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Mayoral Hopeful Opens Up On ‘Frosty’ Relationship With Brother Nobby Clark

Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 3:36 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

The mayoral hopeful is campaigning in the south on water security, saying no to residential water meters, keeping rates down, and sorting council “dysfunction”. More >>

Rotorua Lakes Council Calls For Fair Share Of Online Gambling Profits

Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 3:22 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter

Online Casino Gambling Bill seen as a threat to clubs dependent on gaming trust funding. More >>

Invercargill Mayoral Candidates Debate It Out

Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 3:15 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

The event held at Ascot Park Hotel featured classic council topics such as rates, water and the cost of the museum build, but also ventured into unfiltered territory under the moderation of Duncan Garner. More >>

'Sam The Trap Man' On Why He's Running For Council

Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 3:11 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter

The candidate aims to support resilient communities and infrastructure on the East Coast. More >>

Candidate Seeks To Bring A Youth Perspective

Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 2:50 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Ohoka's Ethan Nicholson is thought to be the youngest candidate in this year's elections in Waimakariri. More >>

'Hard Water' In The Spotlight In Hurunui

Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 2:25 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The Hurunui District Council is investigating solutions to address health concerns from hard-water mineral deposits in water supplies in Leithfield, Leithfield Beach and Amberley More >>

West Coast Council Staff Kept Busy By Information Requests

Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 1:59 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter

Compliance visits to mining sites; council staff and contractor numbers; Buller plateau mining consents and all records on historic demolition waste also featured in the list of LGOIMA requests. More >>

Food Insecurity: Advocates Push For New Community Gardens In South Auckland

Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 11:08 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Auckland Council’s Community Innovation team supports 104 community gardens and other projects aimed at helping residents grow their own food. More >>

Longer Waits On Te Ngae Rd Will Be 'Worthwhile'

Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 10:55 am | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter

Rotorua council and NZTA urge patience as new SH30 traffic lights bed in More >>

Decades Of Sludge Cleared Out

Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 10:48 am | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

The work was required after new wastewater connections were paused in May 2023 because the plant was operating beyond its capacity. Although desludging effort does not solve the capacity issue for Martinborough, it was necessary to address non-compliance ... More >>

Café Fights Street Flag Ban

Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 10:41 am | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

Tasman District Council has banned advertising flags, but one local café is opposing the rule which he said would cost his business hundreds of dollars each day. More >>

Flood Protection Pushes West Coast Council Further In Debt

Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 10:30 am | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter

But the council’s financial advisors say it is well within its debt to revenue limits and on the plus side, the Council's investment portfolio now sits at nearly $15 million. The fund gained $1.28 million over the year to the end of June and has ... More >>

Hurunui Elections: The Three Big Challenges For The Council

Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 4:43 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The Hurunui District Council is responding to climate change, three waters infrastructure challenges and roading as it looks ahead to October's local government elections. More >>

Richmond Home Proposed For Nelson Tasman's Treasures

Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 4:38 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

The Nelson Provincial Museum is proposing to build its new archive in Richmond, but the plan has stiff opposition from Nelson Mayor Nick Smith. More >>

Westland Mayoral Race Heats Up With Rates Cap Promise

Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 4:25 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter

The 81-year-old came to New Zealand from Australia as a young person seeking a safe place to live as a trans woman. More >>

Mayor’s Vote Forces U-Turn On Tauranga's Water Plan

Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 4:18 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter

Tauranga reverses water services decision, partners with Western Bay of Plenty More >>

A High Court Case And Contentious Letterbox Drop: Who Is Andrew Clark?

Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 3:53 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

An Invercargill mayoral candidate says he is still fit for office, despite past events landing him in both the headlines and court. Andrew Clark is contesting the position currently held by his brother Nobby, in a move which has surprised and irked ... More >>