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Calls For Government To Work With Councils On RMA Reform
Thursday, 24 July 2025, 5:39 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury has adopted a submission on proposed changes to national direction under the Resource Management Act, but called on the Government to work more closely with local and regional government and local communities. More >>
Ashburton Mayoral Race Heats Up
Thursday, 24 July 2025, 5:35 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Jeff Ryan has officially entered the Ashburton mayoral race and announced another big project. More >>
Ngāti Porou CEO George Reedy Resigns After Four Years
Thursday, 24 July 2025, 5:29 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
He played a key role in expanding health and social services in Te Tairāwhiti. More >>
Melser Announces Re-Election Bid With Focus On Youth And Climate
Thursday, 24 July 2025, 5:25 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Melser will campaign on four pillars: enabling the youth sector, climate and environment, community cohesion, and business and innovation. More >>
Cafe Owner Protests Punakaiki Parking Charges
Thursday, 24 July 2025, 5:22 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Project manager John Dore told the Board that DOC had serious budget pressures including a 30 percent shortfall in funding for its visitor network and a huge deficit in the amount available for biodiversity. More >>
Waimakariri In-House Water Plan Approved
Thursday, 24 July 2025, 5:18 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Department of Internal Affairs has approved the Waimakariri District Council's water services delivery plan. More >>
Damned Either Way: West Coast Business Owner On River Threat
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 3:01 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The Westland mayor has suggested the Regional Council should try to steer the wild river away from the north bank and the Tartare by bulldozing a deep channel or gut down the middle of its sprawling bed. More >>
Why This Town’s Lake Is Causing A Stink
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 2:29 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Residents are seeking answers for the fate of Pegasus Lake. More >>
Mixed Reaction As Councils Told To Halt Planning Work
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 2:20 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury's three councils have given different reactions to the Government's announcement last week it was putting a stopping to councils working on District and Regional Plans until the new resource management legislation takes effect. More >>
Auckland Council Defends Alcohol Rule Shakeup
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 2:15 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The new rules included a two-year freeze on new off-licences in the central city and 23 other suburbs with the highest alcohol-related harm. More >>
Nelson’s Homeless Problem: Is A Shelter The Solution?
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 2:02 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A homeless advocate says the city needs a night shelter to get people of the street and limit anti-social behaviour, but the council has taken another approach. More >>
It’s In The Ballot Comes To Eastern Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 1:43 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Each candidate is given two “butt in” cards which they can play to answer a question selected by another candidate and a “defer” card, which they can play to defer their question to another candidate of their choice. More >>
Frustration Grows Over Felled Native Trees
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 1:30 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Resident Brent Sheather complained to Whakatāne District Council about the destruction to plants and trees on council reserve land almost a year ago, but says very little has been done. More >>
Former Southland Mayor Joins Election Race In Surprise Move
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 5:27 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The 2022 race resulted in a third-place finish for Tong, just 45 votes behind current mayor Rob Scott and six votes behind farmer Geoffrey Young. More >>
Marlborough Mayor ‘Disappointed’ By Sounds Air Cuts
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 5:23 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Sounds Air announced on Monday they would be selling their fleet of Pilatus PC12 aircraft and axing their Blenheim to Christchurch and Christchurch to Wānaka routes from September 28. Ten staff would be made redundant. More >>
ACT Runs Tasman Candidates, But Ex-MP Goes Independent In Nelson
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 5:20 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Despite running a local government campaign with two candidates in Tasman, a former MP for the party has decided to run independently in Nelson. More >>
Canterbury Christian Schools Expanding
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 5:16 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Rangiora New Life School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Rangiora) are planning their expansions after having roll growth approved. More >>
Havelock Residents Relieved By Drinking Water U-Turn
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 5:13 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Locals were blindsided last week when the council issued a boil water notice after updated guidance from water regulator Taumata Arowai, due to the risk of protozoa which could cause sickness. More >>
Popular Kaiteriteri Beach Water Quality Downgraded To Poor
Monday, 21 July 2025, 6:58 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Two samples taken at the tourist hotspot reached 'alert' level, and a further two exceeded the higher 'alarm' level. More >>
Environment Canterbury's Chair Rebuffs Government’s Directive To Stop Planning
Monday, 21 July 2025, 6:54 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury chairperson Craig Pauling says councils need to keep thinking about planning, despite the RMA Reform Minister putting a halt to district and regional plans. More >>
