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Nelson Mayor Hits Back At Fluoride 'Disinformation'
Sunday, 3 November 2024, 9:42 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Nelson's mayor has hit back at "disinformation" being spread on social media about fluoride in the city's water. More >>
South Auckland Youth Win Award For Diverting 1.5 Tonnes Of Waste From Landfills
Sunday, 3 November 2024, 9:39 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The trio won the Rangatahi Leadership award at this year's Tāmaki Makaurau Waste Awards for repurposing food waste from local shops. More >>
Calls To Ban Freedom Campers As Popular Bay ‘Overloaded’
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 3:55 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Speaking on Forest and Bird's submission, Linda Conning raised concerns about potential septic discharges from the public toilet so close to the delicate habitat and the pressure that multi-night campers would put on the facilities over the busy summer ... More >>
Iwi Kickstarts Whānau Housing Dream With Affordable Rentals
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 9:13 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Central North Island iwi Ngāti Rangi is offering housing opportunities to tribal members in the iwi's first housing development. More >>
Council Attendance Revealed Ahead Of Arbuckle's Last Meeting
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 9:11 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
As Jamie Arbuckle farewells his council seat, data shows the councillor-turned-MP is one of 12 at the table with an attendance rate of 90 percent or higher. More >>
The Council With Not A Single Representative Aged Under 30
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 9:09 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Despite having 14 elected members - a mayor and 13 councillors - none of Tasman district's current representatives are under the age of 30, unlike almost one third of its residents. More >>
Parking Crackdown Incoming For Masterton
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 10:46 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Masterton's council is considering "alternative approaches" to addressing the problem of businesses using public car parks for vehicle storage. More >>
The Ashburton Meatworker Creating A Native Riverside Paradise
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 10:44 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Mid Canterbury biodiversity and pest management projects received a combined $50,000 boost, which will help a riverside restoration project reach the finish line. More >>
Farmers Rejoice: Freshwater Rules Put On Pause
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 10:42 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury president said the government's changes around the Resource Management Act will be well received by local farmers. More >>
Wairarapa rail crossings to close in 2025
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 10:40 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
KiwiRail says the changes are part of a safety programme and a plan to prepare the line for faster and more frequent services. More >>
Auckland Park To Lose Benches After Divisive Debate
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 10:38 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
It follows a resident complaining to council after witnessing indecent acts at the benches. More >>
Freedom Camping: Rotorua Holiday Park Manager Calls For Clampdown
Monday, 28 October 2024, 1:15 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Under-fire freedom campers say they do support local businesses on their travels. More >>
Council Takes Down Fence At Lake Rotokākahi While It Waits On Injunction Decision
Sunday, 27 October 2024, 3:32 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The move comes as Rotorua Lakes Council waits for a court decision to stop "interference" from mana whenua protesting the $29 million Tarawera Sewerage Scheme. More >>
Councillors Call For Action As Rubbish Dumping Spirals Out Of Control In Gisborne
Sunday, 27 October 2024, 3:30 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
At a meeting last week, councillor Tony Robinson said he believed the "roaring trade" could be tenants selling the stickers and potentially illegally dumping rubbish after hours. More >>
‘Disaster’ - Tauranga’s Marine Precinct Sale $4m Below Value
Sunday, 27 October 2024, 3:28 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Tauranga City Council sold the precinct for $13.987m to a developer who proposed transforming it into a "premier superyacht refit destination". More >>
Harihari Ratepayers Nervous Of New Flood Scheme Costs
Saturday, 26 October 2024, 7:49 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Ratepayers who pay for flood protection in the Harihari district are nervously awaiting a consultants' report on revamping the stopbank system. More >>
'Beacon Of Leadership': Young Politician Hopes Award Will Inspire Youth
Saturday, 26 October 2024, 7:47 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Many say young people are the leaders of tomorrow. Dr Will Flavell disagrees: "Our young people are the leaders of now." More >>
Auckland Contractor Cops Hefty Fine For Environmental Offences
Saturday, 26 October 2024, 7:45 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Prameet Sharma has been handed one of the largest fines in recent history for resource management breaches. More >>
Community Takes Stand To Protect Birds After Ashley River 4WD Ban Rejected
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 3:05 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Four-wheel drive enthusiasts and environmentalists will need to work together to protect birds nesting along the river. More >>
Southland Hunt Fails To Find Phantom Wallaby
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 3:02 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A sighting was reported in Te Anau Basin in September, but despite searches by trained dogs and drones, the animal was never found. More >>
