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Ashburton Waits For DIA Water Decision
Friday, 10 October 2025, 5:29 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The council submitted its stand-alone business unit plan for the future delivery of water services by the September 3 deadline, as part of the Government’s Water Done Well reforms. More >>
Ashburton Bookarama's Big Bill For Binning Books
Friday, 10 October 2025, 5:13 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Rotary Club of Ashburton’s annual Bookarama fundraiser received $3,500 from the district council to help cover the rising costs of disposing of the unsellable items. More >>
Ngāi Tahu Councillors Reflect On Three Year Term
Friday, 10 October 2025, 4:59 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury's two Ngāi Tahu councillors have completed a three year term following the passing of the Ngāi Tahu Representation Act in 2022. More >>
Departing ECan Chair: A Mega-Canterbury Council Wouldn't Work
Friday, 10 October 2025, 4:53 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury's outgoing chairperson says elections could be simplified by changing the representation structure, but he is not advocating for a unitary authority. More >>
DOC Rebuts Rates Claim By Westland Mayoral Candidate
Friday, 10 October 2025, 4:49 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Jacquie Grant has claimed on her social media campaign page that DOC can be rated on land it uses for commercial purposes, and if elected she will make sure it is charged. More >>
West Coast One Plan Can't Be Ditched - Government
Friday, 10 October 2025, 4:46 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The West Coast Regional Council’s chief executive Darryl Lew, said the Ministry statement confirmed his view that there was no way in law to set the plan aside. More >>
Tauranga Mayor Vows Cheaper Redo After $105m Pool Project Halted
Friday, 10 October 2025, 4:43 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Tauranga council to restart Memorial Park pool plan after $4.7m spend. More >>
Cape Palliser Vehicle Ban Given Greenlight
Friday, 10 October 2025, 4:39 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Despite having the support of a majority of councillors, the amended bylaw was still opposed by councillors Aidan Ellims and Aaron Woodcock at Wednesday’s full council meeting. More >>
Fireworks Warning For Auckland's Maunga
Friday, 10 October 2025, 4:36 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Tūpuna Maunga Authority chair Paul Majurey said the protection of Auckland’s ancestral mountains from fire was a year-round responsibility, with extra precautions in place around Guy Fawkes. More >>
And So It Begins ... Masterton Town Hall Demolition Prep Under Way
Friday, 10 October 2025, 4:17 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
A Masterton District Council spokesperson said the demolition start date was not yet set but visible exterior works would likely start in December or January. More >>
Compliance Issues At Some Southland Water Plants
Friday, 10 October 2025, 4:03 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
An annual report prepared for a district council meeting showed some drinking water plants had missed the mark. More >>
'Protect Our Families': Pacific Leaders Issue Measles Warning
Friday, 10 October 2025, 4:00 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
A Pacific leader has called on people to get vaccinated against measles because, "we all know what happened in Samoa". More >>
Kaipara's Local Election Voter Turnout Highest In Six Years
Friday, 10 October 2025, 3:56 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
The district is still topping the region's voter turnout leaderboard with an overall local voter election return of 38.9 percent. More >>
Tauranga Council To Restart Memorial Park Pool Plan After $4.7m Spend
Thursday, 9 October 2025, 5:48 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Mahé Drysdale is "disappointed" $4.7m was spent on "ridiculous" plans to overhaul the Memorial Park aquatic centre, which his council has abandoned. More >>
First Pasifika Councillor On Her Struggles, Pride And Facing Racism
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 6:34 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Namulau’ulu Tala Cleverley, 95, says she ran for a seat on Wellington City Council because so many New Zealanders didn't understand Pasifika people. More >>
Gisborne Candidate Twice Struck Off Medical Register
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 6:28 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Raawiri Gilgen was first struck off in 1989 for over-prescribing a depressant drug. More >>
Gisborne Iwi Commits $5m From Future Treaty Settlement For Kaitiakitanga
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 6:23 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
A Gisborne iwi has pledged $5 million of its future Treaty settlement for the management of the local Titirangi Reserve and harbour area. More >>
'You Are The Guardians': Long-Serving Chair's Parting Advice
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 5:50 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Horrell entered Environment Southland in 2007 through its Western constituency but never anticipated being there 18 years later. More >>
Wilson! Mystery Prankster Adorns Signs
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 5:46 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
One of four election signs belonging to Whakatāne mayoral candidate Wilson James that has been adorned with a Wilson Cast Away movie replica volleyball. More >>
‘Absurd’: Rotorua Mayoral Hopeful Hits Out At Video Complaint
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 5:43 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Rotorua council issues 10 election warnings – including mayoral candidate’s YouTube breach Synopsis: It was one of 10 electoral breaches identified in Rotorua across this election so far. More >>
