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$300k In Misallocated Funds Returned To Martinborough
Friday, 5 July 2024, 6:27 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The amendment to the Pain Farm accounts will not result in any additional charge to ratepayers. More >>
Minister Pushes Ahead With Woodend Bypass, Toll Considered
Friday, 5 July 2024, 6:01 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has instructed Waka Kotahi to get on with building the Woodend Bypass. More >>
No More Free Dumping Whakatāne District
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 7:55 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Murupara Refuse Transfer Station will start charging fees from January next year. More >>
Lack Of Volcano Monitoring Increases ‘Existential Risk’
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 7:53 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca says a lack of monitoring of Whakaari-White Island is putting the whole Eastern Bay community at an increased risk in the case of a major eruption. More >>
Dumped Roosters Run Wild Around Whakatāne
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 7:48 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Dumped roosters are roaming Whakatāne's rural roads, but residents concerned for their welfare say it's hard to get anyone to take responsibility. More >>
Whangārei Mayor: Government’s Housing Push A “Logical Approach”
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 7:44 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Whangārei is one of 13 New Zealand cities being directed to greater housing growth under the new Government plans - along with Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Napier-Hastings, Nelson, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Queenstown, Rotorua ... More >>
Carterton Councillor Numbers: Status Quo The Way To Go?
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 4:07 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Carterton District Council is seeking status quo in its proposal to maintain eight ‘at large’ councillors and a mayor for the 2025 and 2028 local body elections. More >>
New Kerbside Recycling Targets 17,000 Homes Across Whanganui
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 4:05 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Whanganui’s new kerbside recycling service is rolling out this week as the district council works to get more than 17,000 homes on board. More >>
Slow Progress On Golf Course Access
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 4:00 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui District Council will help the Amberley Beach Golf Club to apply for a resource consent from Environment Canterbury to construct a road through a wetland. More >>
Isolated Farmers Hopeful Of Finally Getting New Bridge
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 3:37 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kaikōura District Council is investigating whether it can rebuild the Clarence River bridge at its original site. More >>
Hurunui Cash Plea Rejected By Transport Agency
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 3:35 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency says the Hurunui District Council funding bid was "unaffordable". More >>
Gisborne Surfers’ Clean-up Undone By New Storm Debris
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 3:30 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Wainui Stream culverts are blocked with debris following severe weather, repeating past issues. Local surfer Jonas Te Aho and residents express concern over recurring debris and potential dangers. More >>
‘Critical Time’: Decision On Golf Course Lease Delayed
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 2:43 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
If approved, one option could mean it gets one year's notice to get off the green. More >>
Libraries Offered Funding Reprieve After Public Outcry
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 2:30 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Unplanned library closures and reduced hours could soon be over in South Wairarapa after extra funds were allocated in the council's Enhanced Annual Plan. More >>
Cemetery Fee Hike Could Spark Backlash, Councillor Warns
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 2:28 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The Marlborough District Council last week confirmed a change in how burials and cremations will be funded in Marlborough after putting a proposal out for consultation through the long-term plan. More >>
South Wairarapa’s Community Boards Could Disappear
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 12:57 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Community boards may be on the way out, in what would be one of the biggest changes to democracy in South Wairarapa since 1989. More >>
Business Consent Irregularities Spark Aerodrome Investigation
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7:28 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The legal status of businesses at the Motueka Aerodrome have been called into question as unearthed irregularities date back decades. More >>
Bouquets For Departing Whakatāne Council Boss
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7:24 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
NEW CHALLENGES: Whakatāne District Council chief executive Stephanie O’Sullivan will be moving on this month to take up the chief executive position at Waipa District Council. Photo Whakatāne District Council More >>
Kawerau First In Eastern Bay To Set Rates
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7:22 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The council adopted its annual plan for the coming financial year at a meeting on Wednesday, setting an overall rates increase of 12.2 percent. More >>
Rates Remission For Four Kawerau Groups
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7:20 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Kawerau sporting and recreational groups that lease land from Kawerau District Council will soon be eligible for a 100 percent rates rebate. More >>
