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Canterbury Council Ponders Role In Fast-Track Consents
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 8:41 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council is grappling with the new fast-track legislation, while it works to finalise its new District Plan. More >>
Alcohol Retailers Fight Rotorua’s Proposed Freeze On New Liquor Off-Licences
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 8:37 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
A health official says Rotorua's alcohol-related harm is now above the national average. More >>
Top Jobs Open Up At Auckland Council, But There’s A Catch
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 8:18 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Key responsibilities included providing leadership, contributing feedback to develop council plans, policies and budgets and setting rates and bylaws. More >>
Bubbling Gas Seep Draws International Interest
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 8:10 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council groundwater scientist Tom Wilson said while the earliest research study he had seen on this gas seep was 1989, locals had known about it for a long time. More >>
Pacific Families On The Food Scraps Revolution – And How To Avoid Maggots
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 8:07 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Ōtara resident Tyra, who declined to give her full name, says using the green bin is now second nature – and surprisingly effective for cutting down on food waste. More >>
Taranaki Events Reap $11 Million With Te Matatini And Womad Bonus To Come
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 8:04 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
The destination manager at Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki said major events were crucial visitor attractions and summer of shows was one of the busiest. More >>
Marina Plan To Put Nelson ‘on The Map’
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 8:01 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Tens of millions of dollars are planned to be spent at the Nelson Marina over the next decade. More >>
Invercargill Council Boss Returns To Work After Mysterious Absence
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 7:59 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
In response to questions, a council spokesperson said Day was entitled to request leave and have his reasons kept private, the same as any staff member. More >>
Tinwald School Welcomes Slower Speed By Crossing
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 7:55 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Principal Peter Livingstone said the change is something the school’s board had requested from the council and was pleased to see the change being made. More >>
Ashburton Community Wades Into Water Reforms
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 6:12 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton's mayor says the future of the area's water services is "the biggest decisions council will make in many, many years". More >>
Why Some Aucklanders Get Extra Votes In Local Election
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 6:10 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
"Some might ask 'how this is legal', but it certainly is: wherever you pay rates you can vote," an official says. More >>
'That's Cowardice': Councillor Condemns Gendered Threats Online
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 6:07 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
With local elections just months away, women around the country in local government have been sharing their stories of online abuse. More >>
Kaipara Council’s Demise Feared Amid Water Reforms
Monday, 14 April 2025, 3:31 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Councils have until September 3 to confirm their regionally-generated plans for managing drinking water and wastewater with the Government. More >>
Thousands Of Auckland Dog Owners Hit With Fines
Monday, 14 April 2025, 3:23 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
As of April 11, 3813 fines remain unpaid. More >>
‘Big Deal’: Hopes For Change As City Adopts First Accessibility Policy
Saturday, 12 April 2025, 4:16 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
About 25% of Rotorua’s population, roughly 20,000 people, have disabilities. More >>
Former Funeral Director Jailed For Over 2 Years For Defrauding Grieving Families
Saturday, 12 April 2025, 4:09 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Fiona Bakulich, who pleaded guilty to 12 charges in February, appeared in the Auckland District Court on Friday. More >>
Court Dismisses Injunction On Tauranga Marine Precinct Sale
Saturday, 12 April 2025, 4:02 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The judge's decision found the arguments for stopping the sale "generally weak", and that claims of a local boat fleet being harmed were "overstated". More >>
Flood Resilience Projects Offers Māngere Hope
Saturday, 12 April 2025, 3:58 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The two flood resilience projects promises long-term protection for one of the Auckland's most flood-affected communities. More >>
Final Kilometre Of Tarawera Sewerage Pipeline Work To Restart
Friday, 11 April 2025, 9:22 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Works were paused in February during Environment Court proceedings. More >>
Rule Forces Carterton Speed Reconsult
Friday, 11 April 2025, 9:19 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Carterton District Council is preparing to reconsult on speed changes. More >>
