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'Sam The Trap Man' On Why He's Running For Council
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 3:11 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
The candidate aims to support resilient communities and infrastructure on the East Coast. More >>
Candidate Seeks To Bring A Youth Perspective
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 2:50 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Ohoka's Ethan Nicholson is thought to be the youngest candidate in this year's elections in Waimakariri. More >>
'Hard Water' In The Spotlight In Hurunui
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 2:25 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui District Council is investigating solutions to address health concerns from hard-water mineral deposits in water supplies in Leithfield, Leithfield Beach and Amberley More >>
West Coast Council Staff Kept Busy By Information Requests
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 1:59 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Compliance visits to mining sites; council staff and contractor numbers; Buller plateau mining consents and all records on historic demolition waste also featured in the list of LGOIMA requests. More >>
Food Insecurity: Advocates Push For New Community Gardens In South Auckland
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 11:08 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Auckland Council’s Community Innovation team supports 104 community gardens and other projects aimed at helping residents grow their own food. More >>
Longer Waits On Te Ngae Rd Will Be 'Worthwhile'
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 10:55 am | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Rotorua council and NZTA urge patience as new SH30 traffic lights bed in More >>
Decades Of Sludge Cleared Out
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 10:48 am | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The work was required after new wastewater connections were paused in May 2023 because the plant was operating beyond its capacity. Although desludging effort does not solve the capacity issue for Martinborough, it was necessary to address non-compliance ... More >>
Café Fights Street Flag Ban
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 10:41 am | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Tasman District Council has banned advertising flags, but one local café is opposing the rule which he said would cost his business hundreds of dollars each day. More >>
Flood Protection Pushes West Coast Council Further In Debt
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 10:30 am | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
But the council’s financial advisors say it is well within its debt to revenue limits and on the plus side, the Council's investment portfolio now sits at nearly $15 million. The fund gained $1.28 million over the year to the end of June and has ... More >>
Hurunui Elections: The Three Big Challenges For The Council
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 4:43 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui District Council is responding to climate change, three waters infrastructure challenges and roading as it looks ahead to October's local government elections. More >>
Richmond Home Proposed For Nelson Tasman's Treasures
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 4:38 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The Nelson Provincial Museum is proposing to build its new archive in Richmond, but the plan has stiff opposition from Nelson Mayor Nick Smith. More >>
Westland Mayoral Race Heats Up With Rates Cap Promise
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 4:25 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The 81-year-old came to New Zealand from Australia as a young person seeking a safe place to live as a trans woman. More >>
Mayor’s Vote Forces U-Turn On Tauranga's Water Plan
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 4:18 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Tauranga reverses water services decision, partners with Western Bay of Plenty More >>
A High Court Case And Contentious Letterbox Drop: Who Is Andrew Clark?
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 3:53 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
An Invercargill mayoral candidate says he is still fit for office, despite past events landing him in both the headlines and court. Andrew Clark is contesting the position currently held by his brother Nobby, in a move which has surprised and irked ... More >>
Wairarapa Water Charges Laid Bare Ahead Of Decision Day
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 3:01 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Water reform meeting agendas for Masterton, Carterton, South Wairarapa, and Tararua councils have been published, revealing the average three waters connection cost for users by 2034, updated to account for inflation. More >>
Scientists To Help Combat Lake Hood's Toxic Dilemma
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 2:55 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Monitoring of Lake Hood is due to start next month in an effort to stave off algae blooms that have plagued the lake over the last three summers. More >>
Napier Council’s Plan To Reduce Burden On Ratepayers Through Investments
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 2:50 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The board of five is made up of Bell, two independent directors, Wendie Harvey and Justin Kean, and two council representatives, yet to be appointed, and will operate on a lean investment management model. More >>
Wairoa Mayoral Race: Kurawari Panere On Flooding Recovery And Rates
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 2:47 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The plan, which includes a floodway through a stretch of land including homes, Māori whenua and general land, was approved by ministers in March 2025. More >>
'Absolute Tragedy': Fatal Crash Will Weigh On Rotorua Council Candidate Forever
Monday, 18 August 2025, 2:26 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Adams caused the fatal crash in which 72-year-old Anna Rose Lea died 12 years ago More >>
Seabed Miner Says Case Closed Despite Official Criticism
Monday, 18 August 2025, 2:04 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Caldwell declared the miner’s position “somewhat cynical” when announcing on Tuesday the five experts who’ll decide TTR's Fast-track fate. In response, Trans-Tasman’s managing director Alan Eggers insisted they’d given the panel enough evidence. More >>
