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Six-Storey Housing Developments Set To Be Allowed On 44 Napier Streets
Friday, 7 November 2025, 4:20 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The city is opening the door to six-storey terraced housing and apartment-style living - upsetting some locals. More >>
Methven Birdsong Project Starts Humming
Friday, 7 November 2025, 4:18 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
McElwain said the Trust is hoping to honour the vision of the original Garden of Harmony while adapting it for new generations. More >>
Leaders Chosen For Auckland Local Boards
Friday, 7 November 2025, 3:31 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Mayor Wayne Brown congratulated local board members on their elections and said there was a big job ahead. More >>
Government Approves Eastern Bay Councils Standing Alone With Water
Friday, 7 November 2025, 3:20 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
With the plans now accepted, the councils will begin transition planning to ensure the new delivery model is fully operational by the statutory deadline of 1 July, 2028. More >>
Ōtara 'Locked Out' In Stoush Over Local Board Leadership Roles
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 5:46 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Ōtara's three elected members have been left without leadership roles for the first time since the Auckland Super City was formed in 2010. More >>
Conservation Boards Set To Lose Functions Under New Law
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 5:44 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The boards have a statutory role in reviewing DOC's regional management plans and the authority must approve National Park plans. More >>
Canterbury Farmer Urges Government To Act As Consent Costs Spiral
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 5:41 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
It has been seven weeks since David Clark went public with his frustration of the resource consent process and its "outrageous costs". More >>
Large Service Station Planned On Some Of NZ's Best Growing Land
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 5:54 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The build would include a truck stop, retail service area, cafe and fruit shop facilities. More >>
Wild Deer Plunder Pasture, Plants And Profits In Westland
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 5:50 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Feral deer in South Westland are devouring native forest, farm pasture and profits - but DOC has neither the budget nor a plan to do anything about it. More >>
Bay Of Plenty Councillors Ramp Up Security After Threats
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 5:48 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
At least two newly elected councillors will be accessing newly available support after facing harassment and threats during the local government elections. More >>
How A Teen Son's Passion For Māori Wards Led To A Shock Win For His Mum
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 5:46 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Mawera Karetai did not erect a single billboard or spend a cent on her Māori ward election campaign in the Bay of Plenty, so it came as a shock when she actually won. More >>
Ideas For What To Do With Tōmoana Showgrounds In Hastings Are Being Sought - And Pandaland Will Be One Submission
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 3:24 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hastings District Council, which purchased the Tōmoana Showgrounds in 2023, is asking residents to help shape a 10-year master plan for its future. More >>
The Push To Restore Power In 'Apocalyptic' Southland
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 3:57 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Around 2200 customers are still without power following a freak storm on 23 October. More >>
Photos Reveal Significant Fire Damage To Auckland Track
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 3:54 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Fire and Emergency New Zealand were called to a vegetation fire at Fairy Falls Track in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park about 8am on Sunday. More >>
Visitors Warned To Watch For Birds Crash Landing In Kaikōura
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 3:52 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Crash landings for the vulnerable Kaikōura tītī birds is more common in March and April - but happen from August to March during breeding season as well. More >>
Popular Far North Mayor Moko Tepania, Won't Seek Re-Election In 2028
Friday, 31 October 2025, 5:27 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Tepania made the announcement about his future to gasps of surprise at the Far North District Council's meeting on Wednesday. More >>
Nelson Council Prioritises Economic Recovery After 'Winter From Hell'
Friday, 31 October 2025, 5:19 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
As the new Nelson City Council was sworn in on Thursday afternoon, returning mayor Nick Smith put the economic recovery of the city in his sights. More >>
Rates Could Go Up For Properties That Get New Granny Flats
Friday, 31 October 2025, 5:12 pm | Sue Teodoro - Local Democracy Reporter
Rates could be raised for properties with granny flats, an economist says, after new rules were passed allowing people to build structures up to 70 square metres in their yards. More >>
Auckland Liquor Store Licence Denied After Community Outcry
Friday, 31 October 2025, 5:09 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The Auckland District Licensing Committee (DLC) has declined an application SSB 2024 to revive an off-licence bottle shop near Manurewa. More >>
When Slips Closed This Popular Track, Locals Came Up With A Cunning Plan
Friday, 31 October 2025, 5:08 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The southern half of the popular Charming Creek Walkway, has been closed by multiple slips since 2019 but the local community has plans to help restore it. More >>
