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‘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Air Chathams has since withdrawn the request for the loan to buy the aircraft as circumstances had changed to allow them to keep a Saab340 that is currently leased to Tonga’s Lulutai Airlines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 >>
Jet Skier Hoons Past Kayakers In Napier Inner Harbour
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:44 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
“This kind of behaviour isn’t just against the rules - it’s unacceptable, especially with kayakers nearby enjoying a calm evening on the water,” HBRC said. More >>
‘Removed That Barrier’: Change For Overseas Visitors Announced
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:41 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Trenz Rotorua 2025: Barrier removed for overseas visitors as Government targets tourism growth More >>
Council Prioritises Fix For ‘Uneven’ Rolleston Intersection
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:36 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The new $5.6 million intersection in Rolleston being “uneven” within a month of being sealed will be fixed by the end of May. More >>
Disgruntled Goldminers Offered Consents Workshop
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:35 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The use of North Island consultants to process West Coast water-use consents for alluvial gold mine sites came under attack at Tuesday’s meeting of the council’s Resource Management Committee. More >>
Council Warned Against Picking Up Slack From Government Funding Cuts
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:33 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
“The regional sector has to be careful here that as the Government retreats and doesn’t invest in some of these things, that we don’t just commit ratepayers’ funds and go in and pick all that work up as an unfunded mandate,” Chief executive ... More >>
Water Group Bids Farewell As Future Remains Cloudy
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:28 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri Zone Committee held its last meeting on Monday, as uncertainty over community involvement in freshwater management remains. More >>
