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22 Dogs And Puppies Uplifted From Ōpōtiki Property
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 6:52 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The owner has been fined and agreed to surrender the dogs, who have since been put down. More >>
Green Tinge Returns To North Canterbury Pastures After Recent Rain
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 6:51 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The area has been suffering from low rainfall for many months. More >>
Canterbury Schools Back Threatened Qualification
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 6:50 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
"There is zero chance we will get rid of level 1, until anyone provides an alternative." More >>
Central North Island Iwi Elect First Post-Settlement Board
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 3:12 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The settlement signed at Raetihi Marae in July 2023 recognises breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi and provides redress including cash, cultural redress and property. More >>
Maraetotara Falls Rope Swing And Branch Removed By Hastings Council
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 3:09 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hastings council removed tree branches and the attached swing at a waterfall in Hawke's Bay because swinging into the pool below was deemed to be risky. More >>
No Confidence: Iwi Reps Call Out Taranaki Regional Councillors
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 3:07 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Iwi representatives lost confidence after councillors blocked debate on the contentious Treaty Principles Bill. More >>
Rubbish Or 'A Good Idea'? Rotorua Residents Weigh In On Kerbside Collection Changes
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 3:05 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Rotorua Lakes Council will introduce weekly food and green waste kerbside collection from July 2026, while its general rubbish collection will reduce to one fortnightly pick-up. More >>
Councillors Reveal Hopes And Plans For 2025
Tuesday, 7 January 2025, 8:59 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
With local elections taking place in October, local democracy reporting asked elected members from each district council in the Eastern Bay what their plans were come election time. More >>
Info Requests Of Tasman Council Up 44 Per Cent
Tuesday, 7 January 2025, 8:58 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
More than 700 LGOIMA requests were made to Tasman District Council in 2024 with cycleways and the Waimea Dam being points of community interest. More >>
Council Boss Commits To Rates Rise Under 5%
Tuesday, 7 January 2025, 8:56 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri District Council chief executive Jeff Millward is committing to deliver a proposed rates rise of under 5%, when councillors meet on January 28 to begin deliberations on the draft 2025/26 annual plan. More >>
Rain Eases Water Restrictions In Napier And Hastings
Monday, 6 January 2025, 7:35 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Water restrictions in Napier and Hastings (excluding Waimarama) have been dropped from Level 3 to Level 2. More >>
Ōpōtiki Street Terrorised By Roaming Dogs
Monday, 6 January 2025, 7:33 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
A woman says she was rushed and bailed up by a pack of dogs in the latest in a spate of dog incidents on Ford Street. More >>
Uncovered: 100-year-old Discovery In Rotorua Museum Renovation
Monday, 6 January 2025, 7:32 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Heritage tiles were revealed during building strengthening works. More >>
New Zealand-first $200m Education-Arts Hub On The Cards For Whangārei
Friday, 3 January 2025, 2:56 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo said the new hub was a major step forward for Te Tai Tokerau. More >>
SUMMER SERIES: Ashburton’s Dancers Tiptoe Around Looming Eviction
Friday, 3 January 2025, 2:51 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton District Council had proposed to sell the building and adjacent land in the long-term plan, with the building facing an estimated $1.3m repair cost to bring it up to standard – outstripping the $400,000 that had been previously budgeted ... More >>
‘He’ll Be Watching’: The Legacy Of The Rotorua Rangatira On The 20 Cent Coin
Friday, 3 January 2025, 2:48 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
His legacy spans 300 years, he's travelled oceans, and he's on our 20 cent coin. More >>
Division, Abuse And Rates Pain: Local Politics Year In Review
Friday, 3 January 2025, 2:42 pm | Marika Hill - Local Democracy Reporting
A rising tide of abuse, escalating costs and the clash between central and local government - Marika Hill looks back at local politics in 2024. More >>
Gisborne Deputy Mayor Josh Wharehinga Won’t Seek Re-election After 12 Years In Local Government
Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 7:24 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Wharehinga has a new business and aims to revive Tairawhiti's boxing scene post-council. More >>
West Coast Better Prepped Than Ever Before For The Big One
Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 7:20 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The region has come a long way in the past couple of years, in terms of planning and resources for a major event. More >>
'Fatigue Stops' In Fatal Spots Aim To Help Festival-Goers Get Home Safely
Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 7:18 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Whakatāne District Council has expanded its road safety stops, despite budget cuts. More >>
