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Could This Be New Zealand’s Next Dark Sky Reserve?
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 7:05 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Hanley said there was ecotourism potential for the Catlins should it gain accreditation, as well as benefits for nature, such as the large native bat population found in the area. More >>
Grinding Away At Line Improvements
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 6:28 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Metlink’s rail network delivery manager David Mawson said a four-carriage train with re-profiled wheels would test the line later this month. More >>
Taller Buildings Risk Mount’s ’Boutique Character’ – Locals
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 6:25 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Permitted heights in around two thirds of this area would remain at three storeys because of qualifying matters relating to landscape and cultural values, and viewshafts to Mauao. More >>
NZDF’s $490m Housing Plan For Waiouru Military Camp
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 6:20 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The Defence Force (NZDF) says it needs 211 homes to support military and civilian personnel at Waiouru Military Camp. More >>
Council’s Earthquake-prone Building Notice Reversed
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 6:08 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The My Ride building in Masterton, owned by the Masterton Trust Lands Trust, was incorrectly issued with an earthquake-prone building notice. More >>
Museum Levy To Be Considered In Kaikōura
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 6:04 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kaikōura District Council is going to consider a targeted rate to fund the Kaikōura Museum and the Mayfair Arts and Culture Centre. More >>
Popular Fiordland Trail Needs ‘A Little Bit More Help’
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 5:41 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The trust behind two popular Fiordland trails is putting its hand up for financial support, questioning the equity of the district council’s decision making. More >>
‘Devil In The Detail’ Of Housing Reforms – Waimakariri Deputy Mayor
Monday, 15 July 2024, 6:16 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
It is business as usual for the Waimakariri District Council for now, but proposed housing reforms may yet force some changes. More >>
Hurunui Confirms 10.98% Rates Rise As It Adopts 10-year Plan
Monday, 15 July 2024, 6:13 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui District Council adopted its 2024/34 Long Term Plan on Monday. More >>
Ashburton Pavilions To Get Makeover
Monday, 15 July 2024, 6:10 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
After years of negotiation, the Ashburton District Council has taken ownership of the Walnut Ave pavilion and is on the cusp of taking over another building in the Ashburton Domain. More >>
Ashburton’s Time Capsule Plan Paused
Monday, 15 July 2024, 6:06 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A time capsule is still biding its time before being entombed in Te Whare Whakatere, Ashburton's new library and civic centre. More >>
Canterbury Careers Expo Appeals To All Ages
Monday, 15 July 2024, 6:01 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The expo will be focused on learning about jobs available with local employers and will be highly interactive, with a range of live demonstrations, workshops and 'hands-on' activities. More >>
Masterton Fares Best In Region For Rates Rises
Monday, 15 July 2024, 5:57 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The report found that all councils were facing increasing costs for existing assets and services due to inflation, the cost of servicing debt, and increasing insurance costs and audit costs. More >>
Auckland Homes In ‘Highest Flood Risk Areas’ Promised Help
Monday, 15 July 2024, 5:55 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
An Order in Council will help to accelerate the project and remove the immediate consenting burden and cost. More >>
Fertile Land Needs Protection Under Housing Plan – Auckland Councillor
Monday, 15 July 2024, 5:52 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Newman said it was possible to see growth in greenfields, but the infrastructure costs will need to be met by the developers and their clients. More >>
Local Business Awards Up For National Awards
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 7:56 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Ashburton District Council’s business of the year awards are up for their own award. More >>
Proposed Speed Limit Policy ‘Bad Precedent’
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 7:51 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
Under the new policy, they would be only allowed to set variable school speed limits within 200m of the school gate. More >>
No Changes Proposed To Kaikōura Representation
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 7:47 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kaikōura District Council is planning to stick with its existing representation arrangements for the 2025 and 2028 elections, following its representation review. More >>
Canterbury Councils Team Up To Tackle Climate Change
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 7:45 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Canterbury's councils are working together to tackle climate change. More >>
Rangitāne Assured Taonga Safe At Marlborough Museum
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 7:32 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Marlborough Historical Society president Paul Davidson said they were perfectly happy to return the taonga to Rangitāne when a new cultural centre was built, but understood that this was a number of years away. More >>
