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Kaikōura Conservationist Secures Law Change In Just 6 Months
Friday, 26 September 2025, 4:45 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kaikōura District Council has adopted a new animal bylaw, requiring cats to be microchipped and desexed and providing protections for native birds. More >>
Nelson's Night Bus Service Slashed To Save Money
Friday, 26 September 2025, 4:37 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
It will soon be cheaper to catch Nelson's late-night bus, but you won't be able to catch it as late as you once did, as Nelson City and Tasman District Councils seek to save money. More >>
'That Building Is A Dog’: Masterton Town Hall Debate Gets Feisty
Friday, 26 September 2025, 4:33 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The government’s seismic risk guidance for buildings is that the worst performing element determined the overall earthquake rating of a building. More >>
Wairarapa-Tararua Water Entity Taking Shape
Friday, 26 September 2025, 4:29 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The constitution formed the legal foundations for the new company, while the shareholders’ agreement outlined how councils would work together as shareholders. More >>
South Auckland Urged To ‘Prove Everyone Wrong’ As Voter Turnout Lags
Friday, 26 September 2025, 4:17 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
South Auckland's participation in local elections is continuing to lag. More >>
'Huge Loss': Rotorua Mourns Loss Of Lakeside Champion
Friday, 26 September 2025, 4:14 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Phill Thomass is being remembered for his leadership, vision and dedication. More >>
Canterbury In A 'Nitrate Emergency': What Does That Mean?
Friday, 26 September 2025, 3:13 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
As one of the final acts of the term, Canterbury Regional councillors declared a nitrate emergency. Some labelled the move as "meaningless" and deepening a divide between town and country. More >>
Invercargill's New Bronze Dogs Prove Contentious
Friday, 26 September 2025, 2:59 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A notice of motion from departing Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark was approved with a narrow 7 - 6 vote at the final council meeting of the term on Tuesday. More >>
Most Council Hopefuls Back Strong Māori Role In Resource Protection - Survey
Friday, 26 September 2025, 7:12 am | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Bay of Plenty Regional Council candidates back strong Māori role in environment - survey. More >>
Gisborne Council Held 55 Workshops Without Telling The Public
Friday, 26 September 2025, 7:08 am | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
The Ombudsman says workshops should still be advertised even if closed. More >>
Election Rally This Weekend
Friday, 26 September 2025, 7:04 am | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
New show: Four of the Whakatāne-Ōhope ward candidates were at the It’s in the Ballot show with Sam Somers at the Whakatāne Little Theatre on Friday night. More >>
Mysterious Stink Plagues Kawerau - Again
Friday, 26 September 2025, 6:52 am | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Kawerau is once again plagued with odours but it is not yet clear whether these are caused by residential or industrial sources or possibly both. More >>
Waimakariri Unimpressed As Timaru Wades In On Bypass Toll
Friday, 26 September 2025, 6:47 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council is unimpressed a fellow Canterbury council has submitted in support of the proposed Woodend Bypass toll. More >>
Greytown Society Loses Funding, Shuts Down
Friday, 26 September 2025, 6:38 am | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The Greytown Sport and Leisure Society provided support services to 14 sports and recreation clubs, including 1st Greytown Scout Group, Greytown Swim Club, and the Wellington Wairarapa Gliding Club. More >>
Selwyn’s First Mana Whenua Rep Hopes Role Will Continue
Friday, 26 September 2025, 6:22 am | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Selwyn’s first mana whenua representative has been honoured to be part of the council and is advocating for the role to continue. More >>
Councils Tackle 'Slum-Like' Beach Camp
Friday, 26 September 2025, 6:16 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Council staff have been monitoring a whitebiting site near Kaiapoi. More >>
Waimakariri Deputy Mayor Ready To Retire
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 5:30 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri Deputy Mayor Neville Atkinson will retire next month after 24 years in local politics. More >>
Education Ministry Backs Down On Agriculture Changes
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 5:27 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Ministry of Education has back down on proposed changes to agriculture and horticulture, amid pressure from schools. More >>
Backflip Sees New Plymouth Grey Power Urge Voters To Keep Māori Wards
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 5:23 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
A decade ago Māori wards faced a binding referendum if five percent of voters signed a petition, and local Grey Power president Hugh Johnson organised New Plymouth's drive for signatures. More >>
Merge Councils To Slash Elected Reps By 95 Per Cent - Councillor
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 5:19 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Taranaki is overgoverned, said six-term councillor Mike Davey at a Federated Farmers candidates meeting, at Mimitangiatua half-an-hour north of New Plymouth. More >>
