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We Haven’t Sold Out: Council To Clarify Seabed Mine Stance
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 9:17 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Taranaki Regional Council is going public against accusations it has sold out to would-be seabed miners Trans-Tasman Resources. More >>
The Council With Almost 50 Vacant Roles
Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 8:54 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Southland disestablished 51 roles and created 56 new ones in a shake-up which impacted almost a quarter of staff this year. More >>
Hoarder’s Home Drew 19 Complaints Before Fire
Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 8:53 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
In the early hours of Saturday morning the "materials", which included piles of scrap wood, ignited and quickly spread. More >>
West Coast Regional Rates Rise 12 Percent – But Wait There’s More
Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 3:15 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The financial statements show the council will collect $14.3 million from the region’s ratepayers this year, slightly less than the amount it allowed for in the Long Term Plan. More >>
Blenheim Resident Clashes With Council Over Noisy Building Site
Monday, 23 June 2025, 7:25 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
The councils says there are no limits to the building site's operating hours as it is in an industrial zone. More >>
Explainer: Local Elections - What They Are, When They Are And How They Work
Monday, 23 June 2025, 7:21 pm | Marika Hill - Local Democracy Reporting
From playgrounds to cycle lanes, roaming pets to stinky rubbish, local authorities are responsible for planning and managing your city, town or district. More >>
‘Our Sacred State Of Reset’: Puanga Ushers In Māori New Year
Sunday, 22 June 2025, 8:49 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
A ceremony hosted at the foot of Ruapehu maunga by Ngāti Rangi was attended by around 500 people, including the Māori Queen Te Arikinui Kuīni Nga wai hono i te po and Ministers Paul Goldsmith and Tama Potaka. More >>
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown Rejects Dog Task Force Amid Calls From Residents
Sunday, 22 June 2025, 8:42 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Wayne Brown says he acknowledges the rising concerns about roaming dogs, but insists the council is already addressing the issue. More >>
West Coast Regional Council Chief Executive Calls For More Staff As Goldmine Delays Bite
Sunday, 22 June 2025, 8:40 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Following a raft of complaints about wait times for resource consents, the West Coast Regional Council has conceded it needs to take on more employees. More >>
Curious, Concerned: Picton Residents Weigh In On SH1 Changes
Saturday, 21 June 2025, 8:15 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Picton residents have stopped by an NZTA display to show the proposed relocation of SH1 through the town. More >>
Tai Rāwhiti Protest: A Burning Question On Ngāti Oneone's Redress
Saturday, 21 June 2025, 8:01 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
An online petition supporting the hapū has over 1950 signatures. More >>
Dump Shop Rescues Items To Kit Out Homes For Struggling Families: 'It Means Everything'
Friday, 20 June 2025, 7:14 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Staff at The Dump Shop in Blenheim have been flat out, connecting households in need with furniture and appliances that were destined for the dump. More >>
Ngā Pou o Heretaunga return to Hastings Civic Square after restoration
Friday, 20 June 2025, 7:12 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
This is the first full collective check and restoration since their installation. More >>
Why ‘Cute’ Pets Are Now Included In Pest Management Plan
Friday, 20 June 2025, 7:06 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The Bay of Plenty has added cute and charismatic critters to its pest list, along with changes to how other pests are categorised. More >>
Nelson Parent’s Relief As NZTA Keeps Lower Speed Limit
Friday, 20 June 2025, 2:57 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Parents for Active Transport Atawhai member Femke Meinderts has been driving the ‘Keep it 60’ campaign. She said she was “very relieved” after hearing the announcement. More >>
Pekatahi Bridge Worse Than Third World – Truckers
Friday, 20 June 2025, 2:46 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Every repair done to date lasts only a matter of days before it starts to fail again and in only a matter of weeks it’s as bad as it was before and we don’t think this time will be any different. More >>
Funding Will Help 'Critically Threatened' Long-tailed Bats
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 6:34 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Funding from Auckland Council will help look after the native long-tailed bat, one of New Zealand's rarest and most vulnerable creatures. More >>
Great Ride Te Hangāruru Opens: ‘A Gift To The Community For Matariki’
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 6:33 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
It's being hailed as a vital piece of the vision to complete a 320km journey from Ruapehu maunga to the Tasman Sea. More >>
Bay Of Islands Cruise Ship Numbers Set To Plummet
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 7:09 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
The Bay of Islands $23.34 million cruise ship industry will be hit hard next season with the number of visiting ships almost halved. More >>
Fears Methven Will Be ‘Overun’ With Airbnbs
Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 8:47 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A local resident fears an epidemic of Airbnb owners flouting the rules and over-running residential areas. More >>
