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Grieving Families May Face Extra Cost Due To Cemetery Rule
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 9:16 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Hurunui's Deputy Mayor is concerned the district's new cemeteries bylaw will add unnecessary cost to grieving families. More >>
Hanmer Springs Could Be Cut Off In Major Wildfire
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 9:13 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui District Council is preparing for a wildfire event at Hanmer Springs. More >>
The Council With No Millennials Or Gen Z Representatives
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 9:10 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaikōura Mayor Craig Mackle is keen to see younger people join him at the council table, while his deputy plans to retire. More >>
Ombudsman Gives Councils Nudge Over Closed Meetings
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 9:04 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has reminded councils that workshops should be open to the public by default. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Council Announces Plans For $225m Water Storage Facility
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 9:01 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The cost of the study will be about $3.2 million and will be shared by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council (HBRC) and central Government, supported by a 2020 loan from the Provincial Growth Fund. The spend is budgeted for in HBRC’s long-term plan. More >>
University Strikes $1.38m Deal To Lease Public Reserve For 99 Years
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 8:59 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The marine research and education facility will be established at Marine Park in Sulphur Point after years of controversy surrounding the future of the site. More >>
Confusion Over Invercargill’s Te Reo Māori Street Name Rules
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 8:54 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Deputy mayor Tom Campbell was quick to point out there were no te reo Māori options offered by the developer, which he believed was a requirement. More >>
Nelson Councillors Fear ‘Ambushing’ Tasman On Amalgamation Question
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 8:11 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The Nelson mayor's proposal to progress amalgamation discussions was put on pause after his councillors feared framing merging districts once again as a Nelson takeover. More >>
Drivers Fume, Asked To 'Be Patient', As New Lights At Busy Intersection Cause Queues
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 7:43 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
A week in, motorists are still trying to get used to the new road layout, some taking to social media about the backed up traffic caused by the lights. More >>
Ōpōtiki’s Mystery Smell Solved, But ‘Sickening’ Odour Remains
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 7:41 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
One resident has compared the odour to "a sickening smell like dead carcasses". More >>
Māori Nation Sings Praise For Kāhui Maunga Visionaries
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 7:37 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Tributes paid to the founders of Parihaka Pā, the Pai Mārire movement and Rātana Church. More >>
Alf Filipaina Won't Seek Re-election For Council
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 7:33 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The veteran Auckland councillor has been involved in local government for more than two decades. More >>
The Bus Ads Advertising The Bus
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:59 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A Nelson sustainable transport advocacy group secured a council grant to fund advertisements for the region’s bus service on the back of the bus. More >>
Gisborne Election: Mayor To Run Again, Three Councillors To Step Down
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:58 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Eight out of 12 Gisborne district councillors have confirmed they are likely to seek re-election this October while Mayor Rehette Stoltz wants a third term in office. More >>
‘Backbone Of The Story’: Wairau Bar Taonga Samples Off To Harvard University
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:55 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
He said the project was part of wider Ika Moana Ika Whenua research by Te Papa, which aimed to build a greater understanding of the relationship between their ancestors and marine mammals, such as whales and dolphins. More >>
Buller Appointee Sworn In As West Coast Regional Councillor
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:52 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Mr Coll was appointed by the council last month to fill the seat left vacant by the sudden death of Cr Frank Dooley in December. More >>
Local Govt Gap In Four-year Term Proposal ‘Short-sighted’ – Mayor
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:49 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hawke’s Bay leaders are all in favour of a four-year council term including Central Hawke’s Bay Mayor Alex Walker who says a conversation about four-year terms is absolutely the right one. More >>
Recyling Bin Inspectors Face Abuse
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 5:47 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
WasteNet has opted for a staged rollout of its programme with education the priority before the ‘three-strikes’ system comes into play from March 31. More >>
Marlborough Throws Out Nearly Double The National Average To Landfill
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 3:33 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Marlborough chucked out about 1330kg of waste per person per year. More >>
Manurewa’s First Pan-Pacific Strategy Takes Shape
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 9:06 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The strategy aims to amplify Pacific voices in local decision-making, promote cultural recognition, improve access to services, and encourage Pasifika participation in governance. More >>
