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Ashburton’s Rates Set To Climb 7.3%
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 9:06 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillors will decide next week whether to ask the community about the draft 2025-26 annual plan, which signals an average rate rise of 7.3% for the Ashburton District. More >>
Water Reforms: Ashburton Weighs Up In-House Option
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 8:40 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton District Council is proposing a stand alone business unit as its model for the Government's Water Done Well refrorms. More >>
Ambitious Teen Eager To Bring Māngere’s Voice To Parliament
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 8:38 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Marques is the youngest student to be selected for Youth Parliament, a nationwide development opportunity for those aged 16-18 to experience the political process and represent their communities. More >>
SH2 Fix: Residents Warned Of ‘Highly Disruptive’ Road Works
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 8:10 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Wellington Transport Alliance projects portfolio lead Kieran Head said the works were scheduled to start on May 11 and would take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. More >>
Rotorua Water To Be Fluoridated By Friday
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 8:01 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The council will also make two temporary sources of unfluoridated water available. More >>
Māpua Developments Under Fire From Residents
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 7:07 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Tasman District Council's proposed plan for the town has generated pushback from residents who fear the loss of its village character. More >>
Controversial West Coast Dump Unveils Expansion Plans
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 7:04 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
A privately-owned landfill that has been prosecuted for breaching its resource consents and health and safety rules wants to expand its operation. More >>
Kaikōura’s Bid To Attract The Top Marine Brains
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 7:02 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A study concluded it had the potential to become an international hub for marine research and education - if it could get the funding. More >>
Christchurch buses: ECan remains defiant on fares
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 6:59 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Canterbury's regional council continues to push back against government pressure to raise bus fares. More >>
Richmond Bridge Upgrade: The Million-dollar Gridlock Question
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 8:54 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The project's length and the cost of building a bypass route have both decreased, but Tasman District Council is still waiting to decide on its traffic management plan for the major works. More >>
Private Mayoral Park Proposed In Busy Nelson Carpark
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 8:52 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Several road and parking changes are being proposed in Nelson, including giving the mayor a private park in one of the city's busiest public carparks. More >>
Dad’s Bike Track Dream To Become A Reality After Battle
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 8:45 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
A beachside community in south Auckland will finally have its first pump track after the project was approved by the local board. More >>
Tauranga Faces 12 Percent Rates Hike, Council Seeks Further Savings
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 8:43 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Tauranga ratepayers face a proposed overall rates rise of 12 percent from July, but the mayor says it could have been more than 20 percent if the council had not found savings. More >>
Councillor Rapped For Assuming Gender Of Mayors
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 8:40 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
An Invercargill councillor has apologised for assuming the gender of mayors after initially doubling down on his comment at a meeting. More >>
‘Heartstring Stuff’: Former Politician Wants Reserve Returned To Whānau
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 7:50 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
'We think it’s appropriate it comes back to our whānau.' More >>
Wairarapa Commuters To Remain On ‘Knife-Edge’ For Months Yet
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 7:48 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Haskell, who was previously the chief executive of Wellington Water and began at Transdev in November, said there was a shortage of licenced train managers for Wairarapa. More >>
Ex-Councillor Loses Stoush Over Gorse-covered Land
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 7:46 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Bluff Hill/Motupōhue was managed to meet the requirements of the Southland Pest Hub, which recommended gorse be kept 10 metres from neighbouring boundaries, council group manager consenting and environment Jonathan Shaw said. More >>
Iwi Says RMA Reforms Is ‘Open Attack On Māoridom’
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 7:44 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Ngāti Ruanui’s Crown-mandated agency said the south Taranaki iwi wasn’t opposed to improving the resource management system. But Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui kaiwhakahaere Rachel Arnott said they totally rejected not carrying over Treaty obligations. More >>
Tyre Specialist Stunned At Car Damage From Roadworks
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 7:30 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Motorists caught in it have described loose tar and chip seal piling onto their tyres, slowing their cars to an almost undriveable speed, while stones shaking loose from other vehicles chipped at their paintwork and windscreens. More >>
‘Peace’ For Ngāti Hāua Negotiator Ahead Of Signing Deed Of Settlement
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 7:27 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The iwi is expecting several hundred people to attend to witness the signing. All iwi members present will be given the opportunity to sign the Deed of Settlement. More >>
