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Health And Safety Paralysis Holding Back Walkway - Volunteers
Friday, 5 December 2025, 5:57 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
About 100 people crowded into the Whakatāne District Council chambers on Wednesday in a show of support for the restoration of Ōhope Beach's iconic West End walkway. More >>
Suspicious Fire Engulfs Multiple Trucks Overnight In Invercargill
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 5:58 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
In a statement, Treetech chief executive Chris Walsh said it would be devastating for the team if the trucks had been set on fire intentionally. More >>
New Report Maps Landslide Risks On West Coast
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 5:55 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The $207,000 study was commissioned by the West Coast Regional Council Civil (WCRC) Defence team in 2022 to help with its disaster planning. More >>
Rotokākahi Pipeline Planning Grievances Aired In High Court
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 5:51 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Protests at the lake in February 2024 paused construction, prompting the council to obtain a court injunction to continue the work safely. More >>
North Canterbury Housing Development Drags On
Thursday, 4 December 2025, 5:48 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The fate of a proposed North Canterbury housing development is no closer to being known, more than two years after it was first rejected. More >>
Rates Cap Divide: Ratepayers Cheer As Mayors Urge Caution
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 5:26 pm | Sue Teodoro - Local Democracy Reporter
South Wairarapa Mayor Fran Wilde said more detail was needed from the government to answer important questions on the banded rates cap. More >>
Northland Council Leader Blasts Boat Ramp Call Amid Clam Threat
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 3:59 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
The decision not to close the ramp at Lake Taharoa was made as the threat of invasive freshwater gold clams grows. More >>
'Grinch' Mayor Max Brough May Save Taranaki's Winter Festival
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 3:56 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Max Brough who campaigned on a rates cap dressed as the Grinch in New Plymouth's Christmas Parade last weekend. More >>
Crate Day Revellers Warned To Watch For Nesting Birds
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 5:42 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury rangers, other agencies and volunteers will be out in force on Saturday to protect nesting birds on Crate Day. More >>
'Please Walk On Me': New Zealand Flag Exhibition Shocks Hastings Councillor
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 5:25 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The controversial installation includes a New Zealand flag laid on the floor, inviting people to "please walk on me". More >>
Wairarapa To Consider Holiday Hotspot Booze Ban
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 5:21 pm | Sue Teodoro - Local Democracy Reporter
The issue is raised in a report to be put before Masterton's District Council on Wednesday. More >>
Community Rallies Behind Castlepoint Hotel After Liquor Licence Lost
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 5:19 pm | Sue Teodoro - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hotel confirmed they closed the bar after hoping they would be able to keep serving alcohol while the appeals process was underway. More >>
NZ's Most Hit Rail Bridge To Be Fixed By Christmas
Friday, 28 November 2025, 5:52 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Tiwald Viaduct in Canterbury gets hit at least 13 times a year, according to KiwiRail. More >>
Kaipara Leader Urges Kai Iwi Lakes Closure To Protect Against Gold Clam Threat
Friday, 28 November 2025, 5:51 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Around 7500 people will be camping at Kai Iwi Lakes over summer. More >>
Dog Attack On Child Prompts Call For On-Leash Areas In Kawerau
Friday, 28 November 2025, 5:49 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Christine Larsen said the roaming female dog had pups that the children were handling. The injury had been serious enough to require stitches, and the dog had been surrendered to dog control. More >>
The End Of 'Category 3': Cyclone Red Zones To Be Phased Out
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 6:12 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Land categories are about to be a thing of the past for Hawke's Bay properties. More >>
Rotorua Lakefront Stench Lingers As Decomposing Weed And Dead Fish Pile Up
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 6:10 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council began removing the washed-up weed from the water on 14 November, with Rotorua Lakes Council disposing of it once removed. More >>
Wilding Pines Threaten Kaikōura Ranges In 'Looming Catastrophe'
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 4:25 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
A patch of wilding trees have been found about 3km from the as-yet uninfected Inland Kaikōura Range. More >>
Mayors Can't Represent Māori - West Coast Iwi Chair
Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 6:09 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Paul Madgwick has rejected the idea that mayors would represent Māori interests on the government's proposed new boards. More >>
Mayors Welcome Law To Combat 'Vicious, Sinister' Harassment
Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 5:43 pm | Sue Teodoro - Local Democracy Reporter
Carterton mayor Steve Cretney described the passing of the new law which creates a new offence last week, as positive. More >>
