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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 >>

Move To Increase Te Reo Māori Street Names In Invercargill

Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:53 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

Te reo Māori street names are on track for a boost in Invercargill as the council takes steps to ensure they are more readily available. More >>

Planning For Auckland's Rapidly Growing 'Vibrant' South

Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:51 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter

A strategy to help support one of Auckland's fastest-growing regions with housing and its thriving farming industry has been approved by Auckland Council. More >>