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Schools Risk Losing Teaching Talent
Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:30 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury schools are bracing for staffing headaches, following confirmation the Kāhui Ako will be axed at the end of the year. More >>
Staffing Costs At Hawke’s Bay Councils – Are They Reasonable?
Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:26 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Figures, obtained by Local Democracy, show five Hawke’s Bay councils spent in total more than $434 million dollars on people costs in 2024. More >>
User Pays: Dump Fees May Rise In Marlborough
Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:24 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Public consultation on the proposal opens on Monday, and if approved, the cost increases would come in from September 1. More >>
Council Slaps Itself With Abatement Notice Over River Work
Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:19 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Local Democracy Reporting has obtained a copy of the notice, which shows the council took action against itself after a complaint was lodged by Fish & Game New Zealand. More >>
Budget 2025: Taumarunui Rail Yard Ready For Economic Rebirth
Friday, 23 May 2025, 7:06 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The Ruapehu district mayor says it's a turning point for the central North Island town. More >>
Large Majority Of Gisborne Residents Want Local Control Of Water Services
Friday, 23 May 2025, 7:03 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
The favoured model could result in households facing an average rate increase of $100 per year. More >>
‘Smorgasbord Of Issues’: No Quick Fix For Saving Canterbury Lake
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 7:23 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
It will be a measured approach to the algal bloom issues at Lake hood with the Ashburton District Council choosing to research and investigate rather than rush a potential solution. More >>
Ratepayers On Hook As Ashburton Annual Plan Agreed
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 7:22 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton District ratepayers will have an average rate rise of 7.3% on July 1. More >>
Ashburton Going Alone On Water The ‘Best Option Today’
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 7:20 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Keeping water services in-house is the right option for right now, according to one Ashburton councillor. More >>
Carterton Enters Wai+T Water Talks
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 6:03 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Carterton District Council is progressing talks with Masterton, South Wairarapa, and Tararua councils for a joint water services entity. More >>
Marlborough Youth Trust Farewells Their Calm ‘Anchor’ Of 25 Years
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 6:00 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Sonitani Kula, youth worker for the Marlborough Pasifika Trust, which made use of the space, said there would be no Marlborough Youth Trust without Smith. More >>
Budget 2025: Taumarunui Rail Yard Ready For Economic Rebirth
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:57 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Mayor Weston Kirton says it’s a turning point for the central North Island town. More >>
West Coast Iwi Back Moves To Speed Up Goldmining Consents
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:55 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The Mana Whakahono a Rohe partnership deal is up for its five-year review. It formally acknowledges the partnership and relationship between council and Poutini Ngāi Tahu. More >>
Nelson Backs ‘Ambitious’ Emissions Target, But Mayor Nervous
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:52 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Consultation on the strategy specifically asked residents about two targets: reducing most greenhouse gas emissions by either 6.83% or 8.3% per annum over the next decade. More >>
Napier Fisherman Plans To Skirt Round Beach Barriers: ‘We Pay A S***load Of Rates’
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:50 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Wooden barriers along Napier’s Marine Parade are preventing fishermen from accessing the beach. For some, carrying heavy gear down to the beach is not possible. More >>
Local Elections 2025: Malcolm Dixon Retires From Hastings Council To Focus On Family
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:44 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
He says he would like to see new faces around the table in 2025 - in the 50 to 60-year-old range with experience in finances, business nous and engineering backgrounds. More >>
Kaikōura’s Bid For World Heritage Status Gathers Momentum
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:40 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura is looking to marine research to boost Kaikōura's bid for world heritage status. More >>
‘One-stop Shop’: How RMA Reforms Could Shake Up Local Government
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:34 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Change is in store for local government, amid RMA reform. More >>
Masterton To Join Wai+T Talks
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:31 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
A majority of Masterton councillors have voted to progress work on a Wairarapa-Tararua water services entity. More >>
Napier Council Staff Bristle At Restructure Of More Than 100 Jobs
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:25 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise said the process was part of a wider effort to deliver $3 million in labour savings for the 2025/26 financial year. More >>
