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Fears Feilding Will ‘Resemble A Circus’ If Marquee Installed
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 8:27 am | Rebecca Hogan - Local Democracy Reporter
The off-the-agenda idea in place of a permanent cover in the town square was voted in by all but three councillors and would cost roughly $25,000. More >>
Community Hub, Larger Industrial Area On Cards In Amberley Master Plan
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 8:23 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui District Council is working on a central Amberley master plan to support growth in the town, with the potential for investment in a community hub, a library extension, and expanding commercial and industrial areas. More >>
Stopbank Upgrade Begins At ‘Vulnerable’ Awatoto
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 8:07 am | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The 3.6km work on the Brookfields Lower stopbank will strengthen and raise it, but won’t protect the area from a Cyclone Gabrielle-size flood. More >>
Student Leaders Present Their Ideas To Waimakariri Mayor
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 8:03 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Young leaders from 24 North Canterbury schools attended the Waimakariri student leadership forum with Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon on Monday, September 21. More >>
Taupō: Taiopenga Tūwharetoa Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 1:05 pm | Bronson Perich - Local Democracy Reporter
“I think festival was a deliberate term because it talked about celebration rather than a competitive thing,” said Te Ururoa Flavell on why he & his fellow teachers decided on starting a taiopenga (festival) instead of a whakataetae (competition). More >>
Winter Storms Leave Masterton Council Fund In The Red
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 12:57 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
“The cumulative effect of repeated events on an already-saturated network is a growing pressure on both the roading asset & council's emergency works budgets,” said Masterton District Council’s roading services manager Kaine Jaquiery in his ... More >>
Youth-Led Waimakariri Action Plan Celebrated
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 12:51 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Young leaders have marked the launch of the new Waimakariri Youth Action Plan. More >>
Kaikōura’s Little Penguins Left Off Bird Flu Vaccine List
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 12:48 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Advocates for Kaikōura's little penguins have expressed concerns at the birds being left off the Department of Conservation's avian flu vaccination list More >>
Local Advice Call For Taranaki Kaimoana Reserves
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 12:45 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Mātaitai reserves allow mana whenua to draft bylaws to protect specific ocean areas, such as a particular reef, for approval by the fisheries minister. More >>
A Sneak Peak At The South Waikato Aquatics Centre
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 12:40 pm | Bronson Perich - Local Democracy Reporter
The facility, formerly known as South Waikato Indoor Pools, has adopted a new name, South Waikato Aquatic Centre, to better reflect what is now on offer to visitors, the South Waikato District Council said. More >>
Taupō: Taiopenga Tūwharetoa Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 8:51 am | Bronson Perich - Local Democracy Reporter
Te Ururoa Flavell remembers how a dozen or so kapa (teams) gathered at the Tauhara College gym for the first Taiopenga in 1986. More >>
Winter Storms Leave Masterton Council Fund In The Red
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 8:44 am | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The council has signed off on about $3.5m worth of response and recovery works following destructive storms in June and July which brought persistent heavy rain across the district. More >>
Youth-Led Waimakariri Action Plan Celebrated
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 8:39 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Young leaders have marked the launch of the new Waimakariri Youth Action Plan. More >>
Kaikōura’s Little Penguins Left Off Bird Flu Vaccine List
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 8:36 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Advocates for Kaikōura's little penguins have expressed concerns at the birds being left off the Department of Conservation's avian flu vaccination list. More >>
Local Advice Call For Taranaki Kaimoana Reserves
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 8:32 am | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Mātaitai reserves allow mana whenua to draft bylaws to protect specific ocean areas, such as a particular reef, for approval by the fisheries minister. More >>
A Sneak Peak At The South Waikato Aquatics Centre
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 8:28 am | Bronson Perich - Local Democracy Reporter
The $17 million revamp has added a sauna, a spa-and-plunge pool, poolside showers and increased mobility access. More >>
Gisborne Hospo Operators Welcome Drink Law Proposals
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 8:24 am | Imogen Brophy - Local Democracy Reporter
A Ministry of Regulation review of hospitality found licensing timeframes, information requirements, and planning requirements were inconsistent and, in some cases, costly. More >>
Gisborne Gambling Proceeds Fall But Still 21% Above NZ Average
Monday, 21 September 2026, 5:05 pm | Imogen Brophy - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillor Rawinia Parata said while social support was not the council's responsibility, insight into behaviour, impacts and collaboration potential would be valuable. More >>
Work Continues On Endangered West Coast Tree Daisy
Monday, 21 September 2026, 4:59 pm | Vihan Dalal - Local Democracy Reporter
The Charleston tree daisy has been listed as nationally critical since 2012, with fewer than 40 reproductive plants remaining on the West Coast. More >>
Wallabies, Catfish, Crabs: Pest Report Card Reveals Wins And Losses
Monday, 21 September 2026, 4:56 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
It found 92 percent of pest management programmes were on track and no new pests became established. More >>
