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Aucklanders Asked To Weigh In On Rubbish Trial
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 6:04 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The trial, which would take place in parts of Te Atatū Peninsula in West Auckland, Panmure/Tāmaki out east and south Auckland’s Clendon Park/Weymouth, will start next February - if approved. More >>
Māori Wards Hīkoi Hopes To Boost Voting Numbers
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 6:00 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The community event was to encourage people to get out and vote “yes” to keep Māori wards in this year’s local government elections. More >>
Councillors Question 'Humongous' Workload From Wellington
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 5:57 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council has express concern at the pressure the Government is putting on councils, after staff have responded to 29 submissions so far this year. More >>
Forestry Work A Highlight For Departing Nelson Councillors
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 5:52 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Nelson’s departing councillors reflect on their terms in the role and elaborate on their future plans. More >>
Mayoral Candidate Wants To ‘Reconnect’ Rotorua
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 5:47 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Haehaetu Barrett also pledges to cut costs and help the community thrive. More >>
Auckland Gastropub Denied Liquor Licences
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 5:43 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
A gastropub north of Auckland has lost its right to sell alcohol after local residents complained about the noise at night. More >>
South Wairarapa Voters Top Turnout
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 5:40 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
South Wairarapa district has the highest overall turnout of Wairarapa councils at about 24% as at September 29. More >>
Golf Club Frustrated By Delays To Securing Road Access
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 5:37 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui District Council is close to making a final decision on whether to extend Griersons Road to provide secure access to the Amberley Beach Golf Course. More >>
Southern Council Caution On Law Changes For Earthquake Building List
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 5:32 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The EPB method was introduced following the Christchurch earthquakes and currently includes around 5,800 buildings awaiting either remediation or demolition, the government says. More >>
No White Knights Coming From Wellington – Mayoral Candidate
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 5:29 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
More than 40 people attended the mayoral candidate forum held by residents’ association Whakatāne Action Group (WAG) at the Whakatāne Little Theatre. More >>
Whakatāne's Business-Friendly Flights To Return
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 5:22 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The council agreed to waive airport fees for six months. Mayor Victor Luca wrote to central government ministers asking for support for the regional airline. More >>
Coast Councils Agree Local Government Change Is Coming
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 5:18 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The region’s three District Councils, Buller, Grey and Westland are now working under one plan regulating land use, after approving the Te Tai o Poutini Plan last week. More >>
Chemical Smell Linked To Cable Thefts
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 5:14 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
All areas of Kawerau have been subject to strong chemical smells over the past week. More >>
Spike In Homelessness Overwhelms Marlborough Services
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 5:11 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
"Our numbers are going up but our financial supports are all down. There's just not enough of anything money, houses, people." More >>
Changes To Dog Access At Rural Auckland Beach
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 6:15 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
All are native to New Zealand and formally classified as threatened or at risk at the national level by the Department of Conservation, and at the regional level by council. More >>
Community Boards Another Voice For Locals
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 6:10 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The departing chairs of Tasman’s two community boards explain their importance as voters decide who will sit on them next term. More >>
Auckland Gastropub Denied Liquor Licences
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 6:07 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
A gastropub north of Auckland has lost its right to sell alcohol after local residents complained about the noise at night. More >>
Rakaia Salmon On Hook For $300,000 Makeover
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 5:51 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton District councillors will be asked to sign off on the $297,000 (plus GST) unbudgeted expense on Wednesday. More >>
Canterbury Water Services Plan Approved
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 5:13 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Department of Internal Affairs has approved a joint water services delivery plan from the Kaikōura and Hurunui district councils. More >>
Manurewa election complaints prompt warning on vote integrity
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 5:10 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Election material circulating in Manurewa allegedly urges support for a list of candidates, offers help with ballot papers, and links to community funding discussions. More >>
