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Traces of chemicals, sunscreen in Marlborough drinking water
Tuesday, 3 December 2019, 4:11 pm | Chloe Ranford - Local Democracy Reporter
Sunscreen, sweetener and chemicals have trickled from Marlborough's sewerage system into its drinking water and irrigation supplies. More >>
Kawerau speed cushions to deter hoons
Tuesday, 3 December 2019, 11:24 am | Charlotte Jones - Local Democracy Reporter
Kawerau District Council will be trialling three polyethylene speed cushions in an attempt to slow hoons in the town and increase pedestrian safety. More >>
Mangawhai’s $15 million dollar community plan
Tuesday, 3 December 2019, 10:59 am | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Mangawhai locals will this summer have their chance to contribute to a $15 million Kaipara District Council management plan for their coastal settlement – one of the fastest growing centres in New Zealand. More >>
Northland LED streetlight retrofitting moratorium call
Tuesday, 3 December 2019, 10:49 am | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
A Whangarei doctor is calling for a moratorium on Northland’s $6.2 million dollar ‘street lighting technology revolution’. More >>
Farmers miss lambing deadline as slip repair begins
Tuesday, 3 December 2019, 10:31 am | Aaron van Delden - Local Democracy Reporter
The road has been closed to heavy vehicles since a slip in August, leaving Waikura Valley farmers unable to ship livestock to the works – and without income – during one of their most lucrative seasons of the year. More >>
Gisborne: Council launches app for service requests
Tuesday, 3 December 2019, 10:26 am | Aaron van Delden - Local Democracy Reporter
From today, requests for service lodged through it will be sent to the council’s customer service team to be assigned to a council officer or contractor. Users can attach pictures of the issue and locate it on a map, and those details will be collated ... More >>
Kaikōura CEO refuses to cut ratepayers loose
Tuesday, 3 December 2019, 10:17 am | Chloe Ranford - Local Democracy Reporter
A bid by some northern Kaikōura residents to get their homes rezoned to Marlborough is off the table, a council boss says. More >>
Kaikōura curbs freedom camping ahead of summer
Tuesday, 3 December 2019, 10:04 am | Chloe Ranford - Local Democracy Reporter
Tough new freedom camping rules that ban camping at a number of areas are being praised by Kaikōura residents. More >>
DOC scraps plan to expand Lake Ianthe campsite
Friday, 29 November 2019, 3:37 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The Department of Conservation has scrapped plans to expand its campsite at Lake Ianthe/Matahi, in Westland after strong objections from conservation groups and locals. More >>
Multimillion-dollar repair bill for Wairoa in storm’s wake
Friday, 29 November 2019, 2:43 pm | Aaron van Delden - Local Democracy Reporter
State Highway 38 to Lake Waikaremoana was blocked by several slips. PHOTO: Facebook / Wairoa District Council Millions in financial aid to repair storm-damaged roads have helped keep Wairoa District Council from running at a loss. More >>
Goff refuses to answer questions on Ihumātao
Friday, 29 November 2019, 2:27 pm | Nick Truebridge - Local Democracy Reporter
Mayor Phil Goff is refusing to say whether he supports Auckland Council purchasing disputed land at Ihumātao. More >>
Co-operative housing the future in the Eastern Bay
Friday, 29 November 2019, 2:22 pm | Charlotte Jones - Local Democracy Reporter
The Eastern Bay could soon become the epicentre of co-operative housing in New Zealand. More >>
Moves to protect Marlborough beaches from quad bikes
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 5:29 pm | Chloe Ranford - Local Democracy Reporter
Fishermen are "staggered" they may no longer be able to ride quad bikes down fossil-covered beaches in Marlborough. More >>
Claim ratepayers ignored over ‘youth prison’ proposal
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 5:21 pm | Nick Truebridge - Local Democracy Reporter
South Auckland ratepayers claim voices have been ignored during bitter battle against ‘youth prison’ proposal More >>
Iwi warns Forest and Bird to back off over Waitaha
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 5:06 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
West Coast iwi Ngati Waewae has fired a solid warning shot across the bows of Forest and Bird and the West Coast Conservation Board, over moves to firm up protection for the Waitaha River. More >>
Chopper pilots challenge Conservation Board over noise
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 4:46 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
A West Coast tourism company says restricting flights over wild country could put it out of business. More >>
Complaint against Auckland councillor thrown out
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 4:34 pm | Nick Truebridge - Local Democracy Reporter
Auckland Council chief executive Stephen Town has thrown out a code of conduct complaint against Maungakiekie-Tāmaki councillor Josephine Bartley. More >>
Builder fined over unconsented tiny homes in backyard
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 4:17 pm | Chloe Ranford - Local Democracy Reporter
A "cavalier" Marlborough man who built five tiny houses and tried to sell some on TradeMe said he didn't think he needed building consent because they were moveable. More >>
Bathurst seeks consent to explore in conservation area
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 4:47 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The country's biggest coal company is applying for resource consent to explore a coal seam in the Mt Rochfort Conservation Area, on the Denniston Plateau. More >>
Gisborne: Council turning to greener wheels to cut emissions
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 4:34 pm | Aaron van Delden - Local Democracy Reporter
Moving to green vehicles is a small part of Gisborne District Council’s work to reduce its carbon footprint, “but every bit helps”, says Mayor Rehette Stoltz. More >>
