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Northland Regional Deal Focuses On Future Energy, Tourism And More
Friday, 28 February 2025, 6:10 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
The quartet has been selected as the major economic growth opportunity for Northland’s initial ‘light touch’ regional deal proposal. More >>
Sewerage Scheme Funding ‘Feels Like An Open Chequebook’ – Former Fonterra Chairman
Friday, 28 February 2025, 5:56 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The Tarawera Reticulation Scheme could cost residents $38,000 to $41,700. More >>
Redress For Carterton Water Race Users Gets Green Light
Friday, 28 February 2025, 5:53 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Carterton has two water races which are primarily used to supply drinking water to stock. More >>
Three-council Water Model ‘Only Viable Option’ For Ruapehu
Friday, 28 February 2025, 5:48 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Chief executive Clive Manley said the approach was the lowest cost option for ratepayers and the greatest chance for efficiencies in the future. More >>
One-way Street Proposed For Kaiapoi
Friday, 28 February 2025, 5:46 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board has asked the Waimakariri District Council to consider making Charles Street one-way. More >>
Committee Member Loses Seat After Repeated No Shows
Friday, 28 February 2025, 5:44 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Te Ngai Tuahuriri Runanga representative seat was declared as vacant due to standing orders at the start of the Ashburton Water Zone Committee meeting on Tuesday. More >>
New Kaiapoi Playground To Have Fort, Spinner And Slides
Friday, 28 February 2025, 6:04 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
New play spaces have been approved for two Kaiapoi parks. More >>
Lower Rates Or Better Roads? The Choice For Hurunui Ratepayers
Friday, 28 February 2025, 6:02 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Hurunui ratepayers will face a choice between lower rates or more investment on the district's ageing roading network. More >>
15 Young Workers Supported Into Kaikōura Jobs
Friday, 28 February 2025, 5:59 am | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury councils say they are on track to meet their Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs targets, despite the challenging environment. More >>
Tauranga’s Marine Precinct Sale Could Cause ‘Irreversible Harm’, Court Told
Friday, 28 February 2025, 5:56 am | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Justice Andrew reserved his decision and said the interim orders remained in the meantime. More >>
Napier Plans For Water Meters By 2034 As Hastings Trial Saves Thousands Of Litres
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 11:15 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The project to install water meters to support leak detection and enhance system monitoring has a budget set aside of $2 million to $5 million. More >>
All 13 Sounds Accommodation Providers Breached Wastewater Conditions
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 11:14 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Environmental protection officer Tonia Stewart presented the results to the Marlborough District Council environment and planning committee and the report would be signed off at full council on Thursday. More >>
Most West Coast Councils Ignore Ombudsman’s Push For Open Workshops
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 11:11 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Buller mayor Jamie Cleine says his council began opening its workshops last year in response to the Ombudsman’s call. More >>
Rural Road Sealing Proves Complex – And Costly For Property Owners
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 11:08 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Maintaining rural roads is an ongoing challenge for the Hurunui District Council. More >>
‘Benefit Us All’: Iwi And Council Sign ‘Historic’ Partnership Deal
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 11:06 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The council said the agreement provided a basis for developing the relationship between the council and Ngāti Hāua Iwi Trust. More >>
Hurunui Council Adopts Annual Report, Four Months Late
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 11:04 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The annual report is normally adopted by October 31, but the council faced delays after postponing the adoption of its 2024/34 Long Term Plan to July 14 and then faced a revaluation of its three waters assets. More >>
Canterbury’s Regional Council Proposes Rates Rise Under 10%
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 11:02 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury has adopted its draft 2025/26 annual plan, with a proposed average rates rise of 9.9%. More >>
Wither Hills To Close At Midnight On Thursday Due To Fire Risk
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 10:57 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The council’s parks and open spaces manager, Jane Tito, said Fire and Emergency NZ had been reviewing the fire danger status daily over summer and had made the call to close the park. More >>
Council Workers Face Increasing Abuse, Threatening Behaviour
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 10:56 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The total number of incidents reported that year was 391, almost double the 203 reported in 2023. Psychosocial harm was deemed the highest risk category. More >>
Gisborne Town Centre Makeover: Playgrounds, New i-site Location, Night Markets
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 10:53 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
A new city centre i-Site and revamped Hei Pipi site are key initiatives. More >>
