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Rangitāne Assured Taonga Safe At Marlborough Museum

Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 7:32 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter

Marlborough Historical Society president Paul Davidson said they were perfectly happy to return the taonga to Rangitāne when a new cultural centre was built, but understood that this was a number of years away. More >>

Councils Warn Coast To Be Penalised In Road Funding Change

Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 7:23 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter

The councils acknowledge both they and the NZTA are challenged to "sustainably fund" road fixups in the face of the increasingly intense weather related events. More >>

Nelson Tasman ‘Can’t Afford’ Two-council Status Quo

Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 7:03 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

The chief executive of the region's Chamber of Commerce has said it was time for Nelson and Tasman to talk again about amalgamating. More >>

New Housing Growth Plan Prioritises ‘Housing Crisis’ – Rotorua Mayor

Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 7:00 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

New housing growth plan prioritises ‘housing crisis’ – Rotorua mayor More >>

Former Northland councillor John Bain calls for early Māori ward polls in Te Tai Tokerau

Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 6:52 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter

Councils that want to keep their Māori wards at the next local elections should have to poll their communities beforehand, former local government leader John Bain says. More >>

Whakaari / White Island: Volcano Owners Wish To Grant Scientists Access

Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 6:47 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

The family wants to allow monitoring of the volcano, but feels stymied by the court case over the explosion, lawyer says. More >>

Residents, Businesses Clash With Council Over ‘Cycle Friendly’ Street Trial

Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:48 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter

Around 100 Gisborne residents protested the 'Streets for People' development on Grey St. The Grey St trial, coordinated by Tairāwhiti Adventure Trust, aims to enhance walkability and cycling. Critics argue the new layout is unsafe and claim the council ... More >>

Nelson Council Enters Talks As Golf Club Seeks Peninsula Land

Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:46 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

Despite trying to stay at arm's length from a plan change process involving Nelson's airport and golf club, the council is getting involved in discussions to try and facilitate a solution. More >>

‘We Are Doing It’: PM Confident Of Ashburton’s Second Bridge

Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:44 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Christopher Luxon pledged that if elected, National would start constructing a new bridge for Ashburton in its first term and stood by the commitment upon his return as Prime Minsiter a year later. More >>

Bishop’s Bold Housing Moves: What It Means For Ashburton

Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:35 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Councils had no idea the housing Minister was announcing sweeping changes, and it remains to be seen if it will impact Ashburton. More >>

Water Safety, Films And Rates Affordability: Tauranga’s 10-year Plan

Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:30 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter

Twenty-three organisations and individuals spoke at the hearings. Deliberations will take place before the final long-term plan is adopted in late September. More >>

Councillors Fear Code Of Conducts Silencing Their Views

Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:24 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

Ayling said the FSU had previously engaged with South Wairarapa and Carterton councils “when we felt free speech was not being respected”, but that the FSU had not dealt with Masterton before. More >>

Fresh Attempt To Halt Fluoridation Works In Rotorua Fails

Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:22 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

A spokesperson for Health Minister Dr Shane Reti said community water fluoridation had long been recognised as a safe, effective and affordable way of preventing tooth decay. More >>

Mapping Gisborne’s Worst Eroding Land

Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:17 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter

Gisborne District Council plans to designate high-erosion areas where farming and forestry must cease. The new land management model, completed in March 2024, aids in identifying landslide risks and will mandate that only vegetation cover can be ... More >>

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