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Locations Chosen For Two Tasman Community Hubs
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 3:16 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Tasman District Council has confirmed where the new Tapawera and Wakefield community hubs are slated to be built. More >>
Whanganui Council Rejects $70k Fix For Election Botch-up
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 3:13 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Council chief executive David Langford said with almost 30,000 voters on the general roll, the price tag made the option untenable. More >>
Taking Business Lessons To The Council Table: Gisborne Candidate’s Pitch
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 3:03 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
The 32-year-old father of two says financial hardship shaped his outlook. More >>
Rotorua Museum Funding Gap Sparks Election Debate
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 2:59 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Candidates debate $8.3m Rotorua Museum shortfall at a packed Grey Power forum. More >>
Marlborough Candidates Aim To Bring Life Back To Blenheim’s CBD
Saturday, 13 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 >>
Auckland Councillors Clash Over Proposed Rubbish Trial
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 2:52 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Manurewa-Papakura councillor Angela Dalton says she's been unfairly targeted by Daniel Newman in a string of public meetings he's held in south Auckland regarding the proposed trial. More >>
ECan Wants Action On Safe Drinking Water
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 2:49 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury councillors have called for more action to address nitrate levels in drinking, following a pilot study of private wells in the Selwyn district. More >>
$11m Repair Bill Estimated For Tasman Council
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 2:35 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The storm damage is estimated to cost almost $50m, but thanks to Government support and insurance payouts, Tasman District Council has a much smaller bill. More >>
How Mayoral Hopefuls Plan To Tackle Gisborne’s Rising Rates
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 2:31 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Mayor Rehette Stoltz said 80-85% of council spending already covers core services. More >>
Regional Council Candidates Clash Over Selwyn’s Water Quality
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 2:27 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A new pilot study has highlighted the nitrate issues in Selwyn, but two incumbent councillors believe the work to turn the tide is underway. More >>
Green MPs Urge Voting Extension In South Wairarapa
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 2:22 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Māori ward candidate profiles were left out of voting packs, which affected candidates labelled a “serious failure of democratic process”. More >>
Secrecy Surrounds Te Anau's Embattled Bird Sanctuary
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 2:19 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Great South general manager regional strategy Bobbi Brown said 90 submissions were received during a three-week consultation ending 3 August and hoped the next steps could be shared soon. More >>
Buller's Political Hopefuls Plead Their Case To Voters
Friday, 12 September 2025, 4:46 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Buller local government nominees made their case to voters on Thursday night. More >>
Featherston Council Hopefuls Plan To Scrutinise Costs
Friday, 12 September 2025, 4:42 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
LDR asked South Wairarapa District Council Featherston ward candidates what priorities they will focus on, if elected. More >>
Whakatāne Mayor's Pitch To Voters: 'I Don’t Do Promises'
Friday, 12 September 2025, 4:33 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca says he is not making any election promises. “I don’t do promises, I make commitments. I commit to try to do things,” he told local democracy reporting. As he seeks re-election, he feels he has ... More >>
Secret Co-Governance Claim Rejected As 'Toxic Politics'
Friday, 12 September 2025, 4:28 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
The New Plymouth District Ratepayers’ Alliance (NPDRA) says the New Plymouth community is “being intentionally kept in the dark” about a plan to establish co-governance of Waitara. More >>
Not Enough Coin For Urgent Bridge Work In Carterton
Friday, 12 September 2025, 4:20 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Of the 38 structures identified as high priority in Carterton, four were categorised as urgent. More >>
From Antarctica To Council: Candidate’s Vision For Gisborne
Friday, 12 September 2025, 4:14 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Jodie Curtis is one of 19 candidates contesting eight general ward seats. More >>
South Auckland Residents Slam Plan To Cut Rubbish Collection To Fortnightly
Friday, 12 September 2025, 4:10 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The trial, expected to begin in February for 10,000 households, would be used in any decision on a regional rollout. More >>
Mayoral Candidate Demands Speaking Rights At Kaiapoi Meeting
Friday, 12 September 2025, 4:04 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Mayoral candidate Paul Williams had his request to speak at a candidates meeting in Kaiapoi declined. More >>
