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Hastings Bars Forced To Close An Hour Earlier Than Napier

Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 5:42 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

Nick Keene, Hospitality NZ’s interim chief executive, said the decision would create the very issues everyone wanted to avoid, such as patrons travelling between districts where bars would still be open. More >>

The Marlborough Rivers Too Dirty To Swim In

Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 5:36 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter

After monthly monitoring at 54 sites, the latest report has graded 29% of Marlborough rivers as having unacceptable water quality. More >>

Cleared For Takeoff: Ashburton Aviation Museum Expansion Pushes Ahead

Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 5:33 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

The museum is home to one of New Zealand's largest collections of aircraft, with over 40 preserved aircraft, including rare military jets like the Harrier GR3 and Skyhawk. More >>

Nelson Tasman Election: Everything You Need To Know

Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 5:29 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

An overview of the key information for voters in the region who haven't yet voted. More >>

Hawke’s Bay Water Users Invest $3.8m In Tukituki Dam Study

Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 5:24 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

The funding triggers access to a further $3m grant from the Government's Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) for a $6.8m study into the feasibility of the dam. More >>

Fuel Price Competition Coming To Mid Canterbury

Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 5:20 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Chief executive Philippe Dubau said that construction should start in November and the opening is planned no later than the end of the first quarter in 2026. More >>

Bus Access To Nelson Shopping Centre No Closer

Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 5:17 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

Despite years of pushing, one local bus advocate is disappointed that a busy strip mall isn't expected to get a bus stop in the foreseeable future. More >>

Which Southland Mayor Spent The Most This Term?

Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 5:13 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

Total spending for Southland's mayors during the current term has topped more than $192,000 - not including one of the region's largest councils. More >>

141-Year-Old Rural Hall For Sale - Quirks And All

Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 5:10 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

Once a place of dancing, celebration, and socialising, Carterton's Belvedere Hall is on the market. More >>

Palestine Profit Splits New Plymouth’s Would-Be Mayors

Monday, 6 October 2025, 4:18 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting

Via the Mercer fund, NPDC owns small slices of eight companies listed by the United Nations as enabling and profiting from the expansion of Israeli settlements in Palestinian Occupied Territories More >>

Pacific Voice Steps Up In Christchurch Ward With Lowest Voter Engagement

Monday, 6 October 2025, 4:11 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Even targeted campaigns for Māori, Pacific and youth voters in 2019, such as a Pacific Leaders Breakfast, did little to lift engagement. More >>

Defective Paint Forces Closure Of Napier’s Tom Parker Fountain

Monday, 6 October 2025, 3:59 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

It’s not the first time there’s been paint troubles for the fountain. In 2019, Hawke’s Bay Today reported that the council had called in a makeover team, including a painting and specialist coatings crew because it had been prone to wearing away. More >>

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