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Greytown Wheels Park Gaining Traction
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 3:22 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Eighteen years on, and although her kids have grown up, the ground has finally broken, and construction on the wheels park is well underway at the corner of Cotter and Pierce streets. More >>
Push For A Pause On Masterton Town Hall Demolition
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 11:51 am | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
A concept plan has been received for the new build, along with planning advice which would need to be reviewed by a quantity surveyor for costing. More >>
Jump In Nominations For Horizons Council Elections
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 11:48 am | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Two constituencies will not be contested. Sitting councillors Nikki Riley (Ruapehu) and Te Kenehi Teira (Tonga Māori) have been elected unopposed. More >>
Last-Minute ‘Mad Rush’ Of Candidates In North Canterbury
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 11:44 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
High numbers of candidates are standing across the three North Canterbury districts. More >>
Tairāwhiti Tackles Youth Vaping With Smokefree CBD
Monday, 4 August 2025, 10:50 am | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Vaping rates among Gisborne students rose from 1.6% in 2015 to 26.6% in 2023. More >>
Small Town Surge Tops Growth Of Taranaki Council Contestants
Monday, 4 August 2025, 9:31 am | 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 >>
Record Candidates In Auckland Elections Highlight Youth Empowerment In Ōtara
Monday, 4 August 2025, 9:23 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Voting papers will be delivered from Tuesday, 9 September, with voting closing on Monday, 22 September. Auckland Council has upgraded its Vote Auckland website to make it easier for people to learn about the candidates. More >>
Mayors Face Multiple Challengers In Whanganui, Rangitīkei, Ruapehu
Friday, 1 August 2025, 4:28 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Nominations closed at 12 noon on Friday but were still being finalised on Friday afternoon. A public notice of the final list will be published on 6 August. More >>
Principals Confused At Ministry’s ‘School Days’ Directive
Friday, 1 August 2025, 3:30 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury principals say a new Ministry or Education directive on when schools are "open for instruction" is confusing and unworkable. More >>
Sisters Showcase Auckland’s Polynesian Experiences For Tourists
Friday, 1 August 2025, 3:27 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The tour, which has been running for a year, aims to give visitors an Auckland experience through local eyes, with Māori-led journeys and dining events. More >>
Coffee Cups And Paper Towels: Marlborough Airport’s Battle With Waste
Friday, 1 August 2025, 3:24 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Marlborough Airport sustainability lead Stephanie Flores said she loved watching people use the new brightly coloured bins — for landfill, plastics, cans and glass — and make the right decision. More >>
Three-Way Race For Selwyn Mayoralty
Friday, 1 August 2025, 3:19 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
It’s a three-way race for the Selwyn mayoralty while another incumbent councillor makes it seven leaving the council this term. More >>
North Canterbury Councils Set To Approve Water Plan Next Week
Friday, 1 August 2025, 3:17 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui and Kaikōura councils plan to approve their joint water services delivery plan next week, after signing off a commitment agreement this week. More >>
New Marlborough Tech Hub A ‘Gamechanger
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 5:24 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Kitted out with computers, soldering stations, 3D printers and even virtual reality headsets, the upstairs area of the former Blenheim library functioned as an office, workshop, and community space for tech whizzes of today and tomorrow. More >>
‘Nothing New’ In Council Report Cards – Mayors
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 5:21 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Two Canterbury Mayors say there is “nothing new” in the Government’s council performance benchmarks report that presents the figures but not the facts behind them. More >>
ECan Split On Support For Palestine Bill
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 5:18 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Canterbury's regional council was split 8-8 on a motion calling on the Government to support a Green Party bill on Palestine. More >>
Southland Mayoral Candidate Berates CEO At Meeting
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 5:15 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Baker would not divulge the contents of the chief executive’s letter, but confirmed to Local Democracy Reporting it was not related to the Minister's letter. More >>
Clancy And Cameron Added To Ashburton Ballot
Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 2:47 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A second-term councillor has decided to stand, while a third nomination means there will be an election in the Ashburton District’s Eastern Ward. More >>
Wairoa Council Opts For Independent Water Service Model
Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 2:39 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Wairoa District Council has voted for a single Council Controlled Organisation for its future water service delivery, with Mayor Craig Little saying Minister for Local Government Simon Watts agreed it was a viable option. More >>
Hurunui Councillors Won’t Get Childcare Subsidy – Yet
Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 2:36 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui District Council has voted to defer a decision about childcare allowances until after the election, despite the support of four councillors. More >>
