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Green MPs Urge Voting Extension In South Wairarapa
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 2:22 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Māori ward candidate profiles were left out of voting packs, which affected candidates labelled a “serious failure of democratic process”. More >>
Secrecy Surrounds Te Anau's Embattled Bird Sanctuary
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 2:19 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Great South general manager regional strategy Bobbi Brown said 90 submissions were received during a three-week consultation ending 3 August and hoped the next steps could be shared soon. More >>
Buller's Political Hopefuls Plead Their Case To Voters
Friday, 12 September 2025, 4:46 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Buller local government nominees made their case to voters on Thursday night. More >>
Featherston Council Hopefuls Plan To Scrutinise Costs
Friday, 12 September 2025, 4:42 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
LDR asked South Wairarapa District Council Featherston ward candidates what priorities they will focus on, if elected. More >>
Whakatāne Mayor's Pitch To Voters: 'I Don’t Do Promises'
Friday, 12 September 2025, 4:33 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca says he is not making any election promises. “I don’t do promises, I make commitments. I commit to try to do things,” he told local democracy reporting. As he seeks re-election, he feels he has ... More >>
Secret Co-Governance Claim Rejected As 'Toxic Politics'
Friday, 12 September 2025, 4:28 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
The New Plymouth District Ratepayers’ Alliance (NPDRA) says the New Plymouth community is “being intentionally kept in the dark” about a plan to establish co-governance of Waitara. More >>
Not Enough Coin For Urgent Bridge Work In Carterton
Friday, 12 September 2025, 4:20 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Of the 38 structures identified as high priority in Carterton, four were categorised as urgent. More >>
From Antarctica To Council: Candidate’s Vision For Gisborne
Friday, 12 September 2025, 4:14 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Jodie Curtis is one of 19 candidates contesting eight general ward seats. More >>
South Auckland Residents Slam Plan To Cut Rubbish Collection To Fortnightly
Friday, 12 September 2025, 4:10 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The trial, expected to begin in February for 10,000 households, would be used in any decision on a regional rollout. More >>
Mayoral Candidate Demands Speaking Rights At Kaiapoi Meeting
Friday, 12 September 2025, 4:04 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Mayoral candidate Paul Williams had his request to speak at a candidates meeting in Kaiapoi declined. More >>
Answers Sought Over Māori Ward Profile Omission
Friday, 12 September 2025, 4:00 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Three candidates were left out of the booklet: Keno, who is also running for the mayoralty; Maude Maxwell; and Linda Steel. More >>
Zero Rates Can Lead To Long Term Pain For Ratepayers - Former Mayors
Friday, 12 September 2025, 3:50 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Two former North Canterbury mayors say zero rates can cost more in the long run, while a retiring South Otago mayor says capping rates has proved costly for his ratepayers. More >>
New Advisory Group To Help Guide Destination Marlborough
Friday, 12 September 2025, 3:45 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Destination Marlborough general manager Tracey Green said the purpose of the Marlborough Destination Advisory Group (MDAG) was to “grow, connect and champion a sustainable Marlborough visitation sector”. More >>
Candidate Kuru Ketu: Communication Key For Ruapehu District Council
Friday, 12 September 2025, 3:08 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Ketu’s professional background is in environmental law, with seven years’ experience as an environmental litigator and lawyer and three years as an independent hearings commissioner. More >>
Five North Canterbury Candidates Battle For Two ECan Spots
Friday, 12 September 2025, 2:52 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Five candidates are standing in the North Canterbury / Ōpukepuke constituency for Environment Canterbury, including the two sitting councillors. More >>
'Green' Loan To Help Beachside Village At Risk Of Rising Seas
Friday, 12 September 2025, 2:48 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui District Council has secured a $23.5m green loan to fund coastal retreat efforts. More >>
Ecan Explores Ways To Make Money From Land
Friday, 12 September 2025, 2:42 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury is considering how it can leverage its landholdings to help fund flood protections. More >>
Southland Council Candidates Share Aspirations
Friday, 12 September 2025, 2:08 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Incumbent councillor Peter McDonald kicked the event off by telling those gathered his priorities were flood defence and local government re-organisation. More >>
South Wairarapa Māori Ward Error A ‘Serious Failure’
Friday, 12 September 2025, 2:03 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Although apologies have been made to candidates Andrea Rutene and Whitu Karauna, they have labelled it a “serious failure of democratic process”. More >>
Mobile Ballot Boxes To Roll Out In Ōpōtiki
Friday, 12 September 2025, 1:58 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The district has NZ Post boxes in Ōpōtiki, at the Te Kaha General Store, Te Kaha, Omaio Beach Store, Omaio and Waihau Bay Store. More >>
