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‘Win For Transparency’: Emergency Whangārei Fluoridation Meeting Canned

Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 7:28 am | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter

Whangārei District Council has put off any likely decision about whether to change tack on its fluoridation refusal after the mayor failed in his bid to take the debate behind closed doors. In another twist in the council’s ongoing fluoridation refusal, ... More >>

Kaikōura Is Booming Amid Economic Uncertainty

Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 7:22 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

Kaikōura's tourism operators have enjoyed a busy summer, as new ventures start up. More >>

Proposal To Increase Marlborough Bus Fares By 20%

Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 7:20 am | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter

The council’s assets and services committee approved the draft proposal at a meeting on Tuesday, and heard that the fares needed to be increased due to a requirement from the Government. More >>

Council Bins Food Scrap Service Amid Community Backlash

Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 7:06 am | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter

The decision will wipe away a 1.5% targeted rate increase for 18,000 households. More >>

Mid Canterbury’s Three Waters Future In The Pipeline

Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 7:02 am | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Mid Canterbury will soon have its say on options for future water service delivery under the Government’s Local Water Done Well reform, with Selwyn already presenting its preferred option. More >>

Consultation Coming On Controversial Speed Limit Increase - NZTA

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 9:15 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter

After weeks of uncertainty for residents about a speed limit increase through a Nelson suburb, the New Zealand Transport Agency has confirmed the community will be consulted. More >>

Ashburton’s Budget Awaits Water Reform Figures

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 6:31 am | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Ashburton looks to have an average rates rise under 10% as two core budgets are reviewed. More >>

Mid Canterbury’s Three Waters Future In The Pipeline

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 6:30 am | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Mid Canterbury will soon have its say on options for future water service delivery under the Government’s Local Water Done Well reform, with Selwyn already presenting its preferred option. More >>

‘Get Paid To Join’: 300 Sign Up For First Whanganui Citizens’ Assembly

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 6:28 am | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter

The council initiative – first proposed by the mayor – will bring together 40 residents randomly selected from those who register. Each person will receive $500 to attend a series of four to five meetings facilitated by an independent expert ... More >>

South Wairarapa Council’s Plan To Fill Roading Budget Hole

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 6:25 am | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

In its Long-Term Plan consultation document, South Wairarapa District Council said it was important to continue to fund the full programme of works, despite not receiving a subsidy for low cost low risk projects. More >>

AI Could Enhance Democracy – ECan Councillor

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 6:23 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

A Canterbury regional councillor wants his council to be proactive in investigating opportunities and risks AI and advancing technology. More >>

Wairoa’s Outgoing CEO Praised As Interim Leader Steps In

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 6:20 am | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

Kitea Tipuna announced his resignation late last year after three years in the top spot and 10 years with the council. He leaves in early April. More >>

Four Out Of Five Māori Ward Gisborne Councillors To Seek Re-Election

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 6:15 am | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter

Rhonda Tibble highlighted the value of Māori perspectives in council discussions. More >>

Papakura Ditches Bin Tags As Auckland Shifts To Rate-Funded Collection

Monday, 10 March 2025, 9:36 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter

Papakura residents will no longer need to purchase and use prepaid bin tags from 1 May - the last area in Auckland to stop using the tags. More >>

$6m Proposed To Run Water Networks In South Wairarapa

Sunday, 9 March 2025, 10:14 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

South Wairarapa District Council is proposing a $6m budget to operate and maintain its three waters networks. More >>

Masterton Rail Crossing Compromise Raises Safety Concerns

Sunday, 9 March 2025, 10:12 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter

The proposed design, announced by KiwiRail this week, involved one-way access into Judds Rd from Ngaumutawa Rd, along with traffic islands to prevent traffic from exiting onto Ngaumutawa Rd. More >>

‘Heartbreaking’: Materials Dumped In Southern Stream

Sunday, 9 March 2025, 10:09 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

The matter relates to a controversial PowerNet project on the outskirts of Invercargill where 21 metre-high power poles are being installed along a 19.5 kilometre route from Awarua to a city substation. More >>