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Hawke’s Bay Tourism Agency Not A Priority Says Mayoral Hopeful
Monday, 24 February 2025, 9:31 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
When asked by Local Democracy Reporting on what he considered at reasonable rate rise, Buddo said he couldn’t change the average rates increase of 15% for this year “but as mayor would be focussed on getting rates under control”. More >>
Rural Land Loss Worries Hope Residents
Monday, 24 February 2025, 9:28 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
About 100 residents of the rural Tasman community gathered over the weekend to hear of the council’s proposed zoning changes for the area. More >>
Mid Canterbury SPCA Backs Tougher Cat Rules
Monday, 24 February 2025, 9:26 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The local SPCA is backing a push for a cat management policy in Mid Canterbury after the lcoal council voted to investigate a potential policy. More >>
Lake Rotokākahi Protest Expected As Tarawera Sewerage Project Restarts Amid New Legal Stoush
Monday, 24 February 2025, 9:24 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Protesters and police are expected at tapu Lake Rotokākahi as work resumes today. More >>
Gisborne School To Close After Student Numbers Dwindle
Saturday, 22 February 2025, 4:33 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Current students will move to other schools in the local network. More >>
Coffee Island Launches At Māngere Arts Centre
Saturday, 22 February 2025, 4:30 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Coffee Island opens at the Māngere Arts Centre on Saturday 22 February from 10am to 3pm. More >>
Napier Council Proposes Two-year Library Closure To Limit Rates Increase
Saturday, 22 February 2025, 4:28 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
It says the closure will keep the proposed rates increase for Napier ratepayers below 7.9%. More >>
Defiance And Threats As Councils Fluoride Deadlines Loom
Saturday, 22 February 2025, 4:26 pm | Marika Hill - Local Democracy Reporting
There are 14 councils that have been ordered to fluoridate some or all of their drinking water, but who's following the order and who's fighting back? More >>
Public Will Have Final Say On State Highway 30 Speed Limit
Friday, 21 February 2025, 8:23 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Whakatāne District Council has made a submission asking New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi to retain the 60kmh speed limit at the hub, but increase it in other sections of State Highway 30. More >>
Masterton Council Opts To ‘Engage’ On Plan, Not Consult
Friday, 21 February 2025, 8:22 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
While most councillors spoke in favour of engaging with the community instead of consulting, councillor Tim Nelson said the process would result in “maybe getting some crumbs of feedback that don’t essentially come back to council in any form ... More >>
‘Huge Bonus’: Complex Kenepuru Rd Sites Could Be Fixed Sooner
Friday, 21 February 2025, 8:18 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The new target date is December 2027, although more detailed design work is needed to meet that deadline. More >>
Rail Crossing Upgrade: Carterton Road To Close For 8 Weeks
Friday, 21 February 2025, 8:13 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
A Carterton District Council spokesperson said the crossing upgrades were important for maintaining safety around railways and thanked residents for their ongoing patience. More >>
Tasman’s ‘Champion’ Deputy Mayor Won’t Re-Stand For Election
Friday, 21 February 2025, 8:10 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
After 26 years on the council and an established legacy for his rural ward, Stuart Bryant is looking forward to spending more time with his grandchildren. More >>
Carterton And South Wairarapa Councils Unable To Implement Speed Reductions Under New Law
Friday, 21 February 2025, 7:57 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Carterton District Council been unable to implement proposed speed reductions because of a coalition government transport rule. More >>
Local Boards Set Strategy For Emergency Readiness
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 10:29 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The plan is important because it helps guide us in future emergencies, giving practical guidance to residents and local businesses on how to stay safe and what to do before, during, and after an emergency. More >>
Central Hawke’s Bay Tries To Trim Rates Hike To 10% As Cyclone-hit Hastings Sticks With 15%
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 10:25 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Central Hawke’s Bay Mayor Alex Walker says they are still working to reduce the rate increase. Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst says all council’s funding for 2025/2026 is committed to the Cyclone Gabrielle rebuild and other critical infrastructure. More >>
Wairarapa Briefs: Parking Bylaw, No Dogs In CBD
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 10:23 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
A number of Masterton businesses known to use roadside parking to keep vehicles, long and short term, were visited by the council’s animal and bylaws team and given two weeks to make alternative arrangements for their vehicles. More >>
Lake Hood May Remain Bloom Free All Summer
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 10:21 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
There is cautious optimism Lake Hood can make it through the summer without an algal bloom with a number of projects to improve the lake's water quality. More >>
Council To Put A Hold On New Roles In Upcoming Year
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 10:14 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The 10-year plan, adopted in August, approved 32 full-time equivalent new staff members in its first three years. At a briefing on Wednesday, a report showing budget adjustments for the 2025-2026 Annual Plan these had been reduced to 26 over the three years. More >>
Greater Monitoring To Protect ‘Stunning’ Springs
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 10:13 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
An independent review has recommended a comprehensive monitoring programme for the exceptionally clear Te Waikoropupū Springs. More >>
