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Invercargill Parking Wardens Work In Pairs For Safety
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 2:21 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
In October 2024, central government hiked fines nationwide by an average of 70 percent— something the council linked last month to a rise in push back. More >>
Ashburton To Push Back On Water Committee Structure
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 2:17 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton’s mayor plans to stand firm on demanding that the community has a seat at the table on managing the region's water resources in a closed-door discussion with ECan and rūnanga. More >>
Recycling Rollout Boosts Whanganui Council Satisfaction
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 2:03 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The latest Community Views Survey shows public approval of waste and recycling has jumped from 41 percent to 62 percent since kerbside recycling began in July last year. More >>
Polyfest To Be Split Across Two Venues Due To 'Exponential' Growth
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 1:59 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The annual event will be held at Auckland's Manukau Sports Bowl and the Due Drop Events Centre next year. More >>
Ashburton Councillor Opposes Climate Strategy He Voted For
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 1:57 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
An incumbent Ashburton councillor told prospective voters he doesn’t want to waste money on a climate change strategy he was part of adopting earlier this month. More >>
Cabinet Minister Says Mining Housing Fix An Example To Rest Of NZ
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 4:58 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The council, DWC and the Reefton Reserve board also deserved full marks for their ingenuity, the Minister said. More >>
Greytown Ward Hopefuls Get Candid On Costs
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 4:51 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Local Democracy Reporting has asked Greytown ward candidates what priorities they will focus on, if elected, to ensure people can continue to afford living in South Wairarapa. More >>
Raki Māori Seat: Elijah Pue Seeks Return To Local Government In Regional Race
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 4:43 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The Raki Māori ward is the larger of Horizons’ two Māori constituencies, covering communities from Ōhura to Feilding, including Pue’s hometown Raetihi. More >>
Missing Evacuation Mapping A Threat To Southland
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 4:39 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A report prepared for a closed-door meeting last Friday revealed Southland does not have comprehensive evacuation mapping - important information should a tsunami strike. More >>
Raki Māori: Soraya Peke-Mason Seeks Horizons Seat With Pledge To Put Awa At Centre
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 4:37 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Born and raised in Castlecliff, Peke-Mason (Ngāti Apa, Ngāti Rangi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Tainui) lives in Rātana and has been a justice of the peace for more than 30 years. More >>
Vying For Votes: Richmond Event Tests Appetite For Change
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 4:33 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A Friday night candidates' event seemed to pit the incumbent Richmond Ward councillors against the outsiders seeking their seats. More >>
Keeping The Waka Level: Jim Edmonds Stands Again For Raki Māori Seat
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 3:58 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
At 76, the Golden Shears winner has dedicated his life to serving whānau, hapū and iwi, and is determined to have Māori voices heard and respected at the council table. More >>
Council Leaders Question Whether Rates Capping Is Viable
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 3:54 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury council leaders have questioned whether rates capping is viable. More >>
Councils Hope To Confirm New Water Committees Soon
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 3:49 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury's councils are working with Environment Canterbury and local Rūnanga to form water committees to replace zone committees, which were disbanded earlier this year. More >>
Marlborough Candidates Aim To Bring Life Back To Blenheim’s CBD
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 2:56 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
The event at the Lansdowne Park Pavilion in Blenheim was hosted by the Marlborough Express and the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce. More >>
Ex-Council CEO Seeking Mayoralty Wants District To 'Partner For Progress’
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 2:50 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Western Bay mayoral race: Former CEO John Holyoake promotes partnership approach More >>
Nelson Candidates Divide Crowd On Pay Equity
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 2:45 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Getting Nelson's local election candidates to talk about pay equity at a union-run event has proven to be difficult for the hosts and dangerous for the candidates. More >>
Petition To Save Chateau Tongariro To Be Presented At Parliament
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 10:20 am | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton will present the petition – signed by 15,469 people – to Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne on the steps of Parliament at midday, before it is lodged with the House. More >>
Mining Cabins Open On West Coast Ahead Of Worker Influx
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 3:32 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Funding for ten cabins has come from the company, a loan from Development West Coast, and Better-Off funding granted to the Buller District Council as part of the last government’s three waters project. More >>
Payback Plan: Selwyn Candidate Proposes Salary Refunds For Rate Rises Over Inflation
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 3:19 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A Selwyn candidate is proposing that councillors should refund their salaries to match any rate rise over inflation. More >>
