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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 >>
How Rotorua Is Bucking The National Trend For New Home Builds
Monday, 5 May 2025, 5:36 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Half of the new homes were social housing or affordable rentals. More >>
‘Not A Trivial Matter’: Lake Tarawera Locals Push For Lower Sewerage Costs
Saturday, 3 May 2025, 5:59 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Residents' group has three non-negotiable funding conditions, including a maximum cost. More >>
‘Will Fight For The Right’: Gisborne Hapū’s Call To Reclaim Lands
Saturday, 3 May 2025, 5:55 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
This year marks 95 years of Ngāti Oneone being displaced from its mana whenua lands, Ngāti Oneone hapū chairwoman Charlotte Gibson said. More >>
‘Focus On The Basics’: Whanganui Mayor Pushes Back On Education Minister’s Truancy Appeal
Friday, 2 May 2025, 8:35 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
“To ask councils to get involved in tackling truancy is a contradiction to the directive we have been given,” Whanganui mayor Andrew Tripe said. More >>
‘Will Fight For The Right’: Gisborne Hapū’s Call To Reclaim Lands
Friday, 2 May 2025, 8:33 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
The hīkoi starts at 8am on May 5 at Gisborne District Council offices. More >>
Tauranga Businesses Fear Impact Of Expanded Paid Parking
Friday, 2 May 2025, 8:31 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
“It’s a real problem when you start charging people all-day parking and you don’t offer alternatives, that’s just unfair,” Vetro Mediterranean Food owner Liz Cerdeira said. More >>
Owners On Edge After Spate Of Cat Maulings In Whakatāne
Friday, 2 May 2025, 8:27 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Whakatāne-Ōhope ward councillor Nāndor Tanczos said roaming dogs were an ongoing problem, not only in town but in other parts of the district, and one that the council took seriously. More >>
‘Critical Milestone’: Ruapehu Mayor Rallies Support For Whakapapa Comeback
Friday, 2 May 2025, 8:25 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
He said the decision has brought fresh hope for the region’s tourism industry. But tensions linger among iwi as the Crown pushes ahead with the deal. More >>
Hastings Councillor Steps Down To Focus On Health And Wellbeing
Friday, 2 May 2025, 8:23 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Council said a report will be prepared for its meeting on May 13 to decide to either leave the position vacant or appoint a replacement, qualified to be elected as a member. More >>
Whanganui Iwi Leader Takes Place On Waitangi Tribunal
Friday, 2 May 2025, 8:22 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Gerrard Albert has more than 20 years of experience in Treaty settlement negotiations, including a pivotal role in the Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River) Settlement, and more than 30 years in natural resource management. More >>
$25k Boost For Kaikōura Museum
Friday, 2 May 2025, 8:18 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kaikōura District Council has voted to distribute to $100,000 between 16 community and sports organisations. More >>
Flood Lessons Save District From A Worse Fate In Latest Rain Event
Friday, 2 May 2025, 8:12 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury's councils have learnt the lessons from previous rain events, which allowed them to be prepared for the latest event. More >>
Kaikōura Mayor Plans To Go Duck Shooting As Rain Clears
Friday, 2 May 2025, 8:10 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kaikōura District Council's infrastructure has stood up to this week's heavy rain, Mayor Craig Mackle says. More >>
Conservation Minister Sees Caulerpa’s ‘Catastrophic’ Impact In Bay Of Islands
Friday, 2 May 2025, 8:08 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Potaka’s comments came after visiting the Bay of Islands to see firsthand the “disastrous and catastrophic” impacts of the super-spreader caulerpa seaweed. More >>
