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Ōpōtiki Water Services Requires $70m Spend
Friday, 22 August 2025, 4:18 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The plan must demonstrate how the council will meet future regulatory requirements for three waters and that it is financially sustainable and can support growth in the district. More >>
Wai+T Water Plan Wins Over Majority
Friday, 22 August 2025, 4:14 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Tararua, Masterton, Carterton, and South Wairarapa councils are now bound together in a joint water services delivery agreement to deliver Local Water Done Well reform. More >>
More Money From Fewer Parking Fines In Ashburton
Friday, 22 August 2025, 3:34 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton District Council figures show that the value of parking infringements exceeded the budget by $124,567 in 2024/25 following the government-enforced price increases in October. More >>
“Not Getting Silly Over Frilly”: Ashburton District Candidates Quizzed In Methven
Friday, 22 August 2025, 3:29 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Rates, housing and frills were the focus when Ashburton District candidates were put under examination at a meet-the-candidates event in Methven. More >>
Picton Rubbish Truck Fire Sparks Waste Warning
Friday, 22 August 2025, 3:16 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
People needed to avoid putting ashes, batteries, butane gas cylinders and helium cylinders into their wheelie bins, as they posed a significant fire risk. More >>
The Battle For Flaxmere Starts With Aroha And Respect
Friday, 22 August 2025, 3:10 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Henry Heke and Henare O’Keefe are vying to be Hastings District Council’s Flaxmere Ward councillor - of which there can only be one - in the October local body elections. More >>
Record Whale Sightings Off Kaikōura's Coast
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 5:23 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A record 201 humpback whales were counted during the annual Great Kaikōura Whale Count in June. More >>
Canterbury Councils Consider Emergency Management Reforms
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 5:18 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury councils have been reviewing the Government's emergency management reforms. More >>
Rangiora Stadium More Than A 'Gym'
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 5:14 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Rangiora's MainPower Stadium is not 'a gold-plated gym', says North Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trust chief executive Michael Sharpe. It has more than 51,000 coming through the doors each month, attracting people from a range of sporting codes, community ... More >>
Ōtara Flea Market Secures Five-year Licence With Longer Hours And New Conditions
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 5:09 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The area will also expand by one row of car parks, allowing for more stallholders. Key conditions of the licence include strict monitoring and reporting on social returns. More >>
'No Shred Of Support': Te Puna Community Appeals Industrial Park Decision
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 5:06 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Controversial Te Puna industrial park faces appeal from Western Bay of Plenty locals More >>
Casting Vote Locks In Wairarapa-Tararua Water Plan
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 5:00 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Carterton councillor Grace Ayling, who voted against the motion, said she was shocked by Mark’s decision to use his casting vote after he had “spoken many times about the fact that he would never use a casting vote”. More >>
Mayoral Hopeful Opens Up On ‘Frosty’ Relationship With Brother Nobby Clark
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 3:36 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The mayoral hopeful is campaigning in the south on water security, saying no to residential water meters, keeping rates down, and sorting council “dysfunction”. More >>
Rotorua Lakes Council Calls For Fair Share Of Online Gambling Profits
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 3:22 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Online Casino Gambling Bill seen as a threat to clubs dependent on gaming trust funding. More >>
Invercargill Mayoral Candidates Debate It Out
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 3:15 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The event held at Ascot Park Hotel featured classic council topics such as rates, water and the cost of the museum build, but also ventured into unfiltered territory under the moderation of Duncan Garner. More >>
'Sam The Trap Man' On Why He's Running For Council
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 3:11 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
The candidate aims to support resilient communities and infrastructure on the East Coast. More >>
Candidate Seeks To Bring A Youth Perspective
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 2:50 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Ohoka's Ethan Nicholson is thought to be the youngest candidate in this year's elections in Waimakariri. More >>
'Hard Water' In The Spotlight In Hurunui
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 2:25 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui District Council is investigating solutions to address health concerns from hard-water mineral deposits in water supplies in Leithfield, Leithfield Beach and Amberley More >>
West Coast Council Staff Kept Busy By Information Requests
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 1:59 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Compliance visits to mining sites; council staff and contractor numbers; Buller plateau mining consents and all records on historic demolition waste also featured in the list of LGOIMA requests. More >>
Food Insecurity: Advocates Push For New Community Gardens In South Auckland
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 11:08 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Auckland Council’s Community Innovation team supports 104 community gardens and other projects aimed at helping residents grow their own food. More >>
