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Tauranga Rally Urges City Council To Cut Rates Amid Proposed 12% Hike

Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:16 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter

The plan received 968 written submissions and 96 people asked to speak to the council directly. More >>

Whanganui Politician Crosses Boundaries To Stop Seabed Mine

Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:14 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting

Whanganui District Councillor Charlotte Melser presented her 3000-signature Concerned Communities petition to New Plymouth District Council on Tuesday, saying many locals had signed. More >>

Costs Of Failed Harbour Project As Yet Unknown

Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:12 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter

When asked how long this was expected to take, Local Democracy Reporting [the Beacon] was told the Te Rahui general partner was seeking advice on the required steps before sharing the work programme with the limited partners. More >>

Tauranga Councillor Optimistic Ōtūmoetai Pool Could Be Saved

Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:05 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter

Reasons for the pool’s closure were its age at 57 years, geotechnical issues, and the “unsustainable” cost to keep it operating. More >>

Tapawera Community Hub: Where Will It Go?

Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:02 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

Tasman District Council is forging ahead with the new community facility despite conflicting community views, with its eventual site the next question to answer. More >>

Just Five Submissions Drip In On Tasman’s Water Plan

Thursday, 22 May 2025, 3:59 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

Just five people have submitted on the future of the district’s three water services after four weeks, with submissions closing on Friday. More >>

All Blacks Great Joins Battle To Keep Western Springs Stadium In Public Hands

Thursday, 22 May 2025, 3:54 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Tuifa’asisina, former All Black and Ponsonby Rugby Club stalwart, is backing a community-led proposal to transform the stadium into a multi-use venue, as he fears a commercial redevelopment would erase a vital community space. More >>

Decision-Day For Masterton’s Water

Thursday, 22 May 2025, 3:50 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

Foundation principles would include: non-standardisation of pricing and debt; share allocation; and decision-making arrangements. More >>

Spend Now To Reduce Flood Risk – Kaikōura Council Boss

Thursday, 22 May 2025, 3:48 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The Kaikōura District Council is hoping Environment Canterbury will invest in flood prevention work to reduce the risk of flooding to the town from the Kowhai River. More >>

Fast-Track Fury: Councillor Urges United Front Against Taranaki Seabed Mining

Thursday, 22 May 2025, 3:44 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter

First-term councillor Charlotte Melser is urging affected councils and iwi to unite in opposition to the proposal by Trans-Tasman Resources (TTR) to mine 50 million tonnes of iron sand per year for 35 years over 66km2 of the South Taranaki Bight. More >>

Local Elections 2025: Napier Councillor Richard McGrath Running For Mayor

Thursday, 22 May 2025, 3:38 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

Richard McGrath has announced he will be standing for mayor against Kirsten Wise in the October local body elections. More >>

Napier City Council Restructure Impacts More Than 100 Jobs

Wednesday, 21 May 2025, 8:33 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

Many staff, some with decades of service, had been told their positions may no longer exist. More >>

Napier City Council Restructure Impacts More Than 100 Jobs

Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 2:58 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

An annual plan hearing and deliberation process is currently underway to determine the future of these facilities. More >>

Local Elections 2025: Napier Councillor Richard McGrath Running For Mayor

Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 2:56 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

Richard McGrath has announced he will be standing for mayor against Kirsten Wise in the October local body elections. More >>

After Nearly 30 Years, Wellington Could See A Pasifika Councillor Again

Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 2:52 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Wellington could soon have its first Pasifika voice around the council table in nearly 30 years. The capital last had a Pacific councillor in 1995, when Namulau'ulu Tala Cleverley left office. Now, Auimatagi Ken Ah Kuoi says he plans to make a second ... More >>