tinge Returns To North Canterbury Pastures After Recent Rain
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 6:51 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The area has been suffering from low rainfall for many months. More >>
