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Local Elections 2025: Malcolm Dixon Retires From Hastings Council To Focus On Family
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:44 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
He says he would like to see new faces around the table in 2025 - in the 50 to 60-year-old range with experience in finances, business nous and engineering backgrounds. More >>
Kaikōura’s Bid For World Heritage Status Gathers Momentum
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:40 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura is looking to marine research to boost Kaikōura's bid for world heritage status. More >>
‘One-stop Shop’: How RMA Reforms Could Shake Up Local Government
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:34 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Change is in store for local government, amid RMA reform. More >>
Masterton To Join Wai+T Talks
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:31 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
A majority of Masterton councillors have voted to progress work on a Wairarapa-Tararua water services entity. More >>
Napier Council Staff Bristle At Restructure Of More Than 100 Jobs
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:25 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise said the process was part of a wider effort to deliver $3 million in labour savings for the 2025/26 financial year. More >>
Move To Increase Te Reo Māori Street Names In Invercargill
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:53 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Te reo Māori street names are on track for a boost in Invercargill as the council takes steps to ensure they are more readily available. More >>
Planning For Auckland's Rapidly Growing 'Vibrant' South
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:51 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
A strategy to help support one of Auckland's fastest-growing regions with housing and its thriving farming industry has been approved by Auckland Council. More >>
'Run It Straight' Event Cancelled In Māngere
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:48 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The event is a social media-driven trend where participants compete in full-contact collisions without protective gear. More >>
'We just awhi them': Iwi-led initiative tackles school attendance crisis
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:45 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The initiative helped to re-engage more than 250 children with education last year. More >>
Reefton Locals Urge DOC To Save Road To Old Goldmine
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:20 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Ten years after mining ended, the restoration project - praised by DOC as world class - is almost complete. But locals want the road to stay. More >>
Public Transport Woes For Canterbury’s Big Growth Areas
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:18 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury is struggling to meet a growing demand for bus services, amid a reduced budget. More >>
Tauranga Rally Urges City Council To Cut Rates Amid Proposed 12% Hike
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:16 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The plan received 968 written submissions and 96 people asked to speak to the council directly. More >>
Whanganui Politician Crosses Boundaries To Stop Seabed Mine
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:14 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Whanganui District Councillor Charlotte Melser presented her 3000-signature Concerned Communities petition to New Plymouth District Council on Tuesday, saying many locals had signed. More >>
Costs Of Failed Harbour Project As Yet Unknown
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:12 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
When asked how long this was expected to take, Local Democracy Reporting [the Beacon] was told the Te Rahui general partner was seeking advice on the required steps before sharing the work programme with the limited partners. More >>
Tauranga Councillor Optimistic Ōtūmoetai Pool Could Be Saved
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:05 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Reasons for the pool’s closure were its age at 57 years, geotechnical issues, and the “unsustainable” cost to keep it operating. More >>
Tapawera Community Hub: Where Will It Go?
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:02 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Tasman District Council is forging ahead with the new community facility despite conflicting community views, with its eventual site the next question to answer. More >>
Just Five Submissions Drip In On Tasman’s Water Plan
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 3:59 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Just five people have submitted on the future of the district’s three water services after four weeks, with submissions closing on Friday. More >>
All Blacks Great Joins Battle To Keep Western Springs Stadium In Public Hands
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 3:54 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Tuifa’asisina, former All Black and Ponsonby Rugby Club stalwart, is backing a community-led proposal to transform the stadium into a multi-use venue, as he fears a commercial redevelopment would erase a vital community space. More >>
Decision-Day For Masterton’s Water
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 3:50 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Foundation principles would include: non-standardisation of pricing and debt; share allocation; and decision-making arrangements. More >>
Spend Now To Reduce Flood Risk – Kaikōura Council Boss
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 3:48 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Kaikōura District Council is hoping Environment Canterbury will invest in flood prevention work to reduce the risk of flooding to the town from the Kowhai River. More >>
