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Vying For Votes: Richmond Event Tests Appetite For Change
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 4:33 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A Friday night candidates' event seemed to pit the incumbent Richmond Ward councillors against the outsiders seeking their seats. More >>
Keeping The Waka Level: Jim Edmonds Stands Again For Raki Māori Seat
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 3:58 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
At 76, the Golden Shears winner has dedicated his life to serving whānau, hapū and iwi, and is determined to have Māori voices heard and respected at the council table. More >>
Council Leaders Question Whether Rates Capping Is Viable
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 3:54 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury council leaders have questioned whether rates capping is viable. More >>
Councils Hope To Confirm New Water Committees Soon
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 3:49 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury's councils are working with Environment Canterbury and local Rūnanga to form water committees to replace zone committees, which were disbanded earlier this year. More >>
Marlborough Candidates Aim To Bring Life Back To Blenheim’s CBD
Tuesday, 16 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 >>
Ex-Council CEO Seeking Mayoralty Wants District To 'Partner For Progress’
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 2:50 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Western Bay mayoral race: Former CEO John Holyoake promotes partnership approach More >>
Nelson Candidates Divide Crowd On Pay Equity
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 2:45 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Getting Nelson's local election candidates to talk about pay equity at a union-run event has proven to be difficult for the hosts and dangerous for the candidates. More >>
Petition To Save Chateau Tongariro To Be Presented At Parliament
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 10:20 am | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton will present the petition – signed by 15,469 people – to Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne on the steps of Parliament at midday, before it is lodged with the House. More >>
Mining Cabins Open On West Coast Ahead Of Worker Influx
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 3:32 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Funding for ten cabins has come from the company, a loan from Development West Coast, and Better-Off funding granted to the Buller District Council as part of the last government’s three waters project. More >>
Payback Plan: Selwyn Candidate Proposes Salary Refunds For Rate Rises Over Inflation
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 3:19 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A Selwyn candidate is proposing that councillors should refund their salaries to match any rate rise over inflation. More >>
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 >>
