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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 >>
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 >>
