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Workload Pressure Likely To Mount For Invercargill Councillors
Monday, 26 October 2026, 3:02 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
On Tuesday, a paper from mayor Tom Campbell will be tabled at a council meeting proposing all councillors be added to the Risk and Assurance Committee, and one councillor be added to the Water Committee. More >>
Selwyn Mayor: Lizard Surveys Holding Up Big Projects
Monday, 26 October 2026, 2:59 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Mayor Lydia Gliddon made the jest at the finance and performance meeting on Thursday, where it was revealed that lizard surveys, which cost $14,000 each, could hold up three major projects. More >>
Mayor Casts Deciding Vote On Selwyn Speed Limit Changes
Monday, 26 October 2026, 2:50 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The almost 40 planned changes will go to NZTA for final approval, with $11,000 worth of new signs expected to go up from December. More >>
Whangārei Mayor Warns Society Must Change Course As Environmental Pressures Mount
Monday, 26 October 2026, 2:50 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Couper pointed to excessive fishing, damaging farming practices and the overuse of chemicals that in some places had polluted waterways and land as examples of the pressures facing ecosystems. More >>
Gisborne Flood Resilience Fund: $71.1m Projects Move To Design And Consenting
Monday, 26 October 2026, 2:39 pm | Imogen Brophy - Local Democracy Reporter
Gisborne District Council has held six meetings since the second week of October to update the public on investigations and gather feedback on proposed flood resilience measures. More >>
Canterbury Regional Council Slashes Consent Delays
Monday, 26 October 2026, 2:16 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury is in a strong position after posting its annual report, chairperson Dr Deon Swiggs says. More >>
Mauao Recovery Costs Forecast To Reach $10.5m After $3.5m Funding Approval
Monday, 26 October 2026, 2:09 pm | Ayla Yeoman - Local Democracy Reporter
Six holidaymakers died when a section of Mauao collapsed into Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park, owned by Tauranga City Council, about 9.30am on January 22 after record rain. More >>
Waitaki Candidates Tackle Rural Concerns
Monday, 26 October 2026, 1:32 pm | Claire Taylor - Local Democracy Reporter
Hosted by Federated Farmers and moderated by former Waitaki District councillor Jim Thomson, the panel began 45 minutes late after organisers waited for Labour candidate Damien O’Connor who failed to appear. More >>
No ‘Ticking Clock’ Keeps Shoppers In Town On Blenheim’s Free Parking Friday
Monday, 26 October 2026, 1:26 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Free parking would bring people back into town to support local businesses, said one of the Blenheim residents. More >>
‘Doesn’t Make Sense’: Waikato Mayor Slams Rogue Amalgamation Break-Up Bid
Monday, 26 October 2026, 1:19 pm | Jordan Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Asked if the councillors’ criticisms of the Government delaying the reform were warranted, Local Government Minister Simon Watts said “common issues that need further work before decisions can be made” were identified. More >>
Boaties Face New Biosecurity Gate At Popular Northland Lake
Monday, 26 October 2026, 12:52 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Under the new Lake Taharoa system, boaties are encouraged to complete the self-certification process at least 48 hours before travelling to the lake. More >>
‘We Can’t Help Everyone’: Community Funding Pleas Outpace Council Budget
Monday, 26 October 2026, 12:02 pm | Rebecca Hogan - Local Democracy Reporter
On Wednesday, committee chairwoman Lorna Johnson said everybody was experiencing cost of living pressures and although the committee wanted to offer as much support as possible, “we can’t help everyone.” More >>
Council Scrambling To Open Popular Seaside Campground For Summer
Monday, 26 October 2026, 11:24 am | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
District council acting group manager Jendi Paterson responded to Stratford’s concerns, saying the council and trust had talked about the site’s future “well before” the lease ended. More >>
Fire Chief Backs $310k Plan To Lower Cambridge Speed Bumps
Monday, 26 October 2026, 11:19 am | Jordan Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Six speed bumps have been prioritised for modification, with work expected to begin before Christmas. More >>
Marlborough’s Stadium 2000 To Get Solar Panels As Visits Hit 1.4 Million
Monday, 26 October 2026, 11:13 am | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Marlborough Stadium Trust treasurer Samantha Forrest said at the trust’s annual general meeting on Wednesday that the panels would be installed by the end of February, following minor roof strengthening works. More >>
'I Want A Revolutionary': Tauranga Councillor Seeks New CEO
Monday, 26 October 2026, 11:07 am | Ayla Yeoman - Local Democracy Reporter
Mayor Mahé Drysdale told the meeting that finding a new chief executive needed to be treated as a priority and was expected to run until March. More >>
Māori Artists Bring Stories Of Identity, Resistance And Values To Whanganui Exhibition
Monday, 26 October 2026, 10:59 am | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The exhibition features five artists, with backing from collectives and organisations including Te Pae Tawhiti Collective, Kiitahi Toi, and the Tamaūpoko and Tūpoho arts alliance. More >>
Election Candidates Focus On Food For Canterbury Debate
Friday, 23 October 2026, 6:35 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Candidates have debated food security at a Vote for Kai election meeting run by Food Secure North Canterbury at the Rangiora RSA. More >>
Scientists Urge Action Over Franz Josef Flooding Risk
Friday, 23 October 2026, 6:03 pm | Vihan Dalal - Local Democracy Reporter
TAG has just reviewed the 10-year Waiho River Management Plan, concluding the West Coast Regional Council must act more urgently than the 10-year timeframe allowed in the plan. More >>
New $11.5M Whitianga Transfer Station Solves ‘Crying Need’
Friday, 23 October 2026, 5:53 pm | Jordan Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The centre, which had a ceremonial opening on Tuesday, filled a “crying need” in the community and had been ten years in the making, Thames-Coromandel District Council mayor Peter Revell said. More >>
