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Ashburton Mayoral Hopeful Has Lowest Council Attendance
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 3:50 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton Mayoral hopeful Rob Mackle has the lowest attendance at council meetings this term. More >>
Ruapehu Boosts Civil Defence Ahead Of Government Shakeup
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 3:31 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Emergency Management Officer Simon Osborne said the council had been investing in both people and technology to meet that challenge. More >>
Ashburton Mayoral Candidate Shocked By Deputy Call
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 3:28 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton Mayoral candidate Jeff Ryan surprised Liz McMillan by publicly announcing he would make her his deputy if elected, despite his previous critical comments. More >>
‘No Quick Fix’: Whanganui Port Dredging Trial Ends Early After Delays And Setbacks
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 3:22 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Intensive dredging in the Whanganui Port basin is being cut short to allow one of the vessels to return to Westport before expected bad weather. Westport Harbour’s dredge Kawatiri, owned by Buller District Council, was brought in to ... More >>
Blind, Low-Vision Residents Support Street Flag Ban
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 2:40 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Members of a Nelson Tasman accessibility forum have voiced their support for a ban on street advertising flags after a Richmond café publicly opposed the rule. More >>
Wayne Brown Picks Howick Event Over Mayoral Debate
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 2:26 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Auckland mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni has taken a shot at mayor Wayne Brown for snubbing a debate with his challengers. Leoni will attend the University of Auckland mayoral debate tonight [Tuesday], while Auckland's mayor will instead attend a "long-booked" ... More >>
Ngāti Oneone Land Return Investigation Plan Approved By Gisborne Council
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 2:20 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Eight parcels of land in Kaiti are prioritised for potential purchase by the hapū. More >>
End In Sight For West Coast's Combined Plan - As Costs Climb
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 3:52 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The hearings panel that heard the hundreds of submissions on the Tai o Poutini Plan is due to release its Decisions Report by September 8. More >>
The Challenges Of Caring For Auckland's Ageing, Diverse Population
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 12:08 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Having cared for her elderly parents full-time for over three years while balancing her own family responsibilities, Tauamiti says the services must reflect the culture and linguistic backgrounds of diverse communities. More >>
Vape And Liquor Stores Pair Up In Auckland Despite Opposition
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 11:53 am | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Bottle shops approved by the District Licensing committee (DLC) to sell vapes alongside alcohol include Finlayson Liquor in Clendon Park, Liquor Legends East Tamaki, and Hall Ave Liquor Centre in Māngere. More >>
‘We Should Lament The Loss Of 19 Doctors’: South Auckland Hears Dr Te Moke’s Challenge
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 11:06 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Te Moke delivered his message at a sold-out event at Auckland Council's Māngere East Library on 21 August, as part of the We Read series. More >>
Colac Bay's Shabby Surfer Faces Hefty Replacement Cost
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 10:57 am | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Assessments and community feedback had now deemed the surfer beyond repair and in need of replacement, a report prepared for a meeting this week showed. More >>
ECan To Debate Future Of Regional Council
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 10:51 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury will debate a paper on the future of regional government on Wednesday. More >>
Waimakariri Elections: How To Keep Rates Down In A Growth Region
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 10:39 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri district is one of the fastest growing districts in the country and managing that growth is a challenge, says Waimakariri District Council chief executive Jeff Millward. More >>
Caution Urged For Residents Taking Free Flood Debris Firewood
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 10:32 am | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Residents taking firewood from piles of woody debris pulled from Tasman's rivers are welcome to do so, but they should be careful. More >>
Upper Selwyn Huts Decision Day Looms
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 10:22 am | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Upper Selwyn Huts residents look likely to avoid an eviction and finally learn what their future holds. Upper Selwyn Huts is a small settlement about 30kms south-west of Christchurch. More >>
Charity Urges Stronger Pathways For Youth Employment
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 10:10 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The Tupulaga le Lumana’i programme, which translates to ‘youth for the future’, has a contract to enrol 135 young people by June 2026, with a target of at least 70 per cent progressing to either employment or education. More >>
'I'm Only Human': Rotorua Council Hopeful Breaks Silence On Bankruptcies
Monday, 25 August 2025, 8:28 am | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Rotorua council hopeful fronts her bankruptcy past, citing growth and integrity. More >>
Councillor Or Chat-Bot? Rotorua’s First Local Election With AI In The Mix
Monday, 25 August 2025, 8:24 am | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Rotorua candidates debate authenticity, efficiency and capability in first AI election. More >>
South Auckland Leaders Push For Fair Share Of Fix It Finish Fund
Saturday, 23 August 2025, 6:49 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
South Auckland leaders are ramping up pressure on Auckland Council to expand its $20 million Fix It Finish Fund, amid warnings the city's youth are being short-changed on sports and community infrastructure. The fund was set up after the sale of Auckland ... More >>
