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Big Pay Bump For Selwyn's New Councillors
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 5:47 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The incoming Selwyn District councillors will potentially get a 26% pay increase from their predecessors, while in Ashburton it's only 1.2%. More >>
Rural Residents Feel Vulnerable Amid Proposed Police Restructure
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 5:43 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Amberley residents have turned out in force to express concerns at proposed restructure of rural Canterbury policing. More >>
Trial Date Set For Former Funeral Director
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 5:34 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The court has ordered that any pre-trial applications must be filed by 3 November, with responses due by 17 November. More >>
Tauranga Waterfront Neighbourhood Plagued By Drug Use And Dangerous Driving
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 5:29 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Ōtūmoetai waterfront plagued by drug use, speeding - residents demand action. More >>
Rural Tasman Highways Drop To 80km/h
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 5:24 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Phase 1 of Tasman’s speed limit reductions have now been implemented with high-risk rural roads dropping from 100km/h. More >>
'Could Have Just Sent Them Links': Value Of Nelson's Water Plan Questioned
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 5:20 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Nelson City Council staff spent 600 hours developing its water services delivery plan, but its contents are the same as what’s already been outlined in other council documents. More >>
Putting Into Summer: Work Begins On Ashburton's Minigolf Course
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 5:16 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Work on Ashburton’s new terraced 18-hole mini golf course gets underway this week. More >>
Fat-Clogged Pipes Lead To Rule Rethink In Waimakariri
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 4:38 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A new trade wastewater bylaw is being considered by the Waimakariri District Council. More >>
No Votes, No Problem: The Early Winners In Local Elections
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 4:34 pm | Marika Hill - Local Democracy Reporting
The lack of candidates in some areas means representatives are being elected unopposed. More >>
Mayors Disappointed By Woodend Bypass Toll: '$1300 A Year For Commuter'
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 4:26 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury mayors have reacted to a proposal for a toll on the planned Woodend Bypass. More >>
Water Rehab Project Gets Consent Refund Ahead Of Environment Court Fight
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 4:21 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury is refunding the Hekeao Hinds Water Enhancement Trust for not meeting statutory timeframes in handling its resource consents, which are now before the Environment Court. More >>
‘Vote For A New Generation’: Candidate Pushes For Change In Gisborne
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 4:16 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Walker, a Green Party member, first ran in 2022, receiving 322 votes. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Fires: Fine Criticised As ‘Economic Incentive To Burn’
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 4:08 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Former Hawke’s Bay Regional Council chairman Rex Graham, who regularly sends photos to the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, captured an image of smoke drifting across Longlands and said it was one of the worst he’d seen. More >>
King Runs For Tasman Mayor One Last Time
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 4:02 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Two-term mayor Tim King is running for election again this year, but no matter the result, it will be his last time standing. More >>
Submitters Seek Changes To Time Limit Parking Proposals In Masterton
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 3:58 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Community feedback was sought on a few proposals including introducing 120 minute time limits in the following hotspot areas: Dixon Street near Queen Elizabeth Park; parts of Kuripuni Shopping Village; and Lansdowne Shopping Village. More >>
Masterton Rates Arrears Top $1m
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 3:54 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
General manager of finance David Paris, who wrote the report, said the continuing difficult economic conditions had not translated into the council’s rates arrears blowing out, with the number of properties in arrears dropping from last year. More >>
'Unrealistic Nonsense': Coast Councillor Warns Against Populist Election Promises
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 3:49 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
After three years of bitter clashes with the council he once led, the Greymouth goldminer is about to put his maverick stand to the ultimate test. More >>
Mayoral Hopeful's Website Condemned As 'Horrendous'
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 3:36 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The website, whose domain is registered to Gordon McCrone, refers to the party leader as an unregistered, self-appointed child sex psychologist. More >>
Invercargill Council Staff Face Rising Aggression From Public
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 3:30 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Council group manager Trudie Hurst said even if incidents were isolated, the organisation took a risk-based approach which could include changes such as assigning more people to jobs. More >>
City Rail Link Awards $152m To Māori And Pasifika Businesses But ‘True Equity’ Remains Elusive
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 3:19 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
As Auckland’s $5.5 billion project nears completion in 2026, Blair highlights the need for fair access, cultural visibility, and lasting economic benefits for all. More >>
