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Dodgy Auckland Footpaths Finally Being Fixed
Friday, 29 August 2025, 5:04 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The footpaths, wooden and concrete, have been deteriorating for years and caused some residents to hurt themselves. More >>
Second ACT Candidate Stands In Marlborough’s Election
Friday, 29 August 2025, 5:00 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
ACT, according to a party spokesperson, considered Hyndman their second most high-profile candidate in this year’s local body elections, the first being a former ACT MP, Toni Severin, standing for Environment Canterbury. More >>
Taxi Driver Seeks Kaikōura Mayoralty
Friday, 29 August 2025, 4:56 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Taxi driver Dave Anderson is one of candidates for Kaikōura mayor. More >>
Mayoralty Candidate On Stepping Up As Kaikōura Shook
Friday, 29 August 2025, 4:52 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Long-serving councillor John Diver is one of three candidates for Kaikōura mayor. More >>
Top Law Firm Distances Itself From Kaipara District Council
Friday, 29 August 2025, 4:25 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
KDC spent an unplanned $52,000 on producing the document for the committee chaired by Mayor Craig Jepson, who sent it out across New Zealand shortly after the council adoption. More >>
Survey Captures Whakatāne As 'Community Under Pressure’
Friday, 29 August 2025, 4:12 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The results of a 2024-2025 Resident Survey, conducted on behalf of Whakatāne District Council, was presented to its finance and performance committee on Thursday. More >>
Mackle On His Bid To Keep Kaikōura's Mayoralty
Friday, 29 August 2025, 4:08 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaikōura Mayor Craig Mackle is being challenged by two candidates in October's election. More >>
Mackle On His Bid To Keep Kaikōura's Mayoralty
Friday, 29 August 2025, 4:08 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaikōura Mayor Craig Mackle is being challenged by two candidates in October's election. More >>
Proposal Hikes Nelson Landfill Gate Fees
Friday, 29 August 2025, 4:04 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The cost of dumping waste at the region’s landfill is proposed to increase from $266 to $311 per tonne with the cost of recycling being blamed for the hike. More >>
‘I Couldn’t Live With Myself If Someone Else Got Hurt’: Local Board Chair Speaks Out On Safety Threats
Friday, 29 August 2025, 3:58 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Data confirms rising abuse Apulu and Bartley’s experiences align with wider research findings. More >>
How A New Tauranga Research Facility Will Be The Only One Of Its Kind Worldwide
Friday, 29 August 2025, 3:15 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Concept plans for the New Zealand Institute for Marine Futures, to be built at Tauranga's Sulphur Point, have been presented at a Tauranga City Council meeting. More >>
Next Council To Face Big Water Rating Decisions
Friday, 29 August 2025, 3:10 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The Three Waters Rating Review report is the culmination of a year’s work by staff and several lengthy council workshops in which councillors have been asked to consider a number of proposals. More >>
GWRC: Time To Cut Loose Or Stay The Course?
Friday, 29 August 2025, 3:05 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Local Democracy Reporting has asked Wairarapa’s two regional council candidates Alistair Plimmer and Adrienne Staples what they consider to be the best way forward for Wairarapa. More >>
Westland Council Agrees To Water Plan
Friday, 29 August 2025, 2:17 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Westland District Councillors voted this afternoon to support a Coast-wide water services company. The council is the first of the region’s three district councils to make the decision, with the Buller and Grey District councils set to vote tomorrow ... More >>
The Country's Most Hit Overbridge: Is It Time To Close The Road?
Friday, 29 August 2025, 2:07 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Tinwald viaduct is temporarily closed, awaiting repairs after the bridge structure was damaged. It is planned to reopen once the repairs are completed, which could take months, but there are some who think it would be better if it stays closed. More >>
Kaikōura Pine Forest Set For Native Regeneration
Friday, 29 August 2025, 2:04 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaikōura's South Bay Forest Reserve is set to be regenerated as Pōhowera Park. More >>
Marlborough Council Holds Too Many Secret Meetings, Ombudsman Says
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 6:10 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
The Marlborough District Council held 81 briefings and workshops over this council's three-year term. More >>
Researchers Target Rising HIV Diagnoses Among Māori
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 6:08 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
A new research project will examine why Māori are less likely to access HIV prevention services. More >>
Sewage Overflows Put Tāmaki Estuary Health Under Scrutiny
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 6:03 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The health of the Tāmaki Estuary is under scrutiny as environmental advocates raise concerns about sewage overflows, climate change and biodiversity loss in one of Auckland’s most vulnerable waterways. In a recent address to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, ... More >>
Rotorua’s New Bylaw Takes Aim At Abandoned Shopping Trolleys
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 5:58 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
The new bylaws covered unsafe begging at street lights, building veranda safety, dangerous buildings and a waste bylaw. More >>
