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Tasman Council Seeks To Rebuild Community Trust
Saturday, 23 August 2025, 6:44 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Following a "disappointing" drop in resident satisfaction with the organisation, Tasman District Council is reviewing its processes to rebuild trust. More >>
Masterton Council Changes Tack On Headquarters
Saturday, 23 August 2025, 6:41 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Council chief executive Kym Fell said the new approach was the right call for Masterton and its ratepayers, rather than what councillors had approved in the 2024-34 Long-Term Plan. More >>
Wairarapa's Māori Wards 'Too Important To Lose'
Saturday, 23 August 2025, 6:38 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Last year, the Coalition Government restored the pre-2021 policy settings, requiring a simple majority vote to bind the council on Māori wards for two local government terms. More >>
Gisborne Council Approves Ngāti Oneone Land Return Investigation Plan
Saturday, 23 August 2025, 2:30 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Eight parcels of land in Kaiti are prioritised for potential purchase by the hapū. More >>
Veteran Marlborough Candidate Cautions Against 'Unrealistic' Rates Promises
Friday, 22 August 2025, 5:37 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Of the 14 people currently at the table, 11 were standing again. Four of them were already in, having run unopposed Hope, Sally Arbuckle and Scott Adams in the Wairau-Awatere ward, and Allanah Burgess in the Māori ward. More >>
Warning Sounded Over Greymouth Game Fishing
Friday, 22 August 2025, 5:32 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Concerns over water and boating safety sparked discussion at the council on Tuesday over the lack of a Harbourmaster, for the Grey District. More >>
Council Chair Speeds Over 100 Times In Work Car
Friday, 22 August 2025, 5:29 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Horrell is the only elected member with a company car and exceeded the limit a total of 107 times during a one-year period. More >>
Food Waste Plant Proposed For Blenheim Landfill
Friday, 22 August 2025, 5:26 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
A trial plant that uses insect bioconversion and anaerobic digestion to break down organic waste is proposed for Blenheim’s Bluegums Landfill, if the funding can be sourced. More >>
Ashburton Mayor Wants "Cost-Effective" Wildlife Management For Second Bridge
Friday, 22 August 2025, 5:22 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says lizards will move to make way for Ashburton’s second bridge. And the birds will too. More >>
Ashburton Signs Off Stand-Alone Water Plan
Friday, 22 August 2025, 5:18 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton has adopted a plan for managing drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services in-house. More >>
Resident Urges Tougher Stance On Illegal Dumping In Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Friday, 22 August 2025, 5:15 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Fagafeuō Tuigamala, also known as Fang, made an emotional appeal about the illegal dumping in the community. More >>
When Libraries Become Creative Hubs for Pacific youth
Friday, 22 August 2025, 5:10 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Onehunga Library is opening its doors and filling its shelves not only with books, but also beats, lyrics, and talanoa. More >>
Breaking Down Comedy Barriers: Pacific Women Take The Mic
Friday, 22 August 2025, 5:07 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
A free series of comedy workshops is helping to create a space for Pasifika women to step into an industry where they're underrepresented. More >>
Work Stops As Human Remains Found
Friday, 22 August 2025, 4:55 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Whakatāne District Council strategic Māori partnership kaihautū and acting commercial services general manager Hone Patrick confirmed yesterday that work had stopped following the discovery of bones. More >>
Former Gisborne Herald Editor Jeremy Muir Runs For Council Seat
Friday, 22 August 2025, 4:52 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
He wants the council to be more 'responsive, communicative, and transparent'. More >>
Local Leaders Say Woodend Bypass Toll Would Cause Safety Issues
Friday, 22 August 2025, 4:48 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaiapoi North School and Te Kura o Tuahiwi fear issues with speeding motorists will only get worse if a toll is imposed on the planned Woodend Bypass. More >>
CBD Brothel Plan Abandoned After Mayoral Candidate's Condemnation
Friday, 22 August 2025, 4:33 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The application said the nature of the business set to be conducted under the licence was “brothel”. More >>
Waste To Energy Plant Possibility For Future
Friday, 22 August 2025, 4:22 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The creation of a waste to energy plant for Ōpōtiki was among items discussed yesterday as Ōpōtiki District Council adopted its Waste Management and Minimilisation Plan 2024-2030. The plan is a statutory requirement for councils and must ... More >>
Ōpōtiki Water Services Requires $70m Spend
Friday, 22 August 2025, 4:18 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The plan must demonstrate how the council will meet future regulatory requirements for three waters and that it is financially sustainable and can support growth in the district. More >>
Wai+T Water Plan Wins Over Majority
Friday, 22 August 2025, 4:14 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Tararua, Masterton, Carterton, and South Wairarapa councils are now bound together in a joint water services delivery agreement to deliver Local Water Done Well reform. More >>
