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Pukekohe Hall Revamp On Track For 2026 Reopening
Friday, 4 April 2025, 8:47 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
As part of the major revamp and strengthening works, the hall will get new foundations, a roof upgrade, and a full interior refurbishment. More >>
Fate Of Canterbury Bridge Hangs In The Balance
Friday, 4 April 2025, 8:45 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The fate of a Waiau Toa Clarence River bridge, to replace one destroyed in the 2016 earthquake, depends on a decision of a Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency board meeting in May. More >>
No Community Say On Ashburton’s Annual Plan
Friday, 4 April 2025, 8:43 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton District councillors voted that the 2024/24 draft annual plan doesn’t need to go out for public consultation before it is adopted. More >>
Hurunui Council Proposes 3.31% Rates Rise
Friday, 4 April 2025, 8:42 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A revised roading programme has seen the Hurunui District Council reduce its rates burden, proposing a 3.31% average rates rise. More >>
Polyfest’s Diversity On Show: ‘As Pacific People, We’re One’
Friday, 4 April 2025, 8:37 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Local Democracy Reporting went backstage at a Diversity stage. More >>
Black Hawk Down In School Field
Friday, 4 April 2025, 8:25 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Logging work on the forestry block began on January 20. It was considered necessary as there was a risk the trees, which had reached maturity, could fall on their own. More >>
Farmers Call For More Help To Cull Feral Cats
Friday, 4 April 2025, 8:23 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Feral cats are estimated to be on 14% of East Coast farms. More >>
Greenpeace Takes Aim At ECan Over Nitrate Water Testing
Friday, 4 April 2025, 8:20 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Greenpeace is bringing more free drinking water nitrate testing events to Mid Canterbury as it criticises Environment Canterbury’s decision not to roll out free testing. More >>
Selwyn Water Decision: ‘People Have Been Ignored’
Friday, 4 April 2025, 8:18 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
West Melton Residents' Association chairperson Samuel Wilshire, who submitted against the creating a new Water Services Council-Controlled Organisation (WSCCO), said he felt betrayed by the council's decision. More >>
Canterbury Environmental Leaders List Their Priorities
Friday, 4 April 2025, 8:14 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury's water zone committees have named their priorities to pass on to their replacements. More >>
Speeding Incidents Down At Southland Council
Friday, 4 April 2025, 8:12 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Southland health, safety and risk manager Paul le Roux said the reduction was significant but still relatively high. More >>
West Coast Battles For ‘Lifeline’ Temporary Bridges
Friday, 4 April 2025, 8:10 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The West Coast Regional Transport Committee wants some bridges stored west of the Alps, so they can be deployed more swiftly when disaster strikes. More >>
How A Midlife Volunteer Found Purpose In Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence
Friday, 4 April 2025, 8:05 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Two months on from adopting its new Transformation Strategy, the Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group (HBCDEM) Joint Committee says change is happening, with more staff than ever trained to co-ordinate an emergency response. More >>
Ruapehu Eyes Up Film Opportunities Under New Development Deal
Friday, 4 April 2025, 8:04 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The collaboration with Ruapehu District Council would bring more effective economic development initiatives and new and exciting opportunities for Ruapehu businesses, said Ruapehu council’s executive manager economic and community development, Pauline ... More >>
'Kick In The Guts': Homeowners' Fight Over Cyclone-hit Property Rates
Friday, 4 April 2025, 7:50 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Landowners whose homes were submerged by Cyclone Gabrielle say it is unfair to force them to pay the exact same rates as they were before the destruction. More >>
Former ECan Chair Blasts Councillors For 'Acting Like Emus'
Friday, 4 April 2025, 7:47 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury's former chair says his colleagues are ''acting like emus'' by allowing staff to continue planning work in the face of legislative change. More >>
Councillor Resigns Over 'Grossly Oversized' Amberley Cricket Ground
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 8:47 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Hurunui councillor and former mayor Garry Jackson has resigned in protest at the "oversized" cricket ground in the Amberley Village Green. More >>
At-Risk Lizards To Lose Home To Canterbury's Woodend Bypass
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 8:45 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is working with the Waimakariri District Council to a new home for Canterbury grass skinks found in the path of the Woodend Bypass. More >>
Toilet Talks Stall: Cemetery Loos Divide Ashburton Council
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 8:42 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The decision on where to put new public toilets in the Ashburton Cemetery is on hold after a hung vote and the need for more information. More >>
Empowering Cultures: Students Ignite Polyfest50 With Pride And Purpose
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 8:39 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Massey High School students explored the food stalls while preparing to perform with their school's Tongan group later in the week. On Wednesday morning, the group gathered to cheer on their peers performing on the Diversity Stage. More >>
