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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 >>
‘A Serious Risk’: Drones Around Airports A No-Go, Marlborough District Council Says
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 4:52 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Marlborough Airport chief executive Dean Heiford said that when drones are spotted flying too close to the airfield, breaches are reported to the Civil Aviation Authority. More >>
Affordability And Gravel Priorities For Tasman Mayoral Candidate
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 4:48 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Riwaka man Richard Johns is campaigning to be Tasman's mayor and wants to see rates caps and more gravel extraction across the district. More >>
'Holding Us Back': Candidates Take Aim At ECan
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 4:35 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton’s District Council candidates expressed their frustration at the regional council. More >>
Mayoral Candidates Are Looking For A Cutting Edge - But Not From Vandals
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 4:28 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The latest victim, Hastings mayoral candidate Damon Harvey, had his face chopped out of at least five of his signs over the weekend. More >>
Hefty New Fines For Polluters
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 2:59 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The fine for contaminating water jumps from $750 to $1500 for an individual, and twice that for a company. More >>
Mayor’s Fix And Finish Fund Leaves South Auckland With 'Crumbs'
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 11:24 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Auckland Council's Governing Body has approved $20m to part-fund local board projects, but none will be completed in full. More >>
Greymouth Police Called In Over Death Threats To Councillors
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 10:45 am | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Angry comments on community forums have grown more heated over the past fortnight as residents compare soaring rate bills, and potential water charges. More >>
Act MP Accuses Council Of Campaigning For Māori Wards
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 10:42 am | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Cameron Luxton claims the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is campaigning on social media to keep its Māori ward. More >>
Last Call For Iwi Reps On Taranaki Environment Watchdog
Saturday, 30 August 2025, 3:55 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
The powerful Policy and Planning Committee steers the direction of the council, while the Consents and Regulatory Committee oversees the nitty-gritty of resource consents, compliance and pollution. More >>
The Big Issues Facing Invercargill
Saturday, 30 August 2025, 3:51 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A pre-election report has detailed a series of challenges for the small city of just over 55,000, including water service delivery, an ageing population, earthquake risks and getting back to a balanced budget. More >>
