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Blenheim Passes Air Quality Test, For Now

Friday, 28 March 2025, 8:48 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter

Under environmental standards, the limit for PM10 was more than 50mcg of bigger air pollutants per cubic metre of air. Blenheim was allowed to exceed that limit once a year. More >>

‘We Owe Raetihi An Apology’: Plans To Can Recycling Station Face Push Back

Friday, 28 March 2025, 8:46 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter

Council chief executive Clive Manley told Hadley-Chase the Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board, not the council, was responsible for the decision. More >>

Selwyn Mayor Defends Double-digit Rate Hikes

Friday, 28 March 2025, 8:43 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Homeowners across New Zealand faced some of the biggest rates rises of their lifetime last year as councils were hit by rising interest rates, higher insurance premiums, and increasing infrastructure costs. More >>

New Parking Rules To Tackle ‘Rude Behaviour’ In Kaikōura

Friday, 28 March 2025, 8:38 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The Kaikōura District Council will consult on a new traffic and parking bylaw. More >>

Council Cautioned Against Māori Ward Bias

Friday, 28 March 2025, 8:36 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter

A binding poll will be held in October alongside this year’s local body elections to decide whether the council will keep its Māori ward. More >>

Hastings CBD Railway Plan: Business Says It’s Time To Bring Cars Back

Friday, 28 March 2025, 8:34 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter

Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst said while funding constraints during cyclone recovery and cost increases meant many planned city centre projects had been delayed, this one had to be addressed, given the KiwiRail safety work could not be delayed. More >>

Kaiapoi To Woodend Cycleway To Be Built In Stages

Friday, 28 March 2025, 8:30 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The free clinic operates monthly, offering care without appointments. More >>

Cycling Groups Call For Changes To Make Hurunui More Attractive

Friday, 28 March 2025, 8:26 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The Hurunui District Council has adopted a new walking and cycling strategy as it looks to make its towns more welcoming for walkers and riders of bicycles and horses. More >>

Kaikōura’s Little Penguins ‘Hanging On By A Thread’

Friday, 28 March 2025, 8:23 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter

The Kaikōura Wildlife Centre Trust has established Project BlueBird to focus its efforts on supporting the endangered little penguins. More >>

Mobile Library Activated After Shock Closure Of Leeston Library

Friday, 28 March 2025, 8:21 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter

Substantial water damage forced the abrupt closure of the Leeston Library and Service Centre on Wednesday. More >>

Remote Village Fights For Survival

Friday, 28 March 2025, 8:10 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

A local historian is among those advocating for the long-term future of a remote village situated precariously within an Invercargill reserve. More >>

'We Will Make Better Decisions': Tauranga Mayor On Iwi Council Appointments

Friday, 28 March 2025, 8:06 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter

Three iwi representatives who will sit on Tauranga City Council committees have been welcomed to their roles. More >>

Auckland Council Under Spotlight After Fa’anānā Efeso Collins’ Death

Thursday, 27 March 2025, 9:45 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Vasa Fia Collins is urging a full inquest into the February 2024 death of her husband, Fa’anānā Efeso Collins, after he collapsed at a charity event in Auckland. More >>

Final Call For Aucklanders: Share Your Feedback On Council’s Annual Plan

Thursday, 27 March 2025, 9:41 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter

Aucklanders are encouraged to give feedback on the city council's proposed 2025/2026 Annual Plan before the consultation closes on Friday. Mayor Wayne Brown emphasises community input to guide Auckland Council's spending decisions. Apulu Reece Autagavaia, ... More >>