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Masterton Community Assets Could Be Impacted By Flood Protection Work

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 8:38 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

In a draft submission on behalf of the council, Masterton mayor Gary Caffell said if any of these community assets needed to be “abandoned due to intolerable risk to life, this should be clearly communicated with the community”. More >>

‘Slovenly Behaviour’: Wooden Hut Among Items Dumped On Tasman Riversides

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 8:25 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

River dumping is a chronic issue in Tasman, with some of the latest finds being an engine that could be sold as scrap and a hut built from pallets. More >>

Businessman Volunteers To Shape Kaikōura’s Future

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 8:23 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

After more than two decades holidaying in Kaikōura, Tim Blake has offered to help the council plan for the future. More >>

Kaikōura Principal Calls On Teachers To Consider Small Town Life

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 8:22 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

A Kaikōura primary school sees benefits in being small, as it welcomes a new principal. More >>

Critical Time For Māori: Iwi-owned Research Centre Marks Milestone

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 8:20 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter

Whakauae Research Services is the only health research centre mandated and directly owned by an iwi entity, Rangitīkei iwi Ngāti Hauiti. More >>

Mayor Wayne Brown Agrees To Help Local Boards

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 7:40 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Auckland Council's proposed cost-cutting measures are tied to the Fairer Funding initiative - a scheme intended to ensure more equitable funding across Auckland's local boards. More >>

Councillor Rob Mackle To Run For Ashburton Mayor

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 7:37 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

A second candidate has announced they will run for the Ashburton Mayoralty on the eve of the incumbent mayor making his decision. More >>

Reo And Song Vital For Survival Say Womad Artists

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 7:26 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting

The festival boasts a wealth of cross-cultural mashups, but many performers at Womad in Taranaki over the weekend hold firm to their indigenous perspectives. More >>

Rotorua’s Suggested ‘Rates Swap’ Labelled ‘Unfair’ By Deputy Mayor

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 7:22 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

She says it makes the district council look like the "bad guys" with a rates rise. More >>

New Sub-division Proposed For Amberley

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 7:13 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Everlasting Developments Ltd plans to create up to 49 sections with an average size of 600 square metres, with the smallest sections being 400 square metres. More >>

Rakaia Gets To Have A Say On Speed Limit

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 7:11 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

NZ Transport Agency will undertake a new speed review for SH1 through the Rakaia township, rather than the speed limit automatically changing back to 70kph on July 1. More >>

Mayor Wants Local Solution For Ashburton Water

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 7:07 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Ashburton’s Mayor made it clear the replacement model of the water zone committee will be shaped by Ashburton – and that it will involve community representation. More >>

Speed Calming Measures For South Auckland Roads An ‘Insult’

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 3:59 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter

South Auckland residents say even after a speeding fatality, they're still not being properly listened to. More >>

Whangārei District Council Back Tracks On Staunch Fluoridation Resistance

Monday, 17 March 2025, 8:39 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter

17 March 2025 Fluoride will start being added to Whangārei drinking water on Wednesday morning, subject to the outcome of a High Court hearing in Wellington tomorrow. Whangārei District Council (WDC) this afternoon voted almost unanimously to back down at the ... More >>

Community Boards Resist Western Bay Of Plenty Merger Proposal

Monday, 17 March 2025, 8:36 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter

At an appeal hearing on Thursday, four of the region's five community boards spoke against the proposed changes because it would diminish their local voice. More >>

Rotorua Retirement Village Approved Under Fast-track Consent

Monday, 17 March 2025, 8:35 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

The village - complete with bar, cafe and theatre - has been green lit. More >>

Kaikōura Seabirds Fight For Survival

Monday, 17 March 2025, 8:33 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Kaikōura residents are being reminded to be on the lookout for injured and distressed birds, as young Hutton's shearwater chicks take flight for the first time. Turning off the lights and following the town's new lighting rules will help, too. More >>

Auckland’s Struggling Local Boards Unite In Letter To Wayne Brown

Monday, 17 March 2025, 8:31 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

The board chairs have unanimously rejected the council's proposed cost-cutting measures. More >>

Landfill Lament: Recycling Mistakes Could Fill A Cruise Ship

Sunday, 16 March 2025, 9:39 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

Napier City and Hastings District have adopted the Draft Joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan, which aims to ensure the councils meet requirements and communities have a clear path of action for waste over the next six years. More >>

Community Boards Resist Western Bay Merger Proposal

Sunday, 16 March 2025, 9:37 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter

At an appeal hearing on Thursday , four of the region’s five community boards spoke against the proposed changes because it would diminish their local voice. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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