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Council Mandate Shrinking, Bill Misses The Mark In Masterton
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 3:44 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Key reforms in the Bill included a renewed focus on core services by removing the four ‘well-beings’ requirements; and forcing councils to prioritise core services when managing finances and setting rates. More >>
Ōpōtiki Voters Won't Get Candidate Meeting
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 3:39 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Ōpōtiki District Council’s deputy electoral officer Cindy Butt said the council had offered all candidates standing for council seats the opportunity to do a short video introducing themselves. More >>
Southland Marae Finally Gets Its Building For $1
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 3:09 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A Southland Times article from March detailed the effort that had gone into re-establishing the marae after about a decade, with a goal of bringing people together. More >>
Major Tauranga Roading Project Set To Go Ahead Without NZTA funding
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 2:57 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillors have been presented with a revised "value for money" option of the Cameron Road Stage 2 development. More >>
'They Can’t Ignore Us': ECan's Rallying Cry Over Government 'Threat'
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 2:55 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury is hoping to find a Canterbury solution for the future of regional governance, as it responds to a lack of engagement for the Government on the issue. More >>
'They Can’t Ignore Us': ECan's Rallying Cry Over Government 'Threat'
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 2:54 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury is hoping to find a Canterbury solution for the future of regional governance, as it responds to a lack of engagement for the Government on the issue. More >>
Three Councils Team Up For Major Water Reforms
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 6:08 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The plan sets out how drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services will be delivered in the future. More >>
Not Doing Less, But Not Doing More: What's Been Cut From The Bus Budget
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 6:01 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Bay of Plenty Regional Council cuts $3.87m from public transport budget. More >>
Grey Mayor Apologises For Council Laughter Over Rates Pushback
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 5:55 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Laughter at a meeting prompting apologies from the Grey Mayor. More >>
Councillor Asks How Elderly Can Use New Children’s Playground
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 5:51 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
The question came on Tuesday as the Marlborough District Council approved $488,000 from the $1.4m land subdivision reserve to build the new recreational space on Vickerman St in Grovetown. More >>
Residents Call For Huge Solar Farm Consent To Be Notified
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 5:48 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury residents have petitioned Environment Canterbury to publicly notify a resource consent for a proposed solar farm near Waipara. More >>
Whakatāne School Debate Fires Up Mayoral Race
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 5:37 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The public was invited to come along and get to know all six mayoral candidates at an event organised by Whakatāne High School’s Interact Club at the school hall. More >>
‘Fat, Useless, Plastic Poly’: Women Candidates Speak Out On Hoarding Vandalism
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 5:32 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Election hoardings have been vandalised and graffitied with offensive and racist words. More >>
Potential Buyer For Troubled Whanganui Pilot Academy
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 5:29 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The negotiations follow a review of options for the flight school, which was temporarily grounded by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in May while it investigated anonymous safety complaints. More >>
Motueka Candidates On Rates, Resilience, And Māori Wards
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 5:26 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Motueka Ward candidates were quizzed on their top priorities for the Tasman town and what they thought of the 8.9% average rates increase. More >>
At Large Nelson Candidates On Rates And Storm Resilience
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 4:06 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Motueka Ward candidates were quizzed on their top priorities for the Tasman town and what they thought of the 8.9% average rates increase. More >>
Canterbury Council's Unique Approach To Rising Sea Level Threat
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 3:54 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui District Council will move forward with a plan change to allow for the possible future relocation of residents due to sea level rise. More >>
Ashburton Mayoral Hopeful Has Lowest Council Attendance
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 3:50 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton Mayoral hopeful Rob Mackle has the lowest attendance at council meetings this term. More >>
Ruapehu Boosts Civil Defence Ahead Of Government Shakeup
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 3:31 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Emergency Management Officer Simon Osborne said the council had been investing in both people and technology to meet that challenge. More >>
Ashburton Mayoral Candidate Shocked By Deputy Call
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 3:28 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton Mayoral candidate Jeff Ryan surprised Liz McMillan by publicly announcing he would make her his deputy if elected, despite his previous critical comments. More >>
