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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 >>
'Super Disgusting': Cause Of Odour Remains A Mystery
Monday, 21 September 2026, 4:49 pm | Ayla Yeoman - Local Democracy Reporter
Investigations into the discharge began immediately, but after three months the cause has still not been identified. In a statement this month, Summers said the council investigation was complete. More >>
Proposed Cell Tower Ruffles Feathers In Twizel
Monday, 21 September 2026, 4:47 pm | Claire Taylor - Local Democracy Reporter
Community board chairperson Mary Murdoch said the tower would be built in the town centre, between the car park and tennis courts, despite two existing towers already standing within 200m of the site. More >>
Kaniere, Goldsborough Camps Marked Out
Monday, 21 September 2026, 4:31 pm | Vihan Dalal - Local Democracy Reporter
DOC West Coast director of operations Owen Kilgour said everyone visiting the campsites wanted reassurance they had somewhere to pitch their tent. More >>
