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Claim Councillor Told Another To 'F*** Off' After 'True History' Clash
Saturday, 14 June 2025, 3:07 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The councillor says he did not say the words - but his meaning was correctly inferred. More >>
Former Hawke's Bay Council Chair Fumes Over Heretaunga Pollution Doubt
Friday, 13 June 2025, 8:54 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The local council questions whether his photographic evidence shows smoke or fog over the Heretaunga Plains. More >>
Closing The Book On A 50-year Library Legacy
Friday, 13 June 2025, 8:52 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A lot has changed in the Ashburton District since 1975, but there has always been one constant - the librarian. More >>
Whakatāne Operators At War With Council Over Tourism Funding Cuts
Friday, 13 June 2025, 8:49 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Tourism operators across the district are boycotting Whakatāne District Council for cutting funding to Tourism Bay of Plenty. More >>
‘Quiet Street’ To Become Permanent SH1 Through Picton
Friday, 13 June 2025, 8:47 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
A resident who describes the decision as "pretty horrible" is concerned about a nearby school. More >>
Rotorua Homeless Trespassed In Amohia St In Council Operation With Police
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 5:49 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The council says the operation was necessary due to antisocial behaviour. More >>
Protecting Kaikōura’s Little Penguins With Secret Safe Zones
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 5:24 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Dogs, cats and humans add to the kororā's problems - they are also affected by starvation at sea. More >>
'Trump Of The North' Will Not Seek Re-Election As Mayor
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:34 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
The controversial Northland mayor who tried to ban karakia from council meetings will not be standing for a second mayoral term. More >>
AI Gun Video Of Nelson Councillor Campbell Rollo Sparks Warning For Voters
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:30 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The councillor says voters should always look for an authorisation statement or something that's genuine. More >>
Speedway Deal: Proposal To Sell Baypark Stand For $1, Extend Lease
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:28 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The community is being asked if speedway should stay at Mercury Baypark Stadium. More >>
Marlborough Residents Speak Against Council's Preferred Water Plan
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:26 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
The Marlborough District Council's preferred option is to create a standalone Water Services Organisation. More >>
Resident Battles Auckland Council’s ‘Ridiculous’ Choice Of Berm Tree Criticised
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:25 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
"They haven't thought this through at all," Sarah Thompson says. More >>
Seabed Mine Fears Ignite Coast Towns On Ocean Day
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 8:04 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
A match lit six weeks ago in Ōpunakē has ignited fires the length of the North Island with seabed mining opponents taking to the coast on World Ocean Day. More >>
Fear Of Confusion Sparks Name Rethink For Manutahi Park
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 8:01 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Worries about a new Manutahi Park being mistaken for another Manutahi an hour's drive away has the council considering adding the name of a British Military Settler. More >>
Support Young People Before They Go On A Benefit, Mayors Say
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 8:00 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Two Canterbury mayors say the government shouldn't tamper with their youth job programme. More >>
Napier Councillor Nigel Simpson Launches Second Bid To Be Mayor
Monday, 9 June 2025, 8:08 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Nigel Simpson says Napier has been let down by poor decisions, costly distractions, and a lack of consistent governance, and "the city deserves better". More >>
'Unsafe Levels': Toxic Gas Concern Closes Events Centre Office
Monday, 9 June 2025, 7:47 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
An office within Rotorua's Energy Events Centre has closed after "unsafe levels" of a toxic gas were detected. More >>
Ōtara Youth Challenged To Design New Town Centre Playground
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 6:05 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Auckland Council removed the playground and seating area in January in a bid to deter antisocial behaviour and public drinking outside the Ōtara TAB. More >>
Farmers Risk Being Cut Off As Bridge Funding Dries Up
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 6:03 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waka Kotahi has announced it will not extend a 30 June sunset clause or offer additional funding for a replacement for a quake damaged bridge at the Waiau Toa Clarence River. More >>
Chair Refuses To Apologise, Rejects Use Of ‘Kia Ora’ In Council Email
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 6:02 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Hugh Gardyne preferred to be addressed 'hello' or 'dear' in emails. More >>
