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Iwi Kickstarts Whānau Housing Dream With Affordable Rentals
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 9:13 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Central North Island iwi Ngāti Rangi is offering housing opportunities to tribal members in the iwi's first housing development. More >>
Council Attendance Revealed Ahead Of Arbuckle's Last Meeting
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 9:11 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
As Jamie Arbuckle farewells his council seat, data shows the councillor-turned-MP is one of 12 at the table with an attendance rate of 90 percent or higher. More >>
The Council With Not A Single Representative Aged Under 30
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 9:09 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Despite having 14 elected members - a mayor and 13 councillors - none of Tasman district's current representatives are under the age of 30, unlike almost one third of its residents. More >>
Parking Crackdown Incoming For Masterton
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 10:46 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Masterton's council is considering "alternative approaches" to addressing the problem of businesses using public car parks for vehicle storage. More >>
The Ashburton Meatworker Creating A Native Riverside Paradise
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 10:44 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Mid Canterbury biodiversity and pest management projects received a combined $50,000 boost, which will help a riverside restoration project reach the finish line. More >>
Farmers Rejoice: Freshwater Rules Put On Pause
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 10:42 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury president said the government's changes around the Resource Management Act will be well received by local farmers. More >>
Wairarapa rail crossings to close in 2025
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 10:40 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
KiwiRail says the changes are part of a safety programme and a plan to prepare the line for faster and more frequent services. More >>
Auckland Park To Lose Benches After Divisive Debate
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 10:38 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
It follows a resident complaining to council after witnessing indecent acts at the benches. More >>
Freedom Camping: Rotorua Holiday Park Manager Calls For Clampdown
Monday, 28 October 2024, 1:15 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Under-fire freedom campers say they do support local businesses on their travels. More >>
Council Takes Down Fence At Lake Rotokākahi While It Waits On Injunction Decision
Sunday, 27 October 2024, 3:32 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The move comes as Rotorua Lakes Council waits for a court decision to stop "interference" from mana whenua protesting the $29 million Tarawera Sewerage Scheme. More >>
Councillors Call For Action As Rubbish Dumping Spirals Out Of Control In Gisborne
Sunday, 27 October 2024, 3:30 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
At a meeting last week, councillor Tony Robinson said he believed the "roaring trade" could be tenants selling the stickers and potentially illegally dumping rubbish after hours. More >>
‘Disaster’ - Tauranga’s Marine Precinct Sale $4m Below Value
Sunday, 27 October 2024, 3:28 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Tauranga City Council sold the precinct for $13.987m to a developer who proposed transforming it into a "premier superyacht refit destination". More >>
Harihari Ratepayers Nervous Of New Flood Scheme Costs
Saturday, 26 October 2024, 7:49 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Ratepayers who pay for flood protection in the Harihari district are nervously awaiting a consultants' report on revamping the stopbank system. More >>
'Beacon Of Leadership': Young Politician Hopes Award Will Inspire Youth
Saturday, 26 October 2024, 7:47 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Many say young people are the leaders of tomorrow. Dr Will Flavell disagrees: "Our young people are the leaders of now." More >>
Auckland Contractor Cops Hefty Fine For Environmental Offences
Saturday, 26 October 2024, 7:45 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Prameet Sharma has been handed one of the largest fines in recent history for resource management breaches. More >>
Community Takes Stand To Protect Birds After Ashley River 4WD Ban Rejected
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 3:05 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Four-wheel drive enthusiasts and environmentalists will need to work together to protect birds nesting along the river. More >>
Southland Hunt Fails To Find Phantom Wallaby
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 3:02 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A sighting was reported in Te Anau Basin in September, but despite searches by trained dogs and drones, the animal was never found. More >>
Nobby Clark Breaches Most Expensive In Recent Times
Friday, 18 October 2024, 9:03 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Investigations into Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark's code of conduct breaches were the council's most expensive in the past five years. More >>
Auckland Celebrates 21 New Te Reo Māori Names For Significant Sites
Friday, 18 October 2024, 9:02 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The Māngere-Ōtāthuhu Local Board area were gifted 21 te reo Māori names for nearby sites. More >>
Park Benches Removed After Indecent Acts In Randwick Park, Manurewa
Friday, 18 October 2024, 8:59 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Two park benches at Randwick Park in Manurewa will be removed after complaints of anti-social behaviour. More >>
