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Hastings: From Newcomer To Guaranteed Councillor, In Just Five Days
Friday, 8 August 2025, 5:08 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Both candidates in the Hastings council’s Heretaunga Ward, Alwyn Corban and Hana Montaperto-Hendry, are elected unopposed. More >>
Mayor Plasters Work Car With Election Advertising
Friday, 8 August 2025, 5:00 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Southland mayor Rob Scott's work car has been covered in advertising for his election campaign, but the council says he's not breaking any rules. However, a former mayor, who is running again, says he wouldn’t do it. Scott’s ... More >>
Clive Resident Calls For River Dredging After Years Of 'Neglect'
Friday, 8 August 2025, 4:41 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
A Clive resident wants Hawke’s Bay Regional Council to first spend money on dredging the town’s river, before shoring up one of its banks. More >>
Resident Satisfaction With Tasman Council Tumbles
Friday, 8 August 2025, 4:36 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Only half of Tasman residents are satisfied with their council, a steep drop from the 71% satisfaction rates recorded last year. More >>
Young Marlborough Council Candidates Offer Different Perspective
Friday, 8 August 2025, 4:30 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Benjamin Stace, Aimee Payne, Tamsin Cooper, Vish Prasad, and Anteisha O’Connell are all aged 50 or younger in a race against many retired or semi-retired candidates. More >>
Council U-Turns On CBD-Fringe Parking Permits, Sets Discounted Prices
Friday, 8 August 2025, 4:22 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Tauranga parking permits cut costs but resident still feels penalised. More >>
Former Green MP Elizabeth Kerekere Runs For Māori Ward
Friday, 8 August 2025, 4:16 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Kerekere is an LGBTIQ activist and scholar on takatāpui identity. More >>
Mayor Demands U-Turn On ‘Totally Unaffordable’ Ruapehu Water Plan
Friday, 8 August 2025, 4:10 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The bid to overturn the decision comes after new affordability guidance from the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). More >>
Marlborough Council Slams Regulator For Controversial Havelock Boil Water Notice
Friday, 8 August 2025, 3:35 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
The prospect of a three-year boil water notice came as a shock to Havelock residents, who set about looking for alternatives, until the council announced on July 25 it would install a temporary UV treatment plant for the town. More >>
Ōhau Wall: Legal Threat Looms And Rotorua Ex-Mayor Admits Fault In Due Diligence
Friday, 8 August 2025, 3:29 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Council vows urgency on finding options for corroded lake wall, but locals unconvinced. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Elections: Where To Get To Know Your Candidates
Friday, 8 August 2025, 2:09 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce is planning mayoral forums, while Napier and Hastings Grey Power are holding meet-the-candidate meetings. More >>
Canterbury Councillor Claims 'More Road Cones Here' Than Europe
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 6:27 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillor Richard Wilson says he saw more road cones on the road home from Christchurch Airport to his home in Hinds than he did while travelling in Europe for a few weeks. More >>
Ashburton Household Water Cost Expected To Double Over 10 Years
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 6:23 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton’s chief executive is confident the district’s water services plan will get approved by the Government. More >>
Perks And Pay Rises: What Coast Regional Councillors Can Expect
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 6:19 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The chairperson of the West Coast Regional Council – the smallest in the country - will be paid $110,914, a 6.6 percent increase on the current pay rate of $104, 047. More >>
Under-Fire Councillor Won’t Quit Election Despite Lashing For Treaty Collusion
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 6:10 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
The conduct review found that before last December’s meeting Walker wrangled other councillors to agree to not debate the submission, and to vote it down – breaching rules on predetermination and bias. More >>
Local Elections 2025: Who’s Running For Bay Of Plenty Regional Council Rotorua Seats
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 6:05 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
The candidates for Rotorua's Regional Council elections have now been confirmed. More >>
Soaring Demand Sparks Change At Invercargill's Total Mobility
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 5:42 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The problem began when Government increased the trip subsidy to 75 percent during Covid, prompting some taxi firms to absorb the remaining 25 percent of the fare. More >>
Town Hall Debate Going ‘Round In Circles’, Masterton Mayor Says
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 5:38 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The budget for the projects was capped at $25 million for the town hall and an estimated $8.7m for the Waiata House extension. More >>
'Trolls Everywhere': Abuse Blamed As Candidate Shortage Forces Rotorua Byelection
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 5:32 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Only three people put their hands up for the four-person Rotorua Lakes Community Board. More >>
Canterbury Principal 'Not Buying Into Hysteria' Of NCEA Changes
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 5:26 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury principals have given mixed reviews to plans to scrap NCEA. More >>
