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Wairarapa Country Pub's Liquor Licence Opposed
Friday, 5 September 2025, 3:49 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The compliance visit followed an incident in December where a group was refused entry to the pub. More >>
Anne Huriwai Hopes To Improve Iwi-Council Partnerships
Friday, 5 September 2025, 3:45 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Born and bred in Rangitukia, near the mouth of the Waiapu River, Huriwai has worked for iwi for the last 30 years. More >>
Masterton Town Hall Vision: Where To Now?
Friday, 5 September 2025, 3:40 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Local Democracy Reporting has asked Masterton’s mayoral candidates whether they support the council’s current Long Term Plan direction to build a new facility on site. More >>
Ashburton Residents Happier With Council, But Road Complaints Remain
Friday, 5 September 2025, 3:32 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Roading remains Ashburton residents’ biggest gripe despite overall satisfaction with the council hitting 73% in this year’s survey. More >>
‘Future Generations Will Be Proud’ – Nelson Approves Museum’s Archive Plan
Friday, 5 September 2025, 3:23 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Nelson City Council has approved the Nelson Provincial Museum's plan to build its new archive in Richmond, but Mayor Nick Smith remains unconvinced. More >>
Riverton’s Iconic Pāua Shell Can't Catch A Break
Friday, 5 September 2025, 3:10 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A Southland town icon which underwent major refurbishment requires further repairs for small cracks and peeling, just one year on. More >>
‘Cats Are The Bane Of My Life’: Claws Out At Candidate Event
Friday, 5 September 2025, 3:03 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
The idea of a cat control bylaw seemed particularly important to residents due to the damage feral cats do to the native wildlife of the Sounds. More >>
Nicola Willis Shoots Down Ashburton Candidate's Roading Promise
Friday, 5 September 2025, 2:58 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has ruled out an Ashburton mayoral candidate's campaign pledge. More >>
Director Of Illegal Container-Style Boarding House Fined $54k
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 3:30 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Fire safety systems were inadequate for a boarding house of that scale and the cabins were not arranged to provide appropriate escape routes. More >>
'You Can't Stop Stupid': New Hazard Rules For Homeowners
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 3:25 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The portal would show the various risk zones, allow people to look at the maps and reports and evaluate risks to their property. More >>
Gisborne Election Campaign Kicks Off With Crowded Candidate Event
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 3:14 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Local election billboards are up across Gisborne this week. More >>
'Never Get Ill': Deputy Mayor's Secret To Near-Perfect Meeting Attendance
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 3:09 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The attendance of Invercargill’s elected members has been provided to Local Democracy Reporting under LGOIMA, showing an average of 88 percent for full council meetings to the end of July. More >>
Councils Seek Government Pass To 'Fix' District Plans
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 3:06 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A halt to district plans by central Government has left North Canterbury councils feeling frustrated. More >>
The Kaikōura Candidates Seeking A Seat At The Council Table
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 2:46 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Sixteen candidates seek a seat at the Kaikōura District Council table. More >>
Another Environment Court Appeal Over Canterbury Housing Development
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 2:42 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Ohoka housing development in North Canterbury is set to face another Environment Court appeal, following the passing of the Waimakariri District Plan. More >>
Air Chathams Welcomes Government Support
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 4:04 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Air Chathams announced in April that it may need to discontinue its Whakatāne to Auckland service by the end of this year, as it has been operating it at a loss since 2023. More >>
Inside The Debate About The Nelson Museum’s Archive Facility
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 4:00 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The mayor has pitted himself against an organisation owned by the council he leads in a war of words on social media over the last fortnight. More >>
Larger Nitrous Oxide Canisters Spark Fears In Manurewa
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 3:54 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
A local body councillor fears "the youth of our community will suffer incredibly" if the larger bottles become commonplace. More >>
The Popular Holiday Region With Sweeping Speed Changes
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 3:51 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The district’s final speed limit reductions have been approved, signalling the end of a process which has taken years, cost hundreds of thousands, and will see slower speeds along almost 16% of the road network. More >>
Teen Candidate Frustrated As Pink Election Signs Stolen
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 3:46 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Bianca O'Keefe, who is running as an independent for the Waitākere Local Board for the first time, said 10 of her 60 election signs had disappeared in the past two weeks. More >>
