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Improvements To Bombay Southbound Off-Ramp Gets Underway
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 6:50 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will conduct a 4-5 month project to improve this, beginning on the evening of May 18. More >>
Two Hotly Debated Issues Focus Of Locals’ Feedback On Council Plan
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 4:41 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Ninety-nine people will address Rotorua's council this week. More >>
Tauranga Mayor finally buys home in city – but isn’t moving in yet
Friday, 16 May 2025, 5:45 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
After being elected in July, Mahé Drysdale said he would move to Tauranga by the end of last year. More >>
Plans For $2.5 Million Inner-City Development In Hastings For Vibrant Living
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 5:25 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The project follows a four-year search by the council for the right development partner. More >>
Hastings: Plans For $2.5m Inner-City Development For Vibrant Living
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 7:46 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst says the project brings the community’s vision for a more vibrant, connected city centre one step closer. More >>
Southland Hospital Struggling With ‘Too Small’ ED
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 7:43 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The ED is too small to allow for the efficient flow of patients, this leads to extended times for patients to be placed in a clinical space to be assessed. More >>
Economist To Offer Support For Hurunui Youth
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 7:37 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Infometrics economist Brad Olsen will visit the Hurunui district later this month to support youth into employment. More >>
Canterbury Council Ready To Form Water ‘Coalition’
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 7:32 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui District Council is ready to form a "coalition of the willing" with the Kaikōura District Council to manage water services. More >>
Gisborne Council Moves Forward With Regional Response Team
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 7:25 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
The district council says the team will cost less than $10 per property per year for ratepayers. More >>
Pekatahi Bridge No Longer On Replacement List
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 6:48 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Local politicians are pushing for the replacement of the one-lane bridge which has become a cause of complaint from road users who are fed up with damage to their vehicles and frequent closures for maintenance. More >>
Government Axes Vulnerable Patient Helpers
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 6:46 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Local Democracy Reporting has found that from July there will be no more money to pay some 130 healthcare guides across the country. More >>
‘Addicted To Spending’: Ratepayers Fight ‘Wicked’ 12% Rates Rise
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 6:37 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Submitters on Tuesday asked for rates to be reduced, more community facilities in Pāpāmoa, and gave feedback about Local Waters Done Well. More >>
Key Richmond Road To Be Kept Open During Bridge Upgrade
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 6:34 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Despite an extra cost, Tasman District Council have finally decided that a temporary bypass bridge will be built to keep a key Richmond road open during a bridge upgrade project. More >>
‘Forgotten Their Roots’: Te Matatini Risks Alienating Regions – Māori Ward Councillor
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 4:20 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The next national kapa haka competition will not be hosted in the Top of the South as planned since 2013. More >>
Key Richmond Road To Be Kept Open During Bridge Upgrade
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 6:55 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Despite an extra cost, Tasman District Council have finally decided that a temporary bypass bridge will be built to keep a key Richmond road open during a bridge upgrade project. More >>
Ngāti Hāua Treaty Settlement Begins Journey Through Parliament
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 6:49 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
A small delegation of tribal members will travel to Wellington on behalf of Ngāti Hāua to attend the first reading of the Bill on Thursday. More >>
Taylorville Dump Applies For Temporary Consent
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 6:45 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The Council will process the consent on a limited notification basis, giving people the right to submit if they are considered to be directly affected, it says. More >>
Bluff Gorse Stoush: Ex-Councillor Hasn’t Paid Council Bill
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 6:38 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Karen Arnold has been embroiled in a battle with the organisation since 2022 when her section at Theodore St, Bluff, began failing inspections due to overgrowth. More >>
Strong Support For Waimakariri Water Plan
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 6:21 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Submissions to the Waimakariri District Council's annual plan were overwhelmingly in favour of the council's Local Water Done Well proposal to go it alone. More >>
Water Skiers Call For Review Of Lake Hood Closure
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 6:17 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Users of Lake Hood are calling for a review of the closure process after undertaking their own water testing. More >>
