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Councils Warn Coast To Be Penalised In Road Funding Change
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 7:23 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
The councils acknowledge both they and the NZTA are challenged to "sustainably fund" road fixups in the face of the increasingly intense weather related events. More >>
Nelson Tasman ‘Can’t Afford’ Two-council Status Quo
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 7:03 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The chief executive of the region's Chamber of Commerce has said it was time for Nelson and Tasman to talk again about amalgamating. More >>
New Housing Growth Plan Prioritises ‘Housing Crisis’ – Rotorua Mayor
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 7:00 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
New housing growth plan prioritises ‘housing crisis’ – Rotorua mayor More >>
Former Northland councillor John Bain calls for early Māori ward polls in Te Tai Tokerau
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 6:52 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Councils that want to keep their Māori wards at the next local elections should have to poll their communities beforehand, former local government leader John Bain says. More >>
Whakaari / White Island: Volcano Owners Wish To Grant Scientists Access
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 6:47 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The family wants to allow monitoring of the volcano, but feels stymied by the court case over the explosion, lawyer says. More >>
Residents, Businesses Clash With Council Over ‘Cycle Friendly’ Street Trial
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:48 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Around 100 Gisborne residents protested the 'Streets for People' development on Grey St. The Grey St trial, coordinated by Tairāwhiti Adventure Trust, aims to enhance walkability and cycling. Critics argue the new layout is unsafe and claim the council ... More >>
Nelson Council Enters Talks As Golf Club Seeks Peninsula Land
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:46 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Despite trying to stay at arm's length from a plan change process involving Nelson's airport and golf club, the council is getting involved in discussions to try and facilitate a solution. More >>
‘We Are Doing It’: PM Confident Of Ashburton’s Second Bridge
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:44 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Christopher Luxon pledged that if elected, National would start constructing a new bridge for Ashburton in its first term and stood by the commitment upon his return as Prime Minsiter a year later. More >>
Bishop’s Bold Housing Moves: What It Means For Ashburton
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:35 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Councils had no idea the housing Minister was announcing sweeping changes, and it remains to be seen if it will impact Ashburton. More >>
Water Safety, Films And Rates Affordability: Tauranga’s 10-year Plan
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:30 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Twenty-three organisations and individuals spoke at the hearings. Deliberations will take place before the final long-term plan is adopted in late September. More >>
Councillors Fear Code Of Conducts Silencing Their Views
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:24 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Ayling said the FSU had previously engaged with South Wairarapa and Carterton councils “when we felt free speech was not being respected”, but that the FSU had not dealt with Masterton before. More >>
Fresh Attempt To Halt Fluoridation Works In Rotorua Fails
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:22 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
A spokesperson for Health Minister Dr Shane Reti said community water fluoridation had long been recognised as a safe, effective and affordable way of preventing tooth decay. More >>
Mapping Gisborne’s Worst Eroding Land
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 4:17 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Gisborne District Council plans to designate high-erosion areas where farming and forestry must cease. The new land management model, completed in March 2024, aids in identifying landslide risks and will mandate that only vegetation cover can be ... More >>
Hapū Urges Council To Protect Area With ‘Significant Mana’
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 5:59 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The pā is now on private property but was still a cultural asset and a site Pirirākau sought to protect, said Shepherd. More >>
Controversial West Coast Landfill Granted Extension To Fix Issues
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 5:55 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
West Coast Regional Council Regulatory and Policy group manager Jocelyne Allen said they were keeping a watch on the site to ensure an "appropriate level of enforcement" in line with "the level of environmental effects". More >>
Minister Pushes Ahead With Woodend Bypass, Toll Considered
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 5:47 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has instructed Waka Kotahi to get on with building the Woodend Bypass. More >>
Real Or Myth? Young Scientists Seek Truth In Legendary Love Story
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 5:40 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Could Hinemoa have really heard the sound of lover Tūtānekai's flute across Lake Rotorua? More >>
Pressure On Council To Protect Hokitika From Flooding
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 5:35 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
Council, in an extraordinary meeting on July 4, approved extra costs in response to KiwiRail requirements above the original tender price. More >>
Residents, Businesses Clash With Council Over ‘Cycle Friendly’ Street Trial
Friday, 5 July 2024, 7:41 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Around 100 Gisborne residents protested the 'Streets for People' development on Grey St. The Grey St trial, coordinated by Tairāwhiti Adventure Trust, aims to enhance walkability and cycling. Critics argue the new layout is unsafe and claim the council ... More >>
Manurewa Marae Alleged To Have Politicised Vaccination Events
Friday, 5 July 2024, 7:37 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Local Democracy Reporting has found complaints were made to Auckland Council about how staff at the Manurewa Marae were collecting voting papers and also using vaccination events as campaign events. More >>
