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Masterton Council Gets 'Could Do Better' Report Card
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 4:42 pm | Sue Teodoro - Local Democracy Reporter
Lyn Riley, president of the Masterton Ratepayers and Residents association, said the results sent a clear message from the community. More >>
Mackenzie Youth Spearhead Action Plan For District
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 4:35 pm | Claire Taylor - Local Democracy Reporter
The researchers worked with a group of five Twizel Area School students, conducting surveys, workshops, and discussions throughout the district to inform the plan. More >>
Safe Drinking Water Plan Approved For Small Mackenzie Community
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 4:30 pm | Claire Taylor - Local Democracy Reporter
Jorgensen listed safe drinking water upgrade for Allandale, near Fairlie, and the replacement of the settlement's ageing pipe network as a priority in the programme. More >>
Kaipara Rates Hike Could Be Halved By Council Borrowing
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 4:25 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Larsen said the council was looking through its coming projects to see which could be funded by borrowing rather than rates. More >>
From Finance To Front Seat: The New Council Leader Promising Value For Money
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 3:39 pm | Ayla Yeoman - Local Democracy Reporter
Potton started at the council in 2009 as a finance manager and was its chief financial officer from 2014 to 2017. More >>
Former Wellington Mayor Back On The Campaign Trail In Australia
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 9:08 am | Justin Wong - Local Democracy Reporter
“It feels good to be back behind the scenes,” Whanau said, adding she would also be supporting the Greens in New Zealand. More >>
‘Fed Up’: Mackenzie Mayor Calls Out Aggressive Behaviour By Members Of Public
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 8:28 am | Claire Taylor - Local Democracy Reporter
Since the start of the year, the council had recorded six incidents involving aggressive and threatening behaviour towards council staff. More >>
Waikato Lawmakers Praise $1.8 Billion Expressway Vow
Monday, 1 June 2026, 9:12 pm | Jordan Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The project will complete a vital missing link on a major corridor for moving both people and goods, AA Waikato District Council chairperson Steve Cantwell said. More >>
Bad Behaviour Wrongly Blamed For Ending Taumarunui-Hamilton Bus, Says Frustrated Mayor
Monday, 1 June 2026, 9:09 pm | Jordan Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton added the Intercity alternative is simply unrealistic and he isn't happy the health organisation is "fooling people" it's the right option. More >>
New E-bike Charging Stations Valued At $900,000 For Hauraki And Tāupo Trails
Monday, 1 June 2026, 9:05 pm | Jordan Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The Government has earmarked $900,000 for charging stations on two Waikato trails, saying e-biking is ‘gaining real momentum’. More >>
On Leave Manurewa Board Member To Keep Pay While SFO Assesses Complaint
Monday, 1 June 2026, 4:46 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Lou-Ann Ballantyne, Auckland Council's General Manager Governance and Engagement, said elected members remain entitled to remuneration while they hold office. More >>
Canterbury Agrees To Regional Approach On Local Government Reform
Monday, 1 June 2026, 4:30 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Canterbury Mayoral Forum met on Friday and is recommending its member councils explore a regional approach to developing a proposal, with individual councils working through the detail of what that looks like for their communities. More >>
Ashburton Council Rates Change Three Times In A Week
Monday, 1 June 2026, 2:11 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
After approving a draft annual plan in mid-March, carrying the 8.71% increase, the council held workshops on April 29 and May 6 to consider the impact of the Iran war on fuel costs. More >>
'Accident Waiting To Happen': Principal Demands Action Over School Crossing
Monday, 1 June 2026, 1:18 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Rotorua Lakes Council says it will not relocate the crossing despite concerns. More >>
Red Warnings Issued To Hundreds Of Recycling Rule Breakers
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 5:04 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The clean recycling message has been slow to kick in for some Southland residents, more than one year after bin inspections began in the region. More >>
Fish And Chips Farewell As Waikato Expressway Extension Forces Family From Long-Held Home
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 4:25 pm | Jordan Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The buying process with NZ Transport Agency has added to the stress, the owners say. More >>
‘Devastating’ Scenes As Wildlife Lay Dead On Dry Lakebed In Manawatū
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 3:05 pm | Rebecca Hogan - Local Democracy Reporter
"These are taonga species which have been part of our lives and our tūpuna lives for many years." More >>
Rolleston Emergency Hub Plan At Risk As Council Eyes Housing Profits
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 5:18 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Helpet Park sits undeveloped in the centre of Rolleston, and the Selwyn District Council has been working with agencies to build an emergency services hub since 2023. More >>
Auckland School Run Chaos Leaves 'Hundreds Late' To Class
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 5:10 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
A principal of an Auckland school is frustrated that nothing has been done to fix the traffic chaos at one of the country's fastest growing suburbs. More >>
Whanganui Council Accused Of 'Downplaying’ Rebrand Cost By More Than $55,000
Friday, 10 April 2026, 4:38 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Information obtained by the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union shows the council's rebranding project cost $116,899 - nearly double the $61,800 design figure previously cited. More >>
