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Gisborne Flytipping Surges Nearly 55% - And It's Being Dumped At A Surprising Location
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 5:47 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Rubbish left outside the transfer station has cost ratepayers $570,000. More >>
Rotorua Night Market To Return To City Centre, Ending 'Foolish' Trial
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 5:46 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
The council has cut short a trial move to Kuirau Park after just two months. More >>
Neighbours Fume Over Plans To Axe Trees For Solar Farm
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 3:54 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
A council has thrown its support behind residents of a country lane distressed about Genesis Energy's plans. More >>
Cash-Strapped Councils Can't Afford More Compensation, Councillors Say
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 3:51 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
A regional councillor who lobbied for years for compensation for landowner affected by SNAs says the government's changes are sound, but case compensation on the West Coast was a "pipe dream". More >>
Southland's Waters Warming Faster Than Most
Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 11:27 am | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
While the warmer waters may mean more enjoyable swimming temperatures, continued increases will be detrimental to a wide range of coastal ecosystems, including valued fisheries. More >>
One Wairarapa Council To Rule Them All? The Mayors' View
Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 11:20 am | Sue Teodoro - Local Democracy Reporter
Wairarapa mayors give their view on a range of changes affecting the future of local government. More >>
'A Gesture Of Courage': Whanganui Hapū Celebrate Settlement Milestone
Friday, 5 December 2025, 6:06 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Lead negotiator Ken Mair said the ceremony marked a major milestone in a "long and tiring" Treaty settlement journey. More >>
Concerns Over Rotorua Night Market Trial As Stallholders Report Drop In Sales
Friday, 5 December 2025, 6:00 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
The council began the trial in October to save in costs, enable earlier summer trading and address health and safety concerns. More >>
Health And Safety Paralysis Holding Back Walkway - Volunteers
Friday, 5 December 2025, 5:57 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
About 100 people crowded into the Whakatāne District Council chambers on Wednesday in a show of support for the restoration of Ōhope Beach's iconic West End walkway. More >>
Suspicious Fire Engulfs Multiple Trucks Overnight In Invercargill
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 5:58 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
In a statement, Treetech chief executive Chris Walsh said it would be devastating for the team if the trucks had been set on fire intentionally. More >>
New Report Maps Landslide Risks On West Coast
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 5:55 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The $207,000 study was commissioned by the West Coast Regional Council Civil (WCRC) Defence team in 2022 to help with its disaster planning. More >>
Rotokākahi Pipeline Planning Grievances Aired In High Court
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 5:51 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Protests at the lake in February 2024 paused construction, prompting the council to obtain a court injunction to continue the work safely. More >>
North Canterbury Housing Development Drags On
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 5:48 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The fate of a proposed North Canterbury housing development is no closer to being known, more than two years after it was first rejected. More >>
Rates Cap Divide: Ratepayers Cheer As Mayors Urge Caution
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 5:26 pm | Sue Teodoro - Local Democracy Reporter
South Wairarapa Mayor Fran Wilde said more detail was needed from the government to answer important questions on the banded rates cap. More >>
Northland Council Leader Blasts Boat Ramp Call Amid Clam Threat
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 3:59 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
The decision not to close the ramp at Lake Taharoa was made as the threat of invasive freshwater gold clams grows. More >>
'Grinch' Mayor Max Brough May Save Taranaki's Winter Festival
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 3:56 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Max Brough who campaigned on a rates cap dressed as the Grinch in New Plymouth's Christmas Parade last weekend. More >>
Crate Day Revellers Warned To Watch For Nesting Birds
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 5:42 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury rangers, other agencies and volunteers will be out in force on Saturday to protect nesting birds on Crate Day. More >>
'Please Walk On Me': New Zealand Flag Exhibition Shocks Hastings Councillor
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 5:25 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The controversial installation includes a New Zealand flag laid on the floor, inviting people to "please walk on me". More >>
Wairarapa To Consider Holiday Hotspot Booze Ban
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 5:21 pm | Sue Teodoro - Local Democracy Reporter
The issue is raised in a report to be put before Masterton's District Council on Wednesday. More >>
Community Rallies Behind Castlepoint Hotel After Liquor Licence Lost
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 5:19 pm | Sue Teodoro - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hotel confirmed they closed the bar after hoping they would be able to keep serving alcohol while the appeals process was underway. More >>
