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From Mattresses To Marijuana: Auckland’s Illegal Dumping Problem Grows
Friday, 9 May 2025, 7:55 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
There are more than 1300 reports per month of illegal dumping in Auckland - more than 40 on average per day. More >>
Tourists Called On To Help Count Kaikōura’s Whales
Friday, 9 May 2025, 7:53 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Great Kaikōura Whale Count is back in June and visitors are being called on to spare a couple of hours to look out for whales. More >>
Thinking Of Standing? First Māori Seats In Spotlight Ahead Of Council Elections And Referendum
Friday, 9 May 2025, 7:50 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The October elections will be the first time Māori in Whanganui will have the option of voting in councillors for the district’s new Māori ward. More >>
Inside The New Office Building Tauranga City Council Is Paying $91.9m To Lease
Friday, 9 May 2025, 4:49 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Tauranga City Council's chief executive has defended the $91.9 million, 15-year cost to lease its new building. More >>
Gisborne Votes To Lift CBD Alcohol Restrictions, Sparks Debate
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:53 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Gisborne councillors voted to remove restrictive alcohol rules in the town centre. More >>
Time For Action On Health Advocacy
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:51 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca says an advocacy group set up under the umbrella of Whakatāne District Council is urgently needed. More >>
‘We Are Not An Airline’ – Mayor
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:49 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Air Chathams has since withdrawn the request for the loan to buy the aircraft as circumstances had changed to allow them to keep a Saab340 that is currently leased to Tonga’s Lulutai Airlines for three months. More >>
New Councillor Aims To Prove Value Of Tauranga Māori Ward
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:44 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Hemi Rolleston sworn in as Tauranga Māori ward councillor after byelection win More >>
Manurewa’s First Pan-Pacific Strategy Takes Final Step
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:43 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
“This is about making sure our Pacific community isn’t left behind again,” said Manurewa Local Board Chair Matt Winiata. More >>
Ashburton Second Bridge Work Ramps Up
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:40 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Construction of Ashburton's second bridge could start as soon as March - all things going to plan. More >>
Iwi Defends Role In West Coast Consent Process
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:39 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The Whakahono a Rohe agreement is due for a review as Resource Management Act changes loom, the West Coast Regional Council said. More >>
Motorists ‘Near The End Of Their Tether’ With Richmond Bottleneck
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:34 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Urgent upgrades to a Richmond intersection are being sought by the AA while the town awaits construction of its Road of National Significance. More >>
Selwyn Mayor Announced State Of Emergency From Wellington
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:30 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Selwyn council’s chief executive defended the mayor's decision to travel to Wellington on the eve of a heavy rain event. More >>
Carterton’s Urban Ratepayers To Cop Double-Digit Rates Rise
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:23 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The estimated rates intake rise for the 2025-26 year in the Long-Term Plan was about 13% but the council had found savings to bring it to 8.6%. More >>
Youth MP Wants Bus Routes Extended In North Canterbury
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 8:13 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri Youth MP Simone Bisschoff is keen to advocate for young people. More >>
Kaiapoi School’s Creative Solution To Staffing Challenges
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 7:43 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Increased teacher release time has been a headache for some schools, but Kaiapoi North School has made the most of the extra resourcing. More >>
NZ Faces $9.4b Hit From Invasive Caulerpa, Analysis Shows
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 6:59 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
The invasive seaweed is gaining an increasing stronghold. More >>
Decision To Shut Overused Recycling Station Under Review After Fiery Backlash
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:53 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The decision could be quashed this week following a recommendation for the Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board to revoke a resolution to disestablish the Raetihi Recycling Station. More >>
‘Hop Off Your Grandstand’: Emotions Run High At Council Meeting
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:50 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The exchange involved long-standing councillors Ian Pottinger and Darren Ludlow — who was chairing the committee meeting. More >>
Canterbury Councils Press On With Water Plan, Despite ‘Disappointing’ Response
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:49 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui and Kaikōura councils had a disappointing response on their proposal to form a joint water services council controlled organisation. More >>
