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Water Rehab Project Gets Consent Refund Ahead Of Environment Court Fight
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 4:21 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury is refunding the Hekeao Hinds Water Enhancement Trust for not meeting statutory timeframes in handling its resource consents, which are now before the Environment Court. More >>
‘Vote For A New Generation’: Candidate Pushes For Change In Gisborne
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 4:16 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Walker, a Green Party member, first ran in 2022, receiving 322 votes. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Fires: Fine Criticised As ‘Economic Incentive To Burn’
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 4:08 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Former Hawke’s Bay Regional Council chairman Rex Graham, who regularly sends photos to the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, captured an image of smoke drifting across Longlands and said it was one of the worst he’d seen. More >>
King Runs For Tasman Mayor One Last Time
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 4:02 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Two-term mayor Tim King is running for election again this year, but no matter the result, it will be his last time standing. More >>
Submitters Seek Changes To Time Limit Parking Proposals In Masterton
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 3:58 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Community feedback was sought on a few proposals including introducing 120 minute time limits in the following hotspot areas: Dixon Street near Queen Elizabeth Park; parts of Kuripuni Shopping Village; and Lansdowne Shopping Village. More >>
Masterton Rates Arrears Top $1m
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 3:54 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
General manager of finance David Paris, who wrote the report, said the continuing difficult economic conditions had not translated into the council’s rates arrears blowing out, with the number of properties in arrears dropping from last year. More >>
'Unrealistic Nonsense': Coast Councillor Warns Against Populist Election Promises
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 3:49 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
After three years of bitter clashes with the council he once led, the Greymouth goldminer is about to put his maverick stand to the ultimate test. More >>
Mayoral Hopeful's Website Condemned As 'Horrendous'
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 3:36 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The website, whose domain is registered to Gordon McCrone, refers to the party leader as an unregistered, self-appointed child sex psychologist. More >>
Invercargill Council Staff Face Rising Aggression From Public
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 3:30 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Council group manager Trudie Hurst said even if incidents were isolated, the organisation took a risk-based approach which could include changes such as assigning more people to jobs. More >>
City Rail Link Awards $152m To Māori And Pasifika Businesses But ‘True Equity’ Remains Elusive
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 3:19 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
As Auckland’s $5.5 billion project nears completion in 2026, Blair highlights the need for fair access, cultural visibility, and lasting economic benefits for all. More >>
Whanganui Airport Lands $3.35m Government Funding For New Taxiway
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 3:10 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The remaining funding has come from Whanganui District Council, which runs the airport in a joint partnership with the Ministry of Transport. More >>
Hurunui, Kaikōura Joint Water Plan Ready To Be Submitted
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 11:10 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui and Kaikōura councils have approved their water services delivery plan ready to be submitted to the Department of Internal Affairs. More >>
Wairoa Mayoral Candidate Wants Council-Run Cannabis Business
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 11:03 am | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
There are four mayoral candidates in the small northern Hawke’s Bay town, with Gaskin going up against incumbent Craig Little, current deputy mayor Denise Eaglesome-Karekare and Kurawari Panere. More >>
Heartwarming Community Effort Brings Missing Woman Home Safely
Sunday, 10 August 2025, 5:30 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Will Flavell, deputy chair of the Henderson-Massey Local Board, noticed Peta struggling to communicate at a café in Henderson Mall earlier that afternoon. More >>
Mayor's Message To Health Minister: Don't Go Down The Private Route
Sunday, 10 August 2025, 5:26 am | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Dr Luca, a research scientist and president of Whakatāne Grey Power, was granted a half hour to make his case to Health Minister Simeon Brown in Auckland on Thursday. More >>
Hobson’s Pledge Founder Wants Ratepayer Activist Seat At Table
Sunday, 10 August 2025, 5:23 am | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
The ratepayer group advocates for less council spending to reduce rates, and opposes Māori wards, iwi representation on committees and anything else they deem 'race-based'. More >>
Councillors Hit Back At Wayne Brown's 'Pacific Victims' Remark
Sunday, 10 August 2025, 5:20 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Two Manukau ward councillors have clashed with Brown after he claimed they are not showing up to do the work. More >>
Northland’s Big Battlegrounds: 17 Fight For Three Council Spots
Sunday, 10 August 2025, 5:16 am | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
There will be six times more local election candidates than seats in the area’s district and regional council. More >>
Boundary Reshuffle Puts MP Outside Own Electorate
Sunday, 10 August 2025, 5:13 am | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Selwyn’s MP no longer resides in the electorate following a boundary reshuffle ahead of next year's general election. More >>
Whakatāne Council Emissions Almost Double Due To Tree Felling
Sunday, 10 August 2025, 5:10 am | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
An emissions audit for the year ended June 30 is underway and expected to be presented to the council later in the year. More >>
