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'Living In La-la-Land': Mayor Takes Aim At Zero Rate Rise Promises
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 3:39 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri's mayoral candidates Dan Gordon and Paul Williams squared off at a debate on Tuesday. More >>
Candidates Share Views On Matatā's Wastewater Solution
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 3:34 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The Whakatāne council recently purchased land to build the sewerage scheme in the Bay of Plenty town. More >>
Consent Hearing For Controversial West Coast Dump Begins
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 3:21 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The company’s application to discharge contaminated water from its landfill is opposed by neighbours of the dump and the Grey District Council, whose waterworks plant is directly below it, on the banks of the Grey River. More >>
Roaming Dogs, Illegal Dumping, Housing Top Agenda At Manurewa Candidates’ Meeting
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 3:17 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The candidates - who include a sports broadcaster, former police officer, engineer, and a candidate who spoke of sleeping in a car while still in primary school - were vying for eight positions on the Manurewa local board and two council seats for Manurewa ... More >>
Auditor-General Won’t Probe Tauranga City Council Spending Further
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 3:14 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Senior inquiries specialist Andrew Goddard’s August 26 letter to council chief executive Marty Grenfell said the requests had come from members of Parliament, councillors and the public. More >>
Standing Out Above 16 Others: Hawke's Bay's Most Crowded Election Race
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 3:10 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
A total of 17 candidates are vying for seven positions on the Hastings-Havelock North General Ward, Hawke’s Bay’s most contested local body election race. More >>
Dog Attacks On Auckland's Children Happening Almost Every Day
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 3:06 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Children are being attacked almost daily by roaming dogs in Auckland, data shows. More >>
Police Powerless Over Death Threats To West Coast Council
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 3:03 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The council’s chief executive Joanne Soderlund filed a complaint with the Police in Greymouth at the weekend over recent anonymous threats to the councillors and mayor that included assassination and torture. More >>
Time To Get Candid With The Candidates
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 2:24 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
With voter turnout stalling in recent years, meet-the-candidate evenings might just be the place to encourage voters to bump up their knowledge and exercise their power. More >>
Muscle Car Show Offered Council Helping Hand
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 2:19 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council will assist the organisers of the Muscle Car Madness car show to obtain a resource consent, which has been triggered by the new District Plan. More >>
Golden Bay Candidates Agree On Finding Savings
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 2:04 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Golden Bay Ward candidates were quizzed on their top priorities and what they thought of the 8.9% average rates increase, with those who answered agreeing that savings should be found. More >>
Gisborne Art Show Highlights Weather Impact On Wellbeing
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 1:46 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
A Gisborne artist and community researcher is turning a study on how severe weather impacts health and wellbeing into an art exhibition. Artist and Te Weu Charitable Trust community researcher Dayna Raroa (Ngāti Porou) said the research she co-authored ... More >>
Lakes-Murchison Candidates On Vulnerable Residents
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 1:39 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Candidates for Tasman's Lakes-Murchison Ward have spoken on the need to support vulnerable residents and low earners. More >>
Māori And Pasifika Candidates Rally For Votes: ‘Our Voices Matter In Local Democracy’
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 1:31 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The message echoed throughout the night regarding decisions around housing, parks, libraries, and youth programmes being made without the input of Pasifika and Māori voices. More >>
More Details Of Multi-Million-Dollar Equine Centre Revealed
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 1:21 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The $200m Equine Centre at Lake Hood plans to open by late 2027 with construction set to begin in mid-2026. More >>
Car Audio Crews Say They’re Not Boy Racers As Crackdown Looms
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 1:16 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The Government’s Anti-Social Road Use Bill is being criticised in South Auckland as heavy-handed and unfair, with Pacific car enthusiasts warning it risks criminalising family-friendly gatherings and cultural expression. More >>
Proposed Alcohol Reforms 'Come At High Cost To Communities'
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 1:11 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Communities Against Alcohol Harm, a south Auckland-based group that supports groups to object to licences, said the proposed alcohol reforms were a missed opportunity to reduce harm. More >>
Departing ECan Chair On His Next Move
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 5:09 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury's chairperson is consideration his options as he prepares to step down in next month's election. More >>
'Rabbit Plague': Brazen Bunnies Overrun Property, Causing Pest Control Confusion
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 5:05 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Burrow holes, droppings, dead animals and damage to gardens are among the problems caused by the invasion. More >>
Contractor Named For New Ashburton Bridge
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 4:57 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The long-awaited second Ashburton Bridge is a step closer with the signing of a key agreement. More >>
