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‘Sign Of The Times’: Marlborough’s Film Scene Takes A Long Slumber
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 2:33 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
In the way of Smaug, Jake Sully and Sleeping Beauty, Marlborough’s screen office is being placed into a long slumber. The rise of AI, political changes, economic conditions and the fickle nature of movie making are all being blamed for ... More >>
Glen Eden Residents Demand Action On Clogged Rail Crossing Left Off Upgrade List
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 3:47 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Level crossings in Takanini and Glen Innes are slated to be removed as part of Auckland Transport’s preparations for the City Rail Link but the Glen Eden level crossing, by the train station on Glenview Rd, was not included. More >>
Whangārei Faces First New Local Election Voting System Change In A Generation
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 3:34 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Voters will need to choose their 14 Whangārei District Council (WDC) politicians via the Single Transferable Vote (STV) voting system for this year’s local elections. More >>
Tonnes Of 'Toxic' Waste Removed From Mortgagee Sale Property
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 3:19 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The new owner of a rural Tasman property is currently clearing up more than 13,000kg/L of hazardous waste left on the site by the previous owner. More >>
Union Claims Rotorua Nursery Closing, Council Says No Decisions Made Yet
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 3:16 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
The Rotorua Lakes Council says it is discussing 'a proposal' with staff. More >>
'I Never Stop Learning': Half A Century With The Same Employer
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 3:11 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Geospatial analyst Ian Tyler was soon looking to retire from Nelson City Council after working at the organisation for half a century. More >>
Masterton Town Hall: Plough On Or Rethink?
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 3:04 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Masterton’s town hall is up for demolition. Local Democracy Reporting asked the council’s general ward candidates if they support the current Long Term Plan direction to build a new facility on the site. More >>
Ashburton Council Awards Major Roading Contract
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 2:32 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Ashburton District Council has granted Fulton Hogan Ashburton the five-year, $40.7 million roading operations and maintenance contract. More >>
Bogus Whakatāne Candidate Event Stumps Voters
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 2:22 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Notices about the event have been circulating on social media for two weeks. More >>
ECan Rejects Ashburton Candidate's Gravel Claims
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 2:19 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The regional council has refuted claims by an Ashburton mayoral candidate suggesting ECan isn’t doing enough when it comes to gravel extraction. More >>
Tāwhiao McMaster Quits Council Race To Contest Te Tai Hauāuru Seat
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 2:13 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Te Tai Hauāuru stretches across the western North Island from South Waikato, Te Kuiti and Taumarunui through Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatū and down to Tawa. More >>
Whanganui Māori Ward: Julie Herewini Says It's Time For A Wahine Māori From The Awa
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 2:07 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The first-time candidate is one of five Māori standing for the new ward’s two seats. Born in Raetihi, she affiliates to Ngāti Rangi and Te Āti Haunui-ā-Pāpārangi, and hapū Ngāti Rangituhia and Ngāti Ruaka. More >>
Whanganui Māori Ward: Papakāinga Builder Stands For Seat
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 1:41 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kimiora Trust founder is one of five candidates vying for the district’s first two Māori ward seats. More >>
Napier Candidates Divided Over Future Of Māori Wards
Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 5:18 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Māori wards will make a difference. They bring Māori voices and experiences into council decisions, which means our city gets solutions that are more practical and inclusive. More >>
Clark Believes He Could Be Mayor Of Tasman And Invercargill
Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 5:11 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Andrew Maxwell Clark has a checkered past but is running for mayor at both ends of the South Island - what is he offering Tasman voters? More >>
Whanganui Māori Ward: Phil ‘Bear’ Reweti Fighting For Māori Voice
Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 5:07 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The plain-spoken activist – a lifelong union man – is one of five candidates contesting two seats in the new Māori ward. More >>
Poll Suggests Marcus Buddo Leading Race For Hastings Mayor
Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 5:01 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The independent poll of 500 residents, paid for by the Taxpayers’ Union, found Buddo had the support of 25% of decided voters, with Damon Harvey on 14%, Wendy Schollum on 12%, Steve Gibson on 9% and Darrin Wilson on 3%. More >>
The Battle For Kaiapoi-Woodend Council Seats
Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 4:54 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Ten candidates are vying for four seats at the Waimakariri District Council table, with just two councillors, Brent Cairns and Philip Redmond, seeking re-election. More >>
Five Men Run For Hurunui's West Ward
Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 4:47 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Five men are standing in Hurunui's west ward, including two sitting councillors. More >>
School Students Demand Answers At Māngere Candidates’ Forum
Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 4:42 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Manuia Fox-Romia, head girl for Māngere College, challenged candidates on the disconnect between council and communities. More >>
