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Not Doing Less, But Not Doing More: What's Been Cut From The Bus Budget

Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 6:01 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter

Bay of Plenty Regional Council cuts $3.87m from public transport budget. More >>

Grey Mayor Apologises For Council Laughter Over Rates Pushback

Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 5:55 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter

Laughter at a meeting prompting apologies from the Grey Mayor. More >>

Councillor Asks How Elderly Can Use New Children’s Playground

Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 5:51 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter

The question came on Tuesday as the Marlborough District Council approved $488,000 from the $1.4m land subdivision reserve to build the new recreational space on Vickerman St in Grovetown. More >>

Residents Call For Huge Solar Farm Consent To Be Notified

Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 5:48 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

North Canterbury residents have petitioned Environment Canterbury to publicly notify a resource consent for a proposed solar farm near Waipara. More >>

Whakatāne School Debate Fires Up Mayoral Race

Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 5:37 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

The public was invited to come along and get to know all six mayoral candidates at an event organised by Whakatāne High School’s Interact Club at the school hall. More >>

‘Fat, Useless, Plastic Poly’: Women Candidates Speak Out On Hoarding Vandalism

Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 5:32 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Election hoardings have been vandalised and graffitied with offensive and racist words. More >>

Potential Buyer For Troubled Whanganui Pilot Academy

Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 5:29 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter

The negotiations follow a review of options for the flight school, which was temporarily grounded by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in May while it investigated anonymous safety complaints. More >>

Motueka Candidates On Rates, Resilience, And Māori Wards

Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 5:26 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

Motueka Ward candidates were quizzed on their top priorities for the Tasman town and what they thought of the 8.9% average rates increase. More >>

At Large Nelson Candidates On Rates And Storm Resilience

Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 4:06 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

Motueka Ward candidates were quizzed on their top priorities for the Tasman town and what they thought of the 8.9% average rates increase. More >>

Canterbury Council's Unique Approach To Rising Sea Level Threat

Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 3:54 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The Hurunui District Council will move forward with a plan change to allow for the possible future relocation of residents due to sea level rise. More >>

Ashburton Mayoral Hopeful Has Lowest Council Attendance

Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 3:50 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Ashburton Mayoral hopeful Rob Mackle has the lowest attendance at council meetings this term. More >>

Ruapehu Boosts Civil Defence Ahead Of Government Shakeup

Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 3:31 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter

Emergency Management Officer Simon Osborne said the council had been investing in both people and technology to meet that challenge. More >>

Ashburton Mayoral Candidate Shocked By Deputy Call

Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 3:28 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Ashburton Mayoral candidate Jeff Ryan surprised Liz McMillan by publicly announcing he would make her his deputy if elected, despite his previous critical comments. More >>

‘No Quick Fix’: Whanganui Port Dredging Trial Ends Early After Delays And Setbacks

Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 3:22 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter

Intensive dredging in the Whanganui Port basin is being cut short to allow one of the vessels to return to Westport before expected bad weather. Westport Harbour’s dredge Kawatiri, owned by Buller District Council, was brought in to ... More >>

Blind, Low-Vision Residents Support Street Flag Ban

Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 2:40 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

Members of a Nelson Tasman accessibility forum have voiced their support for a ban on street advertising flags after a Richmond café publicly opposed the rule. More >>

Wayne Brown Picks Howick Event Over Mayoral Debate

Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 2:26 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Auckland mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni has taken a shot at mayor Wayne Brown for snubbing a debate with his challengers. Leoni will attend the University of Auckland mayoral debate tonight [Tuesday], while Auckland's mayor will instead attend a "long-booked" ... More >>