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Proposed Gun Sports Park Raises Alarm Bells In Rural Canterbury
Thursday, 18 July 2024, 7:15 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A proposal to build an airsoft sports facility in rural North Canterbury has residents fearing it will devalue their properties. More >>
New Sefton Public Hall Gains Support
Thursday, 18 July 2024, 7:12 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Woodend-Sefton Community Board has asked the Waimakariri District Council to approve the funding of a new wastewater system at Sefton Domain, allowing a local group to build a new community hall. More >>
Kaikōura Stock Movement Rules Overdue For Review
Thursday, 18 July 2024, 7:09 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kaikōura District Council has realised it needs a new stock movement bylaw. More >>
ECan Chairperson Cleared To Return After Investigation
Thursday, 18 July 2024, 7:05 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury chairperson Peter Scott has been cleared to return to leading the regional council after being issued a formal warning, but wants to sit down with his fellow councillors first. More >>
Wastewater Capacity Blocks Up Future Greytown Development
Thursday, 18 July 2024, 7:03 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The council also put a halt on new wastewater connections in Martinborough last year, leaving just Featherston open to new urban growth. More >>
Popular Fiordland Trail Needs ‘A Little Bit More Help’
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 7:54 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Fiordland Trails Trust has spent $2 million developing two trails in Fiordland. It wants to secure funding from Southland District Council to secure its future. More >>
Farmers Back Bill To Exclude Climate Rules In Resource Consents
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 7:51 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Act Party MP Mark Cameron proposes a bill to stop regional councils from considering climate change impacts in consenting decisions. Federated Farmers supports the bill, fearing local emissions regulations could impose heavy costs and uncertainties on ... More >>
‘Too Painful’: We Could Have Done Better On Lowering Rates – Councillor
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 7:46 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Rates for individual properties for the 2024/25 year are available now on the Rating Information Database on council website and rates notices will be sent out from Thursday, 1 August. More >>
‘There One Day, Gone The Next’: Vandalised Train Displays Cost Ratepayers Thousands
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 7:43 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Auckland Transport contract manager - field services Tony Chen said the Glen Eden electronic board was vandalised on March 6, costing $3875. More >>
Calls For More Voting Options To Boost Pacific Turnout
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 7:41 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Auckland’s next local body elections will take place in 2025. More >>
Lodge Owner Praised For Spotting Guests’ Invasive Clam Collection
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 7:35 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The clams were destroyed and the clam collectors were provided with information about the clams by Biosecurity New Zealand staff. More >>
Neighbour Reflects On Loss Of ‘Godsend’ Ex-reserve, Councillor Queries Sale Price
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 7:28 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
A trust bought the Clayton Rd site for $750,000 to build 10 affordable rental homes. More >>
Could This Be New Zealand’s Next Dark Sky Reserve?
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 7:05 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Hanley said there was ecotourism potential for the Catlins should it gain accreditation, as well as benefits for nature, such as the large native bat population found in the area. More >>
Grinding Away At Line Improvements
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 6:28 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Metlink’s rail network delivery manager David Mawson said a four-carriage train with re-profiled wheels would test the line later this month. More >>
Taller Buildings Risk Mount’s ’Boutique Character’ – Locals
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 6:25 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Permitted heights in around two thirds of this area would remain at three storeys because of qualifying matters relating to landscape and cultural values, and viewshafts to Mauao. More >>
NZDF’s $490m Housing Plan For Waiouru Military Camp
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 6:20 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The Defence Force (NZDF) says it needs 211 homes to support military and civilian personnel at Waiouru Military Camp. More >>
Council’s Earthquake-prone Building Notice Reversed
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 6:08 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The My Ride building in Masterton, owned by the Masterton Trust Lands Trust, was incorrectly issued with an earthquake-prone building notice. More >>
Museum Levy To Be Considered In Kaikōura
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 6:04 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kaikōura District Council is going to consider a targeted rate to fund the Kaikōura Museum and the Mayfair Arts and Culture Centre. More >>
Popular Fiordland Trail Needs ‘A Little Bit More Help’
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 5:41 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The trust behind two popular Fiordland trails is putting its hand up for financial support, questioning the equity of the district council’s decision making. More >>
‘Devil In The Detail’ Of Housing Reforms – Waimakariri Deputy Mayor
Monday, 15 July 2024, 6:16 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
It is business as usual for the Waimakariri District Council for now, but proposed housing reforms may yet force some changes. More >>
