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Rubbish Dumped, Set Alight On Canterbury Beach
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 12:57 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Adam 'Abbo' Williams was fishing on Dorie Beach, near the South Rakaia Huts, on Thursday, when a man pulled up with a trailer of rubbish. More >>
Empty Rotorua Council-Owned Pensioner Units Spark Concern
Monday, 10 November 2025, 8:48 am | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Dozens of council pensioner homes lie empty as residents grow uneasy. More >>
Conservation Boards Set To Lose Functions Under New Law
Friday, 7 November 2025, 4:22 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Unease is building over law changes that could see Conservation Boards sidelined. More >>
Six-Storey Housing Developments Set To Be Allowed On 44 Napier Streets
Friday, 7 November 2025, 4:20 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The city is opening the door to six-storey terraced housing and apartment-style living - upsetting some locals. More >>
Methven Birdsong Project Starts Humming
Friday, 7 November 2025, 4:18 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
McElwain said the Trust is hoping to honour the vision of the original Garden of Harmony while adapting it for new generations. More >>
Leaders Chosen For Auckland Local Boards
Friday, 7 November 2025, 3:31 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Mayor Wayne Brown congratulated local board members on their elections and said there was a big job ahead. More >>
Government Approves Eastern Bay Councils Standing Alone With Water
Friday, 7 November 2025, 3:20 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
With the plans now accepted, the councils will begin transition planning to ensure the new delivery model is fully operational by the statutory deadline of 1 July, 2028. More >>
Ōtara 'Locked Out' In Stoush Over Local Board Leadership Roles
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 5:46 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Ōtara's three elected members have been left without leadership roles for the first time since the Auckland Super City was formed in 2010. More >>
Conservation Boards Set To Lose Functions Under New Law
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 5:44 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The boards have a statutory role in reviewing DOC's regional management plans and the authority must approve National Park plans. More >>
Canterbury Farmer Urges Government To Act As Consent Costs Spiral
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 5:41 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
It has been seven weeks since David Clark went public with his frustration of the resource consent process and its "outrageous costs". More >>
Large Service Station Planned On Some Of NZ's Best Growing Land
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 5:54 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The build would include a truck stop, retail service area, cafe and fruit shop facilities. More >>
Wild Deer Plunder Pasture, Plants And Profits In Westland
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 5:50 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Feral deer in South Westland are devouring native forest, farm pasture and profits - but DOC has neither the budget nor a plan to do anything about it. More >>
Bay Of Plenty Councillors Ramp Up Security After Threats
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 5:48 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
At least two newly elected councillors will be accessing newly available support after facing harassment and threats during the local government elections. More >>
How A Teen Son's Passion For Māori Wards Led To A Shock Win For His Mum
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 5:46 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Mawera Karetai did not erect a single billboard or spend a cent on her Māori ward election campaign in the Bay of Plenty, so it came as a shock when she actually won. More >>
Ideas For What To Do With Tōmoana Showgrounds In Hastings Are Being Sought - And Pandaland Will Be One Submission
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 3:24 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hastings District Council, which purchased the Tōmoana Showgrounds in 2023, is asking residents to help shape a 10-year master plan for its future. More >>
The Push To Restore Power In 'Apocalyptic' Southland
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 3:57 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Around 2200 customers are still without power following a freak storm on 23 October. More >>
Photos Reveal Significant Fire Damage To Auckland Track
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 3:54 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Fire and Emergency New Zealand were called to a vegetation fire at Fairy Falls Track in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park about 8am on Sunday. More >>
Visitors Warned To Watch For Birds Crash Landing In Kaikōura
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 3:52 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Crash landings for the vulnerable Kaikōura tītī birds is more common in March and April - but happen from August to March during breeding season as well. More >>
Popular Far North Mayor Moko Tepania, Won't Seek Re-Election In 2028
Friday, 31 October 2025, 5:27 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Tepania made the announcement about his future to gasps of surprise at the Far North District Council's meeting on Wednesday. More >>
Nelson Council Prioritises Economic Recovery After 'Winter From Hell'
Friday, 31 October 2025, 5:19 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
As the new Nelson City Council was sworn in on Thursday afternoon, returning mayor Nick Smith put the economic recovery of the city in his sights. More >>
