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After Nearly 30 Years, Wellington Could See A Pasifika Councillor Again
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 2:52 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Wellington could soon have its first Pasifika voice around the council table in nearly 30 years. The capital last had a Pacific councillor in 1995, when Namulau'ulu Tala Cleverley left office. Now, Auimatagi Ken Ah Kuoi says he plans to make a second ... More >>
Rotorua Annual Plan Hearings: Locals Share Needs And Desires For City
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 2:50 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillors heard hours of feedback. More >>
From ‘Golden Goose’ To Wastewater Site: Farm Plan Sparks Debate
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 2:49 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Pain Farm in Martinborough is the proposed site for a wastewater disposal facility. Submitter Jenny Boyne says Pain Farm is “a highly productive money maker working farm“. More >>
Jack’s Next Mission For Māori Wards
Monday, 19 May 2025, 7:50 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
He plans to take his and other youth voices about the importance of Māori wards to Parliament. More >>
Mayor Goes Cap In Hand For New Bridge
Monday, 19 May 2025, 7:49 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Since he became mayor in 2022, Dr Luca has continued to push for a new bridge, speaking to the East Coast’s MP at the time, Kiri Allen, and former Transport Minister Simeon Brown. More >>
Improvements Needed For Moore’s Bridge
Monday, 19 May 2025, 7:46 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
New Zealand Transport Agency – Waka Kotahi regional relationships director Andrew Corkill said he was not aware of any funding for any works on the bridge. More >>
Top Astronomy Award For Kaikōura Dark Skies Advocate
Monday, 19 May 2025, 7:40 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust founding member Nicky McArthur is the recipient of the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand's Bright Star Award. More >>
‘Overwhelming Support’ For Ashburton’s Standalone Water Plan
Monday, 19 May 2025, 7:28 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The community response is clear that a standalone business unit should be the model for the future delivery of the Ashburton District’s three water services. More >>
Glowworms, Luxury And Manaakitanga: Rotorua’s Ambitions For A Brighter Future
Monday, 19 May 2025, 7:19 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Industry leaders and data show a tourism town 'on the up' More >>
Treaty Settlement Renames Iconic Sites In Central North Island
Monday, 19 May 2025, 6:41 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Mountains, a lake and scenic reserves are some of the sites that have been renamed. More >>
South Wairarapa Locks In Key Decisions, 4.7% Rates Rise Likely
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 8:12 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
South Wairarapa District Council will adopt its Long-Term Plan at the end of June. More >>
‘Just Not Sustainable’: Rally Planned To Protest 12% Rates Increase
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 8:10 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Residents rally against Tauranga rates increase, demand spending cuts More >>
Ashburton Bus Debate Goes Round-and-Round
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 7:54 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
How public transport could be introduced to Ashburton, and how much it will cost, needs to be properly discussed with Environment Canterbury, according to deputy mayor Liz McMillan. More >>
Doubts Remain Over Proposed Joint Water Entity
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 7:46 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Masterton councillors will deliberate on Local Water Done Well submissions next week. More >>
West Coast Mayors Welcome Anti-Abuse Guide
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 7:37 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Westland, Grey and Buller mayors Tania Gibson and Jamie Cleine discuss abuse of elected members; welcome anti-abuse guide from Minister for Women. More >>
Waimakariri Mayor Weighs Up Fast-track Rules
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 7:35 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon has been coming to grips with how the Fast-track Approvals Act will work. More >>
North Canterbury Mayors Say They Back Local Schools, But Should It Extend To School Attendance?
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 7:31 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury mayors say they have already actively support local schools, but Rangiora High School principal Bruce Kearney says shouldn't have to worry about school attendance. More >>
Kaikōura ‘Reimagines’ Tourism With New Visitor Centre
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 7:28 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaikōura's former i-Site building is set to be turned into a new state-of-the-art visitor centre. More >>
Jobs Taskforce Breaks Down Barriers
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 7:22 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs programme has exceeded its job placement target, in spite of the challenging job market. More >>
Freshwater Management Review Offers Options – Hurunui Mayor
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 7:15 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui District Council disbanded the Hurunui-Waiau Zone Committee in 2019, and it was later replaced by a land and water committee. More >>
