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Resident Urges Tougher Stance On Illegal Dumping In Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

Friday, 22 August 2025, 5:15 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Fagafeuō Tuigamala, also known as Fang, made an emotional appeal about the illegal dumping in the community. More >>

When Libraries Become Creative Hubs for Pacific youth

Friday, 22 August 2025, 5:10 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Onehunga Library is opening its doors and filling its shelves not only with books, but also beats, lyrics, and talanoa. More >>

Breaking Down Comedy Barriers: Pacific Women Take The Mic

Friday, 22 August 2025, 5:07 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

A free series of comedy workshops is helping to create a space for Pasifika women to step into an industry where they're underrepresented. More >>

Work Stops As Human Remains Found

Friday, 22 August 2025, 4:55 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

Whakatāne District Council strategic Māori partnership kaihautū and acting commercial services general manager Hone Patrick confirmed yesterday that work had stopped following the discovery of bones. More >>

Former Gisborne Herald Editor Jeremy Muir Runs For Council Seat

Friday, 22 August 2025, 4:52 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter

He wants the council to be more 'responsive, communicative, and transparent'. More >>

Local Leaders Say Woodend Bypass Toll Would Cause Safety Issues

Friday, 22 August 2025, 4:48 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Kaiapoi North School and Te Kura o Tuahiwi fear issues with speeding motorists will only get worse if a toll is imposed on the planned Woodend Bypass. More >>

CBD Brothel Plan Abandoned After Mayoral Candidate's Condemnation

Friday, 22 August 2025, 4:33 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

The application said the nature of the business set to be conducted under the licence was “brothel”. More >>

Waste To Energy Plant Possibility For Future

Friday, 22 August 2025, 4:22 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

The creation of a waste to energy plant for Ōpōtiki was among items discussed yesterday as Ōpōtiki District Council adopted its Waste Management and Minimilisation Plan 2024-2030. The plan is a statutory requirement for councils and must ... More >>

Ōpōtiki Water Services Requires $70m Spend

Friday, 22 August 2025, 4:18 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

The plan must demonstrate how the council will meet future regulatory requirements for three waters and that it is financially sustainable and can support growth in the district. More >>

Wai+T Water Plan Wins Over Majority

Friday, 22 August 2025, 4:14 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

Tararua, Masterton, Carterton, and South Wairarapa councils are now bound together in a joint water services delivery agreement to deliver Local Water Done Well reform. More >>

More Money From Fewer Parking Fines In Ashburton

Friday, 22 August 2025, 3:34 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Ashburton District Council figures show that the value of parking infringements exceeded the budget by $124,567 in 2024/25 following the government-enforced price increases in October. More >>

“Not Getting Silly Over Frilly”: Ashburton District Candidates Quizzed In Methven

Friday, 22 August 2025, 3:29 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Rates, housing and frills were the focus when Ashburton District candidates were put under examination at a meet-the-candidates event in Methven. More >>

Picton Rubbish Truck Fire Sparks Waste Warning

Friday, 22 August 2025, 3:16 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter

People needed to avoid putting ashes, batteries, butane gas cylinders and helium cylinders into their wheelie bins, as they posed a significant fire risk. More >>

The Battle For Flaxmere Starts With Aroha And Respect

Friday, 22 August 2025, 3:10 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

Henry Heke and Henare O’Keefe are vying to be Hastings District Council’s Flaxmere Ward councillor - of which there can only be one - in the October local body elections. More >>

Record Whale Sightings Off Kaikōura's Coast

Thursday, 21 August 2025, 5:23 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

A record 201 humpback whales were counted during the annual Great Kaikōura Whale Count in June. More >>

Canterbury Councils Consider Emergency Management Reforms

Thursday, 21 August 2025, 5:18 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

North Canterbury councils have been reviewing the Government's emergency management reforms. More >>

Rangiora Stadium More Than A 'Gym'

Thursday, 21 August 2025, 5:14 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Rangiora's MainPower Stadium is not 'a gold-plated gym', says North Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trust chief executive Michael Sharpe. It has more than 51,000 coming through the doors each month, attracting people from a range of sporting codes, community ... More >>