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Councillor Heartbroken Over Rubbish Dumping Mess
Friday, 2 May 2025, 8:06 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
“It’s unfortunate that this cost will now fall to the ratepayers of the district,” says Councillor Rebecca Gray. More >>
Why Gisborne Locals Are Pushing Back Against Relaxed Alcohol Rules
Friday, 2 May 2025, 8:02 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
The council consulted on excluding "Sensitive Sites Provisions" in the CBD. More >>
Mayors: School Attendance Isn’t Our Job
Friday, 2 May 2025, 7:57 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton's mayor says as a community leader, keeping children in education has better outcomes - but it isn't his job. More >>
Ashburton Stadium’s Elusive Rain Leak Returns
Friday, 2 May 2025, 7:53 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton District Council people and facilities group manager Sarah Mosley said staff noted two small leaks to the side of the playing surface of the courts when the stadium opened on Wednesday morning. More >>
Fears Over Reduction To Disability Travel Service
Friday, 2 May 2025, 7:46 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
CCS Disability Action access coordinator Mary O’Brien presented to the city council this week as part of its annual plan consultation, urging it to continue funding the programme at current levels. More >>
Stadium Policy ‘Will Likely Kill’ Nelson Giants
Friday, 2 May 2025, 7:43 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Nelson's basketball club might be forced to end if a policy change at the Trafalgar Centre is retained next season. More >>
1200 Delegates, 16,000 Meetings, $3m Spend: City ‘Buzzing’ For TRENZ
Friday, 2 May 2025, 7:39 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
New Zealand’s largest international tourism business event begins in Rotorua on Tuesday. More >>
Let Them Dance: Napier To Retain 3am Bar Closing Times, After Council U-Turn
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 9:02 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Napier City Council amended its proposed Local Alcohol Policy to maintain the status quo, allowing bars, pubs, and nightclubs to open until 3am with a one-way door policy at 2am. More >>
‘Political Bias’: Rotorua Debates LGNZ Membership Value
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:54 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The annual subscription for 2025/2026 will be $93,458. More >>
Over Budget And Late: Ōpōtiki’s Most Difficult Audit To Date
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:49 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Ōpōtiki District Council's Annual Report is four months late being adopted and auditing costs have gone well over budget. More >>
Ōpōtiki To Go It Alone For Now
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:44 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Through a series of workshops and extensive consultants’ reports the council has considered several options and identified two as most suitable. More >>
Ōpōtiki Rates To Increase By 9.5 Percent
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:42 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The council approved an information document on its draft Annual Plan 2025-2026 for public release at a meeting on Tuesday. More >>
Council Forms New Ōpōtiki Harbour Committee
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:41 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The committee will replace Ōpōtiki Marine Advisory Group, which was set up in 2009 to advise the council on the harbour development. More >>
Kaikōura Sets Rate Rise To Just Under 10%
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:34 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kaikōura District Council is proposing an average rate rise of 9.58%. More >>
Council Divided On $1m Fix For Bridge To One Property
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:31 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The bridge repair option recommended to council would cost $945,000 and would involve the installation of temporary propping to support the bridge while repairs were done. More >>
West Coast Councils Eye Combined Water Company
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:25 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The three WC district councils are moving to set up a joint CCO to manage water. More >>
Southern Council Could Sell Building For $1
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:19 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Staff said it was appropriate to sell it for that amount because the council had come to own it at no cost following the demise of Te Oruanui Inc, and other costs were a factor for TOMOI going forward. More >>
Selwyn State Of Emergency: Flooding, Road Closures And Rising Rivers
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:10 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Selwyn District is in a state of emergency due to rising river levels. More >>
War Memorial Unveiled In Canterbury Town
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 7:38 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The $150,000 project was made possible thanks to the legacy of the Rutherford family, which has been farming in the district since 1860. More >>
Speed Limit Change ‘Disappointing’ – Waimakariri Councillor
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 7:32 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A Waimakariri district councillor has expressed his frustration at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency's decision to restore the 100kph speed limit on SH1 south of Woodend. More >>
