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Local Elections 2025: Rotorua Councillor Candidates Reveal Key Policies

Sunday, 7 September 2025, 6:28 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter

Quick takes from Rotorua Lakes Council candidates on their priorities if elected. More >>

Gisborne Candidate Hopes To Trade Flooring For The Council Table

Sunday, 7 September 2025, 6:22 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter

McKenzie, a flooring installer for 47 years, is now seeking new opportunities. More >>

Council Hopefuls Tackle Rates, Housing Ahead Of Western Bay Elections

Sunday, 7 September 2025, 6:18 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter

Western Bay local elections: Councillor candidates on the big issues. More >>

‘Devil Incarnate’ Shocks Crowd At Nelson Candidates Event

Sunday, 7 September 2025, 6:07 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

One candidate gave himself the label after he rejected the need for a sustainable transport network. More >>

Data Blindspot: Hundreds Of Booze Sellers Missing In National Figures

Sunday, 7 September 2025, 5:59 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

More alcohol suppliers than national figures suggest. More >>

Northland 2025 Local Election Candidates’ Meetings In Full Swing

Friday, 5 September 2025, 5:02 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter

The community gatherings are all face-to-face except for an online Māori wards hui on September 15. More >>

Youth Careers Event Receives Council Funding Boost

Friday, 5 September 2025, 4:48 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter

Council’s community partnerships advisor Jodie Griffiths and events and community partnerships manager Samantha Young told council that the community wanted the event to continue. More >>

Contentious Dam Hangs Over Central Hawke’s Bay Elections

Friday, 5 September 2025, 4:44 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

The controversial Ruataniwha Dam was first proposed around 13 years ago - now two of the main agitators for and against the original proposal are making a bid to return to council. More >>

Balancing Rates And Services In Carterton

Friday, 5 September 2025, 4:04 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

Local Democracy Reporting has asked Carterton mayoral candidates what they will do to ensure rates are kept affordable for residents, while maintaining an acceptable level of service. More >>

Kawerau's New Hope: Plan To Replace Coal With Pine Ramps Up

Friday, 5 September 2025, 3:58 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

The plant promises to bring over 50 new jobs to Kawerau while helping decarbonise New Zealand’s energy supply. More >>

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 >>