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‘Scary Stuff’: Locals On Crash Corner Fear It Will Take A Death To Get It Fixed
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 7:58 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Locals on a busy Tauranga street fear someone will die before anything substantial is done to improve safety on a bend notorious for crashes. More >>
Owner 'Shocked' After Being Hit With $1400 Fee To Have Three Dogs
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 7:57 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The consent fee was on top of the three charges of $90 to register each dog. More >>
Auckland Pastor Convicted, Church Fined For Unsafe Building
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 7:10 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The church and community centre continued to be used for gatherings, even after being slapped with a dangerous building notice. More >>
Frustration Grows Over Auckland Road Works ‘Mess’
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 7:08 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Works on a Auckland street are expected to drag on due to delays. More >>
Fauono Ken Laban: First Pacific Candidate For Lower Hutt Mayoralty
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 6:13 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Fauono’s decision to run is rooted in the principles of service, teamwork, and practical focus. More >>
Māngere Youth Turn Derelict Houses Into Jobs
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 6:11 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Through the construction skills programme, rangatahi deconstruct run-down houses, salvage usable materials and fully restore each home in about six to eight months. Once refurbished, the houses are resold and the profits fund the next rebuild. More >>
Revamped Agreement Spells Out Iwi Role In Resource Consenting
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 6:08 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The Mana Whakahono a Rohe document is recognised under the Resource Management Act and spells out how the council will work with the region’s two rūnanga. More >>
Spring Creek Resident Fears Drinking Water Contamination
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 6:05 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
While Hathaway St resident Ness Beck acknowledged that the flood did not originate from the Wairau River’s stopbank, she said the council should have done more to prevent surface flooding originating from a nearby paddock. More >>
Damaging Storm Costs Waimakariri Council Nearly $1m
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 6:03 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Severe weather in May cost the Waimakariri District Council nearly $1m, but recent years of investment in drainage saved the district from a more serious event, council staff say. More >>
‘Lack Of Remorse’ From Council After Business Almost Lost Access
Monday, 30 June 2025, 9:01 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The issue centres on a railway level crossing near the entrance to Station Rd. More >>
Pōmare Power Fuels Stinging Health Blast
Monday, 30 June 2025, 8:59 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Te Rā o Tā Māui Pōmare (Sir Māui Pōmare Day) each year celebrates the first Māori medical doctor and health minister, with kōrero about uplifting Māori health. More >>
Western Bay Rates To Rise 8.92%, Exceeding Draft Plan Proposal
Monday, 30 June 2025, 8:56 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Western Bay of Plenty District Council adopted its 2025/26 Annual Plan on Thursday, 26 June and approved an 8.92% overall rates increase. More >>
Relief As Lower Speed Limits To Stay On Gisborne Highway
Monday, 30 June 2025, 8:54 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
More than 1200 submissions were received during the six-week consultation. More >>
Relief As Lower Speed Limits To Stay On Gisborne Highway
Monday, 30 June 2025, 8:54 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
More than 1200 submissions were received during the six-week consultation. More >>
Marlborough Council Passes Reduced Rates Increase Of 8.61%
Monday, 30 June 2025, 8:53 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Mayor Nadine Taylor welcomed this news, bringing the rates rise down 2.01% from the figure projected in the 2024 Long-Term Plan. More >>
Push To Give Remutaka Route Another Look
Monday, 30 June 2025, 8:50 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
A group is advocating for an investigation of alternative routes linking Wairarapa with the rest of the Wellington region. More >>
Whau Pasifika Festival Celebrates Youth Leadership, Calls For Genuine Govt Support For Future Growth
Monday, 30 June 2025, 8:44 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Despite the festival’s growth, Ina Sauni, the festival director, warns that national arts funding cuts pose a significant threat to the festival’s future. More >>
Last 50 Years Of Nelson Council Go Down In History
Monday, 30 June 2025, 8:41 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
After its 150th anniversary, Nelson City Council has now launched the third edition of its series documenting the council’s history, with the latest instalment covering everything from 1974. More >>
What You Need To Know About Auckland's New Dog Rules
Monday, 30 June 2025, 8:34 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Updates are being introduced on where and how dogs can be walked throughout the Auckland region. More >>
She’s Moved 14 Times Since Toxic Flooding Forced Her Out – Now She Has A Place To Call Home
Monday, 30 June 2025, 8:33 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
A Wairoa wahine forced out of her home by Cyclone Gabrielle's toxic aftermath has finally found somewhere she can call home. More >>
