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Carterton Council In Stoush With Contractor For $1.8m
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 10:07 am | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The recently-released council documents showed the council still intended to recover costs from CHBE, despite “legal risks in recovering compensation”. More >>
New North Canterbury School 'Only A Matter Of Time' Amidst Population Boom
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 9:55 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Population growth in Amberley, Woodend and east Rangiora is raising questions about whether more primary schools and even a secondary school are needed. More >>
Wait Continues For Clarence Valley Farmers
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 9:50 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kaikōura District Council has been continuing to work on solutions to road access for Clarence Valley property owners, after Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency pulled the funding for a bridge to replace a bridge destroyed in an earthquake in 2016. More >>
Kaikōura Housing Expansion Decision Due Soon
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 9:41 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A decision on a proposal to increase the number of houses in Kaikōura's Ocean Ridge development could be known soon. More >>
Concern Over Option For Replacing City's Homeless Shower
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 9:29 am | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Invercargill City Council has been working on a replacement to its Wachner Place toilet and shower facility since May 2025 when councillors voted to close it on the proviso a new location was explored. More >>
Petition Prompts Safety Changes For Foxton Beach Walkway
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 9:25 am | Rebecca Hogan - Local Democracy Reporter
The board would replace deteriorated rope barriers along the path and would start an education campaign on social media to raise awareness across the Horowhenua district. More >>
Kāpiti Coast Council Charge Man For Illegal Earthworks Involving Asbestos
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 9:13 am | Justin Wong - Local Democracy Reporter
WorkSafe had already issued two prohibition notices to Lonappan and the property’s owner, ordering all work to stop in September 2025 - two months after concerns were raised about how asbestos was being managed during demolition. More >>
Auckland Is At A Crossroads: Local Board Weighs In On PC120
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 9:10 am | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waitematā Local Board recently discussed Plan Change 120, weighing up two scenarios Auckland Council had put to local boards and iwi for feedback. More >>
Marlbourough Festival Weekend Set To Lose Wine And Music Event
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 8:49 am | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
The event organisers have made an application to the Marlborough District Council’s commercial events fund, with a plan to establish Brookby Beats as a standalone event, moving it away from the festival weekend in February. More >>
Tasman Council Urged To ‘Get Real’ On Rivers
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 8:41 am | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A woman in Tasman is leading a community campaign to challenge the council's river management practices after repeat flooding events, but council representatives say the situation is complex and a review is being undertaken. More >>
Efforts Continue To Restore Access To Cut-Off Rural Communities
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 6:47 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Tyntesfield Bridge in the Waihopai Valley was “severely damaged” by floodwaters, leaving a rural community cut off. More >>
Blenheim Holiday Park Residents Evacuated By Boat After River Floods
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 6:45 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park resident Steve Gorman said he had never seen a flood as bad in his nine years at the park. More >>
Motorists Urged To Stay Off Roads As Rain Continues To Fall Over Waitaki District
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 6:44 pm | Claire Taylor - Local Democracy Reporter
Low-lying rural areas have been "hit hard." The Waitaki District Council is working to assess and repair infrastructure as quickly as possible. More >>
More Rain Forecast For Kaikōura, As Clean Up Begins
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 6:42 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaikōura District Council staff are assessing the damage after heavy rain caused the Kowhai River to breach its bank and flood the town, but more rain is expected. More >>
Ōamaru Residents Call For Better Emergency After-Care Amid Floods
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 6:14 pm | Claire Taylor - Local Democracy Reporter
Michelle Batchelor of Weaver St in Ōamaru said she was woken by her neighbour about 3am Monday as floodwaters rose quickly. More >>
One Million Visits: How Marlborough Library Became Blenheim’s Meeting Place
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 6:10 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Libraries manager Glenn Webster said Te Kahu o Waipuna was getting about 300,000 visits a year, up about 50% on the old library. More >>
First Emergency Operations Centre In Rangitīkei Gets Go-Ahead
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 6:03 pm | Rebecca Hogan - Local Democracy Reporter
Rangitīkei District Council confirmed on Tuesday plans would be progressed for a dedicated centre as the addition of an EOC was a critical priority. More >>
Carterton Highway Prone To Deterioration Undergoing Rebuild
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 5:58 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The roadworks, set to begin at the end of August and finished in time for the district's annual Daffodil Festival in mid-September, would take place in the area of Andersons Line. More >>
Customers Shocked At Huge Water Rates Bills
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 5:46 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Whakatāne District Council said it could not comment on individual customer accounts for privacy reasons. More >>
New Road Names In Place For Social Housing
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 5:42 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The names have been chosen with input from mana whenua and represent historic names associated with Whakatōhea. More >>
