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Whanganui Airport Lands $3.35m Government Funding For New Taxiway
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 3:10 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The remaining funding has come from Whanganui District Council, which runs the airport in a joint partnership with the Ministry of Transport. More >>
Hurunui, Kaikōura Joint Water Plan Ready To Be Submitted
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 11:10 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui and Kaikōura councils have approved their water services delivery plan ready to be submitted to the Department of Internal Affairs. More >>
Wairoa Mayoral Candidate Wants Council-Run Cannabis Business
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 11:03 am | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
There are four mayoral candidates in the small northern Hawke’s Bay town, with Gaskin going up against incumbent Craig Little, current deputy mayor Denise Eaglesome-Karekare and Kurawari Panere. More >>
Heartwarming Community Effort Brings Missing Woman Home Safely
Sunday, 10 August 2025, 5:30 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Will Flavell, deputy chair of the Henderson-Massey Local Board, noticed Peta struggling to communicate at a café in Henderson Mall earlier that afternoon. More >>
Mayor's Message To Health Minister: Don't Go Down The Private Route
Sunday, 10 August 2025, 5:26 am | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Dr Luca, a research scientist and president of Whakatāne Grey Power, was granted a half hour to make his case to Health Minister Simeon Brown in Auckland on Thursday. More >>
Hobson’s Pledge Founder Wants Ratepayer Activist Seat At Table
Sunday, 10 August 2025, 5:23 am | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
The ratepayer group advocates for less council spending to reduce rates, and opposes Māori wards, iwi representation on committees and anything else they deem 'race-based'. More >>
Councillors Hit Back At Wayne Brown's 'Pacific Victims' Remark
Sunday, 10 August 2025, 5:20 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Two Manukau ward councillors have clashed with Brown after he claimed they are not showing up to do the work. More >>
Northland’s Big Battlegrounds: 17 Fight For Three Council Spots
Sunday, 10 August 2025, 5:16 am | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
There will be six times more local election candidates than seats in the area’s district and regional council. More >>
Boundary Reshuffle Puts MP Outside Own Electorate
Sunday, 10 August 2025, 5:13 am | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Selwyn’s MP no longer resides in the electorate following a boundary reshuffle ahead of next year's general election. More >>
Whakatāne Council Emissions Almost Double Due To Tree Felling
Sunday, 10 August 2025, 5:10 am | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
An emissions audit for the year ended June 30 is underway and expected to be presented to the council later in the year. More >>
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 >>
