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DOC Reassures Coast Councillors On Flood Plan
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 5:12 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
DOC Director Treaty Negotiations and Land Huia Forbes said they are committed to completing the transfer of the land with LINZ. More >>
Work On New Auckland Rail Bridges Gets Under Way
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 5:09 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The bridges at the Takanini, Glen Innes and Te Mahia train stations, will replace existing level crossings, where pedestrian crossings intersect with rail lines. More >>
'Show Us The Money': Mayor Challenges Zero Rate Rise Promise
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 5:06 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon says his opponent, Cr Paul Williams, will need to cut $6.73m from the budget to deliver a zero percent rate rise. More >>
Subject Shake-Up Could 'Undermine' Agriculture Pathways
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 4:58 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury schools have responded to the Government's proposed overhaul of secondary education. More >>
Landowner Approval Gained For Seawalls To Protect Golden Bay Homes In 'Dire Situation'
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 4:52 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Locals are preparing for their next steps now that Tasman District Council has approved the use of its land for two seawalls that will protect 15 homes in Golden Bay. More >>
'Show Us The Money': Mayor Challenges Zero Rate Rise Promise
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 3:34 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon says his opponent, Cr Paul Williams, will need to cut $6.73m from the budget to deliver a zero percent rate rise. More >>
Wairarapa's Māori Wards: Keep Or Remove?
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 2:55 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
For South Wairarapa and Greater Wellington Regional Council voters, this will be the first council term of the ward in action, and for Masterton, it will be the second. More >>
Whanganui Council Boss Bows Out With Some Big Wins
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 2:48 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Outgoing chief executive David Langford signed off on his final yearly report this week, declaring the organisation in its strongest position in years. More >>
Environment Southland Takes Stand In Support Of Palestine
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 2:46 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The regional council has agreed to adjust its procurement policy to exclude companies on a United Nations list following a June request from Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA). More >>
Community Meeting At Spring Creek To Address Flood Protection
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 2:44 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Marlborough District Council confirmed the meeting will take place at the Spring Creek Community Hall at 7pm on October 1. More >>
North Canterbury Councillors Divided On Nitrate Emergency Call
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 2:41 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury has voted to declare a nitrate emergency, but not all councillors are in agreement. More >>
Hutt Elections Highlight Pasifika Gap
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 2:39 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Turnout dropped from 43 per cent in 2019 to 41 per cent in 2022, with Wainuiomata falling to 39.7 per cent and the Northern ward, including Naenae and Taita, stuck at 35 per cent. More >>
ECan To Consider Declaring ‘Nitrate Emergency’
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 3:56 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury councillors will consider declaring a 'nitrate emergency' in one of the the final acts of the council term today but one MP calls it "a direct attack on Canterbury farmers" More >>
$9m In Unpaid Rates Owed To Hawke's Bay Councils
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 3:52 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Wairoa District Council chief executive Matt Lawson said the more than $2m was high considering its low population base. More >>
Growing Frustration Over Westport Flood Scheme Delay
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 3:47 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The land is held by Land Information NZ (LINZ) but must be to be transferred to the Conservation Department, before it can be vested in the Regional Council for flood protection purposes. More >>
Upper Selwyn Huts Claim 'Victory'
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 3:43 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Selwyn District Council has confirmed a new 30-year licence term for licence holders at Upper Selwyn Huts. More >>
Watch: Risque Council Dance Moves Become TikTok Hit
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 3:27 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The video is part of the council's ambitious Stand for Something elections campaign, which aims to achieve a record voter turnout this local election. More >>
'Common Sense Has Prevailed': Waikite Valley Parole Facility Plans Scrapped
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 3:21 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Plans to relocate a parole reintegration facility to Waikite Valley have been dropped. More >>
Council Hopefuls Organise Their Own Election Event
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 3:15 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Whakatāne-Ōhope general ward, Whakatāne-Ōhope Community Board and Kāpu te Rangi Māori wards have had few chances to put their points of view across to voters. More >>
Ngā Manu Kōrero Marks 60 Years Of Shaping Future Leaders
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 2:26 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The competition is being streamed live on MĀORI+ and every speech will be available. Whakaata Māori kaihautū Shane Taurima said Ngā Manu Kōrero has been shaping leaders for generations. More >>
