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Local Democracy Reporting - Latest News [Page 19]
New Napier Regional Park’s Recreation Plans Ditched After Engineers Strike Soil Issue
Friday, 19 June 2026, 2:08 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Napier City Council said the recreational side of the regional park project, which included a visitor hub and a discovery and learning park, had now been paused. More >>
$700k Litter Bins Discarded By Hauraki District Council
Friday, 19 June 2026, 2:02 pm | Jordan Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Manco Environmental’s product and business developmental manager Logan Black passionately denied any technological failure of the bins. More >>
Lake Rotorua Walkway Litter Sparks Concerns At Popular Tourist Hotspot
Friday, 19 June 2026, 1:58 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Local says Rotorua lakefront litter is spoiling a popular tourist walkway. More >>
Businesses At Wit’s End As Birch Ave Burnout Trouble Escalates
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 3:22 pm | Ayla Yeoman - Local Democracy Reporter
Birch Ave residents fed up as hoons tear up Tauranga street nightly. More >>
Northlanders Surveyed Ahead Of Councils’ Restructure Proposal Deadline
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 10:17 am | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Northland’s last local government amalgamation was in 1989, when 11 councils were combined into four - Whangārei District Council (WDC), Far North District Council (FNDC), Kaipara District Council (KDC) and Northland Regional Council (NRC). More >>
From Farmers To A Shipwreck: West Coast's Environmental Woes
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 8:21 am | Vihan Dalal - Local Democracy Reporter
The regional council environmental monitoring arm oversaw the removal of about 32 tonnes of waste from the beach by contractors employed by the ship's insurers, according to the council's quarterly compliance monitoring report. More >>
Mid Canterbury Cat Bylaw Proposal Welcomed
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 8:13 am | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Ashburton District Council is proposing a requirement for cats over four months old to be microchipped, registered and desexed. More >>
Rates Increases Lower Than Predicted For Manawatū Residents But Reforms Remain In Spotlight
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 8:00 am | Rebecca Hogan - Local Democracy Reporter
A total district-wide rates increase of 4.9% for 2026/27 was accepted at Wednesday’s meeting, down from the 7.9% forecast in the Long Term Plan. More >>
Northlanders Surveyed Ahead Of Councils’ Restructure Proposal Deadline
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 5:33 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
The regional first sees councils seeking feedback on amalgamation through separate short timeframe online surveys, each with a shared core of questions and some local variation. More >>
From Farmers To A Shipwreck: West Coast's Environmental Woes
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 5:27 pm | Vihan Dalal - Local Democracy Reporter
Rule-breaking farmers, tyre fires and diesel spilling from a ship that ran aground have kept the local council busy. More >>
Inaugural Board Complete For New North Canterbury Water Services Entity
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 5:00 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Two new board members have been appointed for Kaikōura Hurunui Water Services Ltd, bringing the number to five. More >>
Waimakariri Council Confirms Rate Rise Just Under 5%
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 4:49 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council has confirmed an average rate rise of 4.99% including water services, while the Hurunui District Council is continuing to work on its annual plan. More >>
Yacht Club Runs Aground As Dredging Plea Rejected
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 4:45 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The budget, most of which comes from Harbour Fund assets, had been in deficit over the past three years and not sufficient to cover the cost of dredging, council staff said. More >>
Nelson Tasman Mayors Unfazed By Voting Restrictions For Unelected Members
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 4:32 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Though the mayors are not concerned by the change, one committee chair says it will diminish the value of iwi and independent members. More >>
New Cycleway Bridge Connects Cambridge With Housing Development
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 3:15 pm | Jordan Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Residents of housing development Te Awa Rise and the Cambridge community can look forward to a new bridge connecting the two areas. Officially opened on Tuesday by Waipā District Council mayor Mike Pettit, the link means cyclists and pedestrians ... More >>
Picton Cruise Ship Bookings Up 23% After A Tough Few Years
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 9:24 am | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Port Marlborough chief executive Rhys Welbourn said that while cruise numbers remained below previous years, there were encouraging signs for the future of cruise in Marlborough. More >>
How New Deal Could Bring Century-Old Katikati Bypass Idea To Fruition
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 9:17 am | Ayla Yeoman - Local Democracy Reporter
The bypass is one of the major project commitments in the Western Bay of Plenty regional and city deal, a 10-year partnership agreement with a 30-year vision. More >>
Te Anau Airport Seeks Help For Takeoff
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 8:56 am | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The authority is hoping it can reduce the financial burden on ratepayers, create revenue streams to support the airport, and retain land and core infrastructure. More >>
Mackenzie Mayor Says Unsanctioned Meetings Were 'Informal Get-Togethers'
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 8:50 am | Claire Taylor - Local Democracy Reporter
The council responded on Monday, confirming at least two such meetings had been held since the start of the year and that they had not been formally documented. More >>
Clean Air Goal Will Take Decades
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 8:45 am | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Greater Wellington Regional Council’s (GWRC) Environment and Climate Committee would meet on Thursday to discuss the report prepared by council staff. More >>
