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Westland Council Agrees To Water Plan
Friday, 29 August 2025, 2:17 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Westland District Councillors voted this afternoon to support a Coast-wide water services company. The council is the first of the region’s three district councils to make the decision, with the Buller and Grey District councils set to vote tomorrow ... More >>
The Country's Most Hit Overbridge: Is It Time To Close The Road?
Friday, 29 August 2025, 2:07 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Tinwald viaduct is temporarily closed, awaiting repairs after the bridge structure was damaged. It is planned to reopen once the repairs are completed, which could take months, but there are some who think it would be better if it stays closed. More >>
Kaikōura Pine Forest Set For Native Regeneration
Friday, 29 August 2025, 2:04 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaikōura's South Bay Forest Reserve is set to be regenerated as Pōhowera Park. More >>
Marlborough Council Holds Too Many Secret Meetings, Ombudsman Says
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 6:10 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
The Marlborough District Council held 81 briefings and workshops over this council's three-year term. More >>
Researchers Target Rising HIV Diagnoses Among Māori
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 6:08 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
A new research project will examine why Māori are less likely to access HIV prevention services. More >>
Sewage Overflows Put Tāmaki Estuary Health Under Scrutiny
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 6:03 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The health of the Tāmaki Estuary is under scrutiny as environmental advocates raise concerns about sewage overflows, climate change and biodiversity loss in one of Auckland’s most vulnerable waterways. In a recent address to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, ... More >>
Rotorua’s New Bylaw Takes Aim At Abandoned Shopping Trolleys
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 5:58 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
The new bylaws covered unsafe begging at street lights, building veranda safety, dangerous buildings and a waste bylaw. More >>
Mayors Make United Call For More Driver Testing Closer To Home
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 5:43 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Canterbury's mayors have backed a call for driver licence testing to be made available in rural areas. More >>
NZTA Must Consider Consequences Of Woodend Bypass Toll - MP
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 5:38 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey says NZTA needs to consider "unintended consequences'' before recommending a toll be imposed on the Woodend Bypass. More >>
Battle Looming In Rangiora Council Ward
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 5:30 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
10 candidates are vying for four seats in Waimakariri's Rangiora-Ashley ward. More >>
Grey Rates Pain Sparks Call To Revive Ratepayers Association
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 4:48 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Just over 48 percent of eligible Grey electors voted in 2022. More >>
Marlborough’s Wheelie-Bin Overstuffers Put On Notice
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 4:43 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
The council’s new waste minimisation bylaw, due to come into effect on Monday, includes a three-strikes process ending with the confiscation of a household’s kerbside bins. More >>
Carterton Mayoral Hopefuls Set Sights On Priorities
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 4:36 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The base of the triangle consists of core projects that maintain a minimum level of safety, efficiency and service that enables us to live in the region. Examples include transport, water, sewerage, power, waste services etc. More >>
Council Mandate Shrinking, Bill Misses The Mark In Masterton
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 3:44 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Key reforms in the Bill included a renewed focus on core services by removing the four ‘well-beings’ requirements; and forcing councils to prioritise core services when managing finances and setting rates. More >>
Ōpōtiki Voters Won't Get Candidate Meeting
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 3:39 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Ōpōtiki District Council’s deputy electoral officer Cindy Butt said the council had offered all candidates standing for council seats the opportunity to do a short video introducing themselves. More >>
Southland Marae Finally Gets Its Building For $1
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 3:09 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A Southland Times article from March detailed the effort that had gone into re-establishing the marae after about a decade, with a goal of bringing people together. More >>
Major Tauranga Roading Project Set To Go Ahead Without NZTA funding
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 2:57 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillors have been presented with a revised "value for money" option of the Cameron Road Stage 2 development. More >>
'They Can’t Ignore Us': ECan's Rallying Cry Over Government 'Threat'
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 2:55 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury is hoping to find a Canterbury solution for the future of regional governance, as it responds to a lack of engagement for the Government on the issue. More >>
'They Can’t Ignore Us': ECan's Rallying Cry Over Government 'Threat'
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 2:54 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury is hoping to find a Canterbury solution for the future of regional governance, as it responds to a lack of engagement for the Government on the issue. More >>
Three Councils Team Up For Major Water Reforms
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 6:08 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The plan sets out how drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services will be delivered in the future. More >>
