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Council Debates Forestry Levy And Rate Hikes To Recover Legal Costs
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 6:46 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Gisborne District Council explores new forestry rates and a levy to cover prosecution and road damage costs. Changes, including a potential forestry levy, will not be implemented until the 2025/26 fiscal year. More >>
Scaling Up: Rakaia’s Salmon Statue Needs A Makeover
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 6:43 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The iconic Rakaia Salmon needs a facelift - and cash to fund it. More >>
Rivers Fight Goes Public Across Taranaki
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 6:36 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Officials used to emphasise the impact of waterfowl in estuaries but now concede the vast bulk of Taranaki's waterway pollution comes from farms. Photo: Te Korimako o Taranaki The fight for the future of Taranaki’s polluted rivers and streams goes ... More >>
Blunt Truth On Degraded Waterways
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 6:31 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Councillors have been warned by environment quality director Abby Matthews that traction is slipping and things are getting worse as the climate changes. More >>
Environmental Watchdog Inspects Controversial West Coast Landfill
Friday, 14 June 2024, 7:45 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
The official environmental watchdog is on the ground today [Friday] as it checks a controversial West Coast private landfill pinged for leaking contaminated water from the site. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) issued Taylorville Resource ... More >>
Demolition Of Masterton’s Historic Facade Will Need Consent
Friday, 14 June 2024, 7:40 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The facade, which is on the chopping block in the proposed Long-Term Plan [LTP], is listed in the schedule of Heritage Buildings and Items in the Wairarapa Combined District Plan. More >>
Residents Oppose Mining ‘In The Wrong Places’
Friday, 14 June 2024, 7:36 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
Several submitters, including some from Kumara and Barrytown, suggested using other zones or clearer rules within the proposed Te Tai o Poutini Plan (TTPP). More >>
Kaipara Council Slammed Over Continuing With Climate Funding Cuts
Friday, 14 June 2024, 7:30 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaipara Climate Action spokesperson Aprilanne (SUBS correct) Bonar claimed the Kaipara District Council (KDC) had abused the democratic process after not including climate resilience funding in its 2024-2027 Long Term Plan budget. More >>
‘Absolutely Disappointed’: Councillors React As Nobby Clark Faces Second Complaint
Friday, 14 June 2024, 7:23 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
As Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark faces a second code of conduct complaint, his colleagues at the council table have shared their disappointment and frustration. More >>
Could Thirsty Willows Help Masterton Wastewater Discharge?
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 9:00 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Bell’s recent submission to the LTP claims the council could achieve a greater discharge of wastewater to land by transitioning to a “willow-based strategy”. More >>
‘Unsightly Gateway’ To Invercargill Draws Ire From Deputy Mayor
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 8:56 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The circular structures were discussed at a council committee meeting this week where the agenda stated parks and recreation were beautifying ones at the entrance to the city. More >>
Ōpōtiki To Lose Grandstand From Princess Street
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 8:39 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The derelict top level of Ōpōtiki's rugby grandstand will be removed from the Princess Street Reserve, council has agreed. More >>
Mayor Stoltz Fights For Kiwibank’s Return To Gisborne
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 8:36 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Mayor Rehette Stoltz is concerned about Gisborne losing Kiwibank's physical presence. Kiwibank's shift to online services and All Point+ ATMs has confused many locals. More >>
The Regions Hit With The Sharpest Rates Hike
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 8:31 pm | Marika Hill - Local Democracy Reporting
In some regions, council bills are leaping by 27%. Who is being hit hardest and why? More >>
North Canterbury Mayors Say They Are “Stronger Together”
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 8:26 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Local Government New Zealand has support in North Canterbury. More >>
Extension Granted For Kawerau Water Fluoridation
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 8:23 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Ms Starr said at this meeting that some people were prepared to take legal action against the council if fluoride was added to the water. More >>
Heritage Group Calls For Release Of Promised $250,000 Grant
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 8:21 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The 2016 Kaikōura earthquake wrote off Flaxbourne’s museum, so in 2021 the community launched a project to build a new heritage centre. More >>
‘Extra Layer Of Bureaucracy’: New Community Board Faces Criticism
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 8:18 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui district will have a second community board at the 2025 local government elections, despite concerns expressed by residents' groups. More >>
Investigation Into ECan Chair ‘Ongoing’
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 8:16 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Peter Scott stepped aside as chairperson of the regional council on May 3 while an independent investigation was undertaken into claims he made during a radio interview. More >>
Kawerau Gambling Policy Overdue For Update
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 8:14 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
A report to the council’s audit and risk committee on Monday showed that of 30 policies it holds, nine are out of date, however, seven of these are not required by legislation. More >>
