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Community Meeting Health Check Reveals Quirky Details
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 5:18 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The district council commissioned its first health check of the boards since 2021, and included the results in a recent meeting agenda. More >>
Council Boss: Māori Ward Election Blunder ‘Incredibly Disappointing’
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 5:14 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Voting papers delivered this week list the names of the five Māori ward candidates – Kiritahi Firmin, Julie Herewini, Geoff Hipango, Hayden Potaka and Phil (Bear) Reweti – but their official statements are missing from the candidate booklet sent ... More >>
Zero Rates Can Lead To Long Term Pain For Ratepayers - Former Mayors
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 5:09 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Two former North Canterbury mayors say zero rates can cost more in the long run, while a retiring South Otago mayor says capping rates has proved costly for his ratepayers. More >>
Election Blunder: Māori Ward Candidate Profiles Left Out Of Voting Packs
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 4:33 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The five candidates are vying for the council's first two Māori ward seats. All 4810 Māori ward electors are being sent an individual letter with the candidate profiles included. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Local Elections 2025: Where To Find Orange Voting Bins
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 4:22 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hastings Hastings District Council, Hastings War Memorial Library, Mitre 10 Hastings, Woolworths Hastings, Kmart Plaza, Hastings Sports Centre, The Warehouse Hastings. More >>
Glen Eden Residents Demand Action On Clogged Rail Crossing Left Off Upgrade List
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 4:13 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The crossing that brings a West Auckland suburb to a halt every time a train comes through is now an election issue. More >>
Job Seeker Programme Goes 'Quiet' After Funding Slashed
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 4:10 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A job programme has made just one sustainable placement since July, as the reality of a government funding cut sets in. More >>
‘Sign Of The Times’: Marlborough’s Film Scene Takes A Long Slumber
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 2:33 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
In the way of Smaug, Jake Sully and Sleeping Beauty, Marlborough’s screen office is being placed into a long slumber. The rise of AI, political changes, economic conditions and the fickle nature of movie making are all being blamed for ... More >>
Glen Eden Residents Demand Action On Clogged Rail Crossing Left Off Upgrade List
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 3:47 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Level crossings in Takanini and Glen Innes are slated to be removed as part of Auckland Transport’s preparations for the City Rail Link but the Glen Eden level crossing, by the train station on Glenview Rd, was not included. More >>
Whangārei Faces First New Local Election Voting System Change In A Generation
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 3:34 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Voters will need to choose their 14 Whangārei District Council (WDC) politicians via the Single Transferable Vote (STV) voting system for this year’s local elections. More >>
Tonnes Of 'Toxic' Waste Removed From Mortgagee Sale Property
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 3:19 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The new owner of a rural Tasman property is currently clearing up more than 13,000kg/L of hazardous waste left on the site by the previous owner. More >>
Union Claims Rotorua Nursery Closing, Council Says No Decisions Made Yet
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 3:16 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
The Rotorua Lakes Council says it is discussing 'a proposal' with staff. More >>
'I Never Stop Learning': Half A Century With The Same Employer
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 3:11 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Geospatial analyst Ian Tyler was soon looking to retire from Nelson City Council after working at the organisation for half a century. More >>
Masterton Town Hall: Plough On Or Rethink?
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 3:04 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Masterton’s town hall is up for demolition. Local Democracy Reporting asked the council’s general ward candidates if they support the current Long Term Plan direction to build a new facility on the site. More >>
Ashburton Council Awards Major Roading Contract
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 2:32 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Ashburton District Council has granted Fulton Hogan Ashburton the five-year, $40.7 million roading operations and maintenance contract. More >>
Bogus Whakatāne Candidate Event Stumps Voters
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 2:22 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Notices about the event have been circulating on social media for two weeks. More >>
ECan Rejects Ashburton Candidate's Gravel Claims
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 2:19 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The regional council has refuted claims by an Ashburton mayoral candidate suggesting ECan isn’t doing enough when it comes to gravel extraction. More >>
Tāwhiao McMaster Quits Council Race To Contest Te Tai Hauāuru Seat
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 2:13 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Te Tai Hauāuru stretches across the western North Island from South Waikato, Te Kuiti and Taumarunui through Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatū and down to Tawa. More >>
Whanganui Māori Ward: Julie Herewini Says It's Time For A Wahine Māori From The Awa
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 2:07 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The first-time candidate is one of five Māori standing for the new ward’s two seats. Born in Raetihi, she affiliates to Ngāti Rangi and Te Āti Haunui-ā-Pāpārangi, and hapū Ngāti Rangituhia and Ngāti Ruaka. More >>
Whanganui Māori Ward: Papakāinga Builder Stands For Seat
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 1:41 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kimiora Trust founder is one of five candidates vying for the district’s first two Māori ward seats. More >>
