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Nelson’s Homeless Problem: Is A Shelter The Solution?
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 2:02 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A homeless advocate says the city needs a night shelter to get people of the street and limit anti-social behaviour, but the council has taken another approach. More >>
It’s In The Ballot Comes To Eastern Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 1:43 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Each candidate is given two “butt in” cards which they can play to answer a question selected by another candidate and a “defer” card, which they can play to defer their question to another candidate of their choice. More >>
Frustration Grows Over Felled Native Trees
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 1:30 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Resident Brent Sheather complained to Whakatāne District Council about the destruction to plants and trees on council reserve land almost a year ago, but says very little has been done. More >>
Former Southland Mayor Joins Election Race In Surprise Move
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 5:27 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The 2022 race resulted in a third-place finish for Tong, just 45 votes behind current mayor Rob Scott and six votes behind farmer Geoffrey Young. More >>
Marlborough Mayor ‘Disappointed’ By Sounds Air Cuts
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 5:23 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Sounds Air announced on Monday they would be selling their fleet of Pilatus PC12 aircraft and axing their Blenheim to Christchurch and Christchurch to Wānaka routes from September 28. Ten staff would be made redundant. More >>
ACT Runs Tasman Candidates, But Ex-MP Goes Independent In Nelson
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 5:20 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Despite running a local government campaign with two candidates in Tasman, a former MP for the party has decided to run independently in Nelson. More >>
Canterbury Christian Schools Expanding
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 5:16 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Rangiora New Life School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Rangiora) are planning their expansions after having roll growth approved. More >>
Havelock Residents Relieved By Drinking Water U-Turn
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 5:13 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Locals were blindsided last week when the council issued a boil water notice after updated guidance from water regulator Taumata Arowai, due to the risk of protozoa which could cause sickness. More >>
Popular Kaiteriteri Beach Water Quality Downgraded To Poor
Monday, 21 July 2025, 6:58 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Two samples taken at the tourist hotspot reached 'alert' level, and a further two exceeded the higher 'alarm' level. More >>
Environment Canterbury's Chair Rebuffs Government’s Directive To Stop Planning
Monday, 21 July 2025, 6:54 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury chairperson Craig Pauling says councils need to keep thinking about planning, despite the RMA Reform Minister putting a halt to district and regional plans. More >>
Call For Wider Consultation On Memorial For Patients' Unmarked Graves
Monday, 21 July 2025, 6:53 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Porirua's Pacific community wants more consultation on a memorial for more than 1800 former patients buried in unmarked graves. More >>
Minister Proud Of Potshots In Seabed Mine ‘Culture War’
Monday, 21 July 2025, 10:41 am | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Jones freely admitted taking shots from one side of the battle lines – including calling South Taranaki mana whenua “pixie-like hapūs”. More >>
Council Calls For Tougher Dog Laws As Attacks And Euthanasia Rates Climb, Rescuers Overwhelmed
Monday, 21 July 2025, 10:38 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Manurewa MP Arena Williams says the situation has worsened over the past two years, affecting families and elderly residents, particularly in South Auckland. More >>
Tauranga’s Baypark Speedway Lease Extended To 2039
Friday, 18 July 2025, 5:10 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillors approved extending Speedway Racing Ltd’s lease at Mercury Baypark Stadium until 2039 at a Tauranga City Council meeting this week. More >>
Council Should Have Engaged Māori Stakeholders ‘Much Earlier’
Friday, 18 July 2025, 5:02 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Te Ao Mārama told the commission that Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku was not opposed to an investigation, but noted the council did not engage with either party in developing the initiative. More >>
Warning On End Of Auckland’s Alcohol Licence Freeze
Friday, 18 July 2025, 4:56 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The LAP came into effect in two stages - the first change was September 16, 2024 which included a two-year freeze on new off-licences in the central city and 23 other suburbs with the highest alcohol-related harm. More >>
Whanganui Heritage Buildings To Make Way For Health Campus
Friday, 18 July 2025, 4:53 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Whanganui District Council voted 9-4 this week to lease the former St George’s School site to iwi-governed Te Oranganui Trust. More >>
Departing Councillor: ‘Social Media Abuse Has Got Out Of Hand’
Friday, 18 July 2025, 4:49 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Duncan, who served six of her 12 years as deputy mayor, has announced she will not stand for a fifth term in October’s elections. More >>
Council Pushes Ahead With Changes Despite Government’s ‘Plan-Stop’ Policy
Friday, 18 July 2025, 4:38 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
The district council's environment plan changes aim to ensure buildings or objects that could compromise aircraft safety could not be built close to Marlborough’s three airports. More >>
Real-Time Flood Alert Sensors Installed On Havelock North Streams
Friday, 18 July 2025, 4:34 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Thirteen of 15 planned monitors are in place, with the remaining two to be installed after bridge work on Joll Rd has been completed and an appropriate location has been confirmed on the Karituwhenua Stream. More >>
