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Vandals In 4WDs Destroy 38 Pōhutukawa Trees On Napier’s Marine Parade

Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 6:47 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

The damage was done on over night on Saturday after the vandals first removed new vehicle barriers in front of the trees, Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise said. More >>

‘Unsung Hero’: The Woman Redefining Parkinson’s Support For Pacific Families

Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 6:46 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

The Samoan woman from South Auckland received national recognition for founding Aotearoa’s first Pacific-focused Parkinson’s support group. More >>

Ngāti Oneone calls for unused land return in Gisborne protest

Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 5:07 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter

Protesters marched through Gisborne, calling for the return of land taken from Ngāti Oneone nearly a century ago. More >>

Road Flooding Repair Bill For Mid Canterbury

Monday, 5 May 2025, 7:02 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

The fallout from last week’s heavy rain in Mid Canterbury could land in the vicinity of $150,000. More >>

Southland Farming Company Slapped With Hefty Fine

Monday, 5 May 2025, 6:49 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

The judgement said although it was not necessary to prove the contaminant had entered or impacted the waterway, there was sufficient evidence to show it had. More >>

Three Accidents In Three Weeks: Canterbury Crash Spot Gets Safety Upgrade

Monday, 5 May 2025, 6:44 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Ashburton deputy mayor and Methven resident Liz McMillan had “never been so glad to see a road cone in my life” when NZTA contractors started the safety upgrade last week. More >>

What’s Driving Tasman’s Draft 8.8% Rates Hike?

Monday, 5 May 2025, 6:32 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

Tasman's rates are proposed to climb 8.8% next financial year, more than was earlier forecast. What's driving the increase? More >>

Stadium Ticket Levy Gives People Choice – Ashburton Mayor

Monday, 5 May 2025, 6:26 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

A regional rate has been ruled out to cover the operatons of the new $683m multi-use arena in Christchruch, but a ticket levy has been proposed for those outside the city limits. More >>

The Earthquake Clues Hidden Within Nelson Lakes

Monday, 5 May 2025, 6:01 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

A team of researchers has been scouring Tasman for geological clues to inform new research on how the Alpine Fault impacts other faults that cross the Cook Strait. More >>

Centralines Trustee Resigns Over $100k Dam Decision

Monday, 5 May 2025, 5:57 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

“I don’t think the decision is in the best interests of consumers and beneficiaries of Centralines,” resigning trustee Tony Murphy told Local Democracy Reporting. More >>

Free Talk Brings Minor Accord On Taranaki Water Pollution

Monday, 5 May 2025, 5:48 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting

Relaxing the rules to allow free-flowing discussion has brought rare agreement on Taranaki Regional Council’s biggest headache – dairy farm effluent polluting streams and rivers. Pouring treated cow pooh into freshwater is already outlawed ... More >>

Kerrin Leoni Launches Historic Mayoral Campaign, Rallies Diverse Voices To Boost Voter Turnout

Monday, 5 May 2025, 5:42 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Kerrin Leoni has officially launched her campaign to become Auckland’s first Māori woman mayor. During her campaign launch at Jubilee Hall on Friday night, she emphasised the need to mobilise underrepresented communities, particularly in South Auckland, ... More >>

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