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Rotorua Drivers Hit With Month’s Parking Fees In One Day

Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:22 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

The council has apologised for any "short-term inconvenience" the issue caused. More >>

Firewood Sale Helps Plug Charity’s Funding Hole

Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:20 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

Three Nelson Tasman charities are grateful for Tasman District Council's support through its annual Charity Firewood Days which raise money for those in need. More >>

Tasman ‘Ready For Change’ – Urban Designer Launches Mayoral Campaign

Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 7:11 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

A Tasman urban designer and agri-tourism lodge owner has become the first person to put their name forward for the district's mayor. More >>

Parents Stage Crash To Show Danger Of Faster Speed Limit

Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 8:17 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

Concerned Nelson parents staged a car crash on Monday to raise encourage residents to submit on a potential speed limit increase. More >>

Who Are The Chosen 40? Whanganui Council Shields Citizens’ Assembly

Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 8:13 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter

No names, no access: The meetings of Whanganui's first citizens' assembly are closed to the public and will not be livestreamed, and members' names are being kept secret. More >>

Veteran Councillor Back In The Race After Successor Steps Down

Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 8:05 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

It comes just a few months after Filipaina announced plans to step aside for new leadership, but he says he reconsidered when Tauanuu pulled out. More >>

Wairarapa Hospital Flooding Risk Exposed

Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 7:40 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

Although Wairarapa was relatively unscathed and dodged the red warning issued to parts of Wellington, it’s just the kind of emergency event Wairarapa councils have been preparing for. More >>

Masterton Council On Track, Report Says

Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 7:39 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

A report to the council’s Audit and Risk Committee, which would meet on Wednesday, said roading performance measures related to customer service response times, with all 37 urgent requests responded to within two working days. More >>

Council Rejects Wish Of Rūnanga To Obtain Land

Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 7:31 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

This land is not fit for purpose for the council, so there’s an opportunity here to actually put it where it’s best needed and I think where it’s best needed is to go back to the people, says Mana whenua representative Pania Coote. More >>

Iwi Boss To Head New Board For Taranaki Maunga

Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 7:02 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting

Wharehoka Wano will lead Te Tōpuni Ngārahu – a new body of representatives from the region’s eight iwi – to govern the park alongside the conservation minister. More >>

New $5.6m Rolleston Intersection ‘Uneven’ Within A Month

Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 6:59 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

The council has been contacted for more details on the situation, including if the issues were caused by last week’s heavy rain and who would pay for the remediation works. More >>

Wairarapa Water Consultations Wrap Up, Hearings Underway

Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 6:57 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

Before establishing a council-controlled organisation, each participating council would be negotiating terms, conditions, and caveats of joining, including price standardisation, but the CCO would ultimately be bound to price-quality regulations set by the Commerce ... More >>