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Hawke’s Bay Elections: Where To Get To Know Your Candidates
Friday, 8 August 2025, 2:09 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce is planning mayoral forums, while Napier and Hastings Grey Power are holding meet-the-candidate meetings. More >>
Canterbury Councillor Claims 'More Road Cones Here' Than Europe
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 6:27 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillor Richard Wilson says he saw more road cones on the road home from Christchurch Airport to his home in Hinds than he did while travelling in Europe for a few weeks. More >>
Ashburton Household Water Cost Expected To Double Over 10 Years
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 6:23 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton’s chief executive is confident the district’s water services plan will get approved by the Government. More >>
Perks And Pay Rises: What Coast Regional Councillors Can Expect
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 6:19 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The chairperson of the West Coast Regional Council – the smallest in the country - will be paid $110,914, a 6.6 percent increase on the current pay rate of $104, 047. More >>
Under-Fire Councillor Won’t Quit Election Despite Lashing For Treaty Collusion
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 6:10 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
The conduct review found that before last December’s meeting Walker wrangled other councillors to agree to not debate the submission, and to vote it down – breaching rules on predetermination and bias. More >>
Local Elections 2025: Who’s Running For Bay Of Plenty Regional Council Rotorua Seats
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 6:05 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
The candidates for Rotorua's Regional Council elections have now been confirmed. More >>
Soaring Demand Sparks Change At Invercargill's Total Mobility
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 5:42 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The problem began when Government increased the trip subsidy to 75 percent during Covid, prompting some taxi firms to absorb the remaining 25 percent of the fare. More >>
Town Hall Debate Going ‘Round In Circles’, Masterton Mayor Says
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 5:38 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The budget for the projects was capped at $25 million for the town hall and an estimated $8.7m for the Waiata House extension. More >>
'Trolls Everywhere': Abuse Blamed As Candidate Shortage Forces Rotorua Byelection
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 5:32 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Only three people put their hands up for the four-person Rotorua Lakes Community Board. More >>
Canterbury Principal 'Not Buying Into Hysteria' Of NCEA Changes
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 5:26 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury principals have given mixed reviews to plans to scrap NCEA. More >>
Council Boss: Report Cards Don't Tell Full Story
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 5:17 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury's councils say the new local government performance benchmarks are useful, but lack local context. More >>
Attendance Improving At North Canterbury Schools
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 5:13 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury schools are reporting improved attendance, despite the winter ills. More >>
Contractor Being Finalised For Ashburton’s Second Bridge
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 5:08 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Government announced in December it would fund the 360-metre bridge, with construction expected to start in mid-2026, pending approvals. More >>
Nitrates Increase In Quarter Of West Coast Waterways - Report
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 5:01 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Around 25 percent of West Coast waterways showed an increase in nitrate levels over the report period, from 2021 to 2024, mainly because of agricultural intensification. More >>
Ōpōtiki Eyes Up Industrial Sites - If The Government Agrees
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 4:53 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The estimated maximum cost of these assessments was $200,000 and they were expected to take six to nine months to be completed. More >>
Road Works ‘Pointless’ If Bridge Is Under Water
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 4:40 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillor Tom Brooks described the new Matekerepu roundabout as “pointless” if traffic from Ōpōtiki couldn’t get over the bridge less than 50 metres away. More >>
'Very Grateful': No Votes Cast But Rotorua Has Its First Election Winner
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 4:33 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Rotorua Lakes Council’s rural ward representative has held on to her seat as the only candidate to step up – leaving her elected unchallenged. More >>
DOC Offers Olive Branch To Punakaiki Locals Over Parking Fees
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 3:43 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Twelve free parks opposite the new Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre on SH6 were removed in June by NZTA Waka Kotahi, leaving DOC’s carpark as the only option for motorists. More >>
Small Town Surge Tops Growth Of Taranaki Council Contestants
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 4:06 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Candidates have tripled in contests for Inglewood and Waitara’s general wards and Stratford’s Māori ward, spotlighting stronger competition for Taranaki seats in this year’s local elections. Most wards and constituencies have more candidates More >>
Five Contest Tasman’s Mayoralty
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 3:24 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Five people are vying for the mayoralty: incumbent second-term mayor Tim King along with Maxwell Clark, Richard Johns, Timo Neubauer, and Richard Osmaston (who was also running for four other mayoralties). More >>
