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No ‘Silver Bullet’ For Algae-plagued Lake Hood
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:40 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown said the council has been inundated with suggestions for how to fix the lake, but they need to look at what will work and how much it could cost. More >>
Fencing For Kaitāia’s Campervan Dump Station After Ongoing Sewage Spills
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:38 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
The temporary fencing is to be put up to protect the public from resulting sewage spills into the adjacent carpark, securing the site until repairs are done. More >>
Orowaiti Cut Revisited In West Coast River-Mouth Review
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:36 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The merits of an Orowaiti ‘cut’ have been debated over the year. More >>
Fined Freezing Works Reports New Breach Of Resource Consent
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:35 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The West Coast Regional Council says Kokiri reported that it breached the conditions of its consent on April 7. More >>
‘Pillar To Post’: Napier Driver Frustrated By Road Damage Saga
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:32 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Napier resident Rob Tranter says he’s been sent from pillar to post between Napier City Council, Downer, and his insurance company after roadworks damaged his work van. More >>
Lake Rotokākahi Board To Seek Judicial Review Over Tarawera Sewerage Scheme
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:31 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The council says about four weeks are left to complete stage one. More >>
Passion For Community Led To School Board Role
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:30 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A Kaiapoi school board of trustees presiding member is encouraging people to stand in this year's board elections. More >>
Ratepayers To Fund Cash Injection For Rangiora Stadium
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:28 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council has agreed to a new management agreement with the North Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trust, which will see the trust paid $100,000 a year to manage Rangiora's MainPower Stadium. More >>
‘Major Headache’ For Schools If Kāhui Ako Cut – Principals
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:26 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury schools say there weren't consulted over plans to scrap the Kāhui Ako education scheme. More >>
‘Peace Of Mind’: New Stopbank Project Brings Hope To Hawke’s Bay Community
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:19 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The planned stopbank will run from Redclyffe Bridge to the Napier Golf Course along the Tūtaekurī River and will help address a 1km “gap” in the stopbank network next to Waiohiki. More >>
‘You’ve Done Enough, My Boy’
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:17 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The 15-year-old had walked from Whakatāne over two days to promote voting yes to Māori wards. More >>
National Geographic Names NZ Regions For Climate Change Initiative
Friday, 18 April 2025, 2:14 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
The programme offers tools, training and international networks for communities. More >>
‘Phenomenal’ Outcome: Five Community Boards To Remain In Western Bay
Friday, 18 April 2025, 1:19 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s proposal to reduce community boards to three has been overruled by the Local Government Commission. More >>
Climate Change Damage Prompts New Plymouth Call For Public Say
Friday, 18 April 2025, 1:18 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Low-lying new Plymouth streets flooded in 2020 and more winter rainfall including heavier rainstorms are predicted. More >>
Regional Council Defends Jump In Staff Numbers
Friday, 18 April 2025, 1:16 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
West Coast Regional Council chief executive Darryl Lew defended the rise in staff numbers. More >>
Sikh Community Take Lead Role In Takanini Crime Patrols
Friday, 18 April 2025, 1:14 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The grassroots effort aims to put more eyes and ears on the street as residents report growing concerns about crime. More >>
Tory Whanau Says Wellington Seeing Progress On Her Watch
Friday, 18 April 2025, 1:13 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
She hasn’t made firm plans beyond the election but says she would take time out if she loses. More >>
Security Worries Stymie Whānau Sessions At Pride Week Taranaki
Friday, 18 April 2025, 1:10 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
The safety worries come after Destiny Church protestors disrupted a children’s library session by a drag king at Te Atatū Community Centre, and then temporarily blocked Auckland’s Rainbow Parade and Wellington’s Pride Parade. More >>
Masterton Town Hall Demolition Decision Draws Near
Friday, 18 April 2025, 1:03 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Masterton District Council voted last year to demolish the town hall and municipal buildings and build anew. More >>
Land Lease Problems Scupper Plan For Manāia Iwi-Council Centre
Friday, 18 April 2025, 1:01 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Te Korowai o Ngāruahine and South Taranaki District Council have worked for three years on Project Tūkau to replace the Manāia sports complex and hall with a multi-purpose iwi and community facility. More >>
