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Departing ECan Chair On His Next Move
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 5:09 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury's chairperson is consideration his options as he prepares to step down in next month's election. More >>
'Rabbit Plague': Brazen Bunnies Overrun Property, Causing Pest Control Confusion
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 5:05 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Burrow holes, droppings, dead animals and damage to gardens are among the problems caused by the invasion. More >>
Contractor Named For New Ashburton Bridge
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 4:57 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The long-awaited second Ashburton Bridge is a step closer with the signing of a key agreement. More >>
‘A Serious Risk’: Drones Around Airports A No-Go, Marlborough District Council Says
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 4:52 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Marlborough Airport chief executive Dean Heiford said that when drones are spotted flying too close to the airfield, breaches are reported to the Civil Aviation Authority. More >>
Affordability And Gravel Priorities For Tasman Mayoral Candidate
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 4:48 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Riwaka man Richard Johns is campaigning to be Tasman's mayor and wants to see rates caps and more gravel extraction across the district. More >>
'Holding Us Back': Candidates Take Aim At ECan
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 4:35 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton’s District Council candidates expressed their frustration at the regional council. More >>
Mayoral Candidates Are Looking For A Cutting Edge - But Not From Vandals
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 4:28 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The latest victim, Hastings mayoral candidate Damon Harvey, had his face chopped out of at least five of his signs over the weekend. More >>
Hefty New Fines For Polluters
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 2:59 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The fine for contaminating water jumps from $750 to $1500 for an individual, and twice that for a company. More >>
Mayor’s Fix And Finish Fund Leaves South Auckland With 'Crumbs'
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 11:24 am | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Auckland Council's Governing Body has approved $20m to part-fund local board projects, but none will be completed in full. More >>
Greymouth Police Called In Over Death Threats To Councillors
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 10:45 am | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Angry comments on community forums have grown more heated over the past fortnight as residents compare soaring rate bills, and potential water charges. More >>
Act MP Accuses Council Of Campaigning For Māori Wards
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 10:42 am | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Cameron Luxton claims the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is campaigning on social media to keep its Māori ward. More >>
Last Call For Iwi Reps On Taranaki Environment Watchdog
Saturday, 30 August 2025, 3:55 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
The powerful Policy and Planning Committee steers the direction of the council, while the Consents and Regulatory Committee oversees the nitty-gritty of resource consents, compliance and pollution. More >>
The Big Issues Facing Invercargill
Saturday, 30 August 2025, 3:51 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A pre-election report has detailed a series of challenges for the small city of just over 55,000, including water service delivery, an ageing population, earthquake risks and getting back to a balanced budget. More >>
'Truly Shocked': Rotorua Mayor Criticises Hobson's Pledge For Using Her Image
Saturday, 30 August 2025, 3:47 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Māori wards: Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell criticises Hobson’s Pledge for using her image, quotes in social media post. More >>
Parking Wardens Face Abuse After Fines Hiked
Saturday, 30 August 2025, 3:43 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Last October, infringement costs rose by an average of 70 percent for overstaying or parking inconsiderately at Invercargill City Council-controlled parking spaces. More >>
'Nature Takes No Prisoners': The Billion-Dollar Cost Of River Erosion
Saturday, 30 August 2025, 3:40 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
The river is cutting in and taking trees away on land north of Marlborough but the council can't stop it without forking out a billion dollars. More >>
Confidence In South Wairarapa Council Lacking, Survey Shows
Friday, 29 August 2025, 5:21 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Satisfaction with waste-related services remained generally high, as did overall satisfaction with community facilities and open spaces. More >>
Hastings Mayoral Debate: Rates Dominate The Conversation As Race Heats Up
Friday, 29 August 2025, 5:17 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Candidates Wendy Schollum, Damon Harvey, Steve Gibson, Darren Wilson and Marcus Buddo shared their visions for Hastings with an audience of about 250 people at Hastings Boys’ High School’s hall, though there were a lot of empty seats. More >>
Rangiora 24-Hours Medical Care A Step Closer
Friday, 29 August 2025, 5:13 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The first sod has finally been turned at the site of the promised urgent, after hours medical centre at the Rangiora Health Hub. More >>
South Wairarapa Mayoral Candidates: Getting To The Core Of Council Services
Friday, 29 August 2025, 5:09 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
While these may improve how our towns look or feel, we need to be realistic about the implications they have for money that could be spent on infrastructure in our critical time of affordability crisis. More >>
