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‘Devil Incarnate’ Shocks Crowd At Nelson Candidates Event
Sunday, 7 September 2025, 6:07 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
One candidate gave himself the label after he rejected the need for a sustainable transport network. More >>
Data Blindspot: Hundreds Of Booze Sellers Missing In National Figures
Sunday, 7 September 2025, 5:59 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
More alcohol suppliers than national figures suggest. More >>
Northland 2025 Local Election Candidates’ Meetings In Full Swing
Friday, 5 September 2025, 5:02 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
The community gatherings are all face-to-face except for an online Māori wards hui on September 15. More >>
Youth Careers Event Receives Council Funding Boost
Friday, 5 September 2025, 4:48 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Council’s community partnerships advisor Jodie Griffiths and events and community partnerships manager Samantha Young told council that the community wanted the event to continue. More >>
Contentious Dam Hangs Over Central Hawke’s Bay Elections
Friday, 5 September 2025, 4:44 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The controversial Ruataniwha Dam was first proposed around 13 years ago - now two of the main agitators for and against the original proposal are making a bid to return to council. More >>
Balancing Rates And Services In Carterton
Friday, 5 September 2025, 4:04 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Local Democracy Reporting has asked Carterton mayoral candidates what they will do to ensure rates are kept affordable for residents, while maintaining an acceptable level of service. More >>
Kawerau's New Hope: Plan To Replace Coal With Pine Ramps Up
Friday, 5 September 2025, 3:58 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The plant promises to bring over 50 new jobs to Kawerau while helping decarbonise New Zealand’s energy supply. More >>
Wairarapa Country Pub's Liquor Licence Opposed
Friday, 5 September 2025, 3:49 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The compliance visit followed an incident in December where a group was refused entry to the pub. More >>
Anne Huriwai Hopes To Improve Iwi-Council Partnerships
Friday, 5 September 2025, 3:45 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Born and bred in Rangitukia, near the mouth of the Waiapu River, Huriwai has worked for iwi for the last 30 years. More >>
Masterton Town Hall Vision: Where To Now?
Friday, 5 September 2025, 3:40 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Local Democracy Reporting has asked Masterton’s mayoral candidates whether they support the council’s current Long Term Plan direction to build a new facility on site. More >>
Ashburton Residents Happier With Council, But Road Complaints Remain
Friday, 5 September 2025, 3:32 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Roading remains Ashburton residents’ biggest gripe despite overall satisfaction with the council hitting 73% in this year’s survey. More >>
‘Future Generations Will Be Proud’ – Nelson Approves Museum’s Archive Plan
Friday, 5 September 2025, 3:23 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Nelson City Council has approved the Nelson Provincial Museum's plan to build its new archive in Richmond, but Mayor Nick Smith remains unconvinced. More >>
Riverton’s Iconic Pāua Shell Can't Catch A Break
Friday, 5 September 2025, 3:10 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A Southland town icon which underwent major refurbishment requires further repairs for small cracks and peeling, just one year on. More >>
‘Cats Are The Bane Of My Life’: Claws Out At Candidate Event
Friday, 5 September 2025, 3:03 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
The idea of a cat control bylaw seemed particularly important to residents due to the damage feral cats do to the native wildlife of the Sounds. More >>
Nicola Willis Shoots Down Ashburton Candidate's Roading Promise
Friday, 5 September 2025, 2:58 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has ruled out an Ashburton mayoral candidate's campaign pledge. More >>
Director Of Illegal Container-Style Boarding House Fined $54k
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 3:30 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Fire safety systems were inadequate for a boarding house of that scale and the cabins were not arranged to provide appropriate escape routes. More >>
'You Can't Stop Stupid': New Hazard Rules For Homeowners
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 3:25 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The portal would show the various risk zones, allow people to look at the maps and reports and evaluate risks to their property. More >>
Gisborne Election Campaign Kicks Off With Crowded Candidate Event
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 3:14 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Local election billboards are up across Gisborne this week. More >>
'Never Get Ill': Deputy Mayor's Secret To Near-Perfect Meeting Attendance
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 3:09 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The attendance of Invercargill’s elected members has been provided to Local Democracy Reporting under LGOIMA, showing an average of 88 percent for full council meetings to the end of July. More >>
Councils Seek Government Pass To 'Fix' District Plans
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 3:06 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A halt to district plans by central Government has left North Canterbury councils feeling frustrated. More >>
