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Young Wāhine Encouraged To Consider Construction Careers
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 6:47 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Auckland International Airport became a classroom for a day as wāhine students from south Auckland high schools visited to learn more about the infrastructure industry. More >>
‘Never Say Never’: Alf Filipaina Won’t Rule Out Running For Auckland Mayoralty
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 6:45 pm | Marika Hill - Local Democracy Reporting
Auckland councillor and veteran Pacific politician Alf Filipaina is not ruling out a tilt at next year’s mayoralty. More >>
New Canterbury Bypass Set To Be A Toll Road
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 6:43 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Summary: The Woodend Bypass is set to be a toll road, while safety improvements for Woodend have been canned, for now. More >>
Amberley’s Growing Pains: Is A Bypass Needed?
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 6:38 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A bypass has been suggested to address Amberley's growth, among submissions to the Hurunui District Council's south ward spatial plan. More >>
Wait Drags On For Rangiora After-hours Clinic
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 6:36 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A building consent has been obtain for a new after hours medical facility in Rangiora, but no start date has been set. More >>
Battle To Find A Place To Live In Idyllic Coastal Town
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 6:32 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A lack of rental accommodation has been blamed for limiting the growth of a coastal Southland town where holiday homes are king. More >>
‘Fall On Your Sword And Resign’: Pressure Mounts On Nobby Clark
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 6:29 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A city councillor who once endorsed the mayor of Invercargill is now calling for his resignation. More >>
Northland Civil Defence Powers Up In Face Of Te Tai Tokerau Electricity Failure
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 6:26 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Northland Civil Defence is working with power companies to ensure limited supply is distributed to hospitals, telecomunications other essential services as limited power returns to some parts of the region. More >>
Eleven Crashes At Intersection: Council Takes Action With Rubber Roundabout
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 6:22 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Whanganui District Council’s latest road modification is a temporary rubber roundabout in a known collision area at the intersection of two busy Whanganui streets. More >>
Councillor Doubts Farms Are Biggest River Polluters
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 6:16 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
A Taranaki regional councillor has questioned whether farms are the region’s biggest river polluters, at a meeting to talk about cleaning up waterways. More >>
Principal Expects ‘Amazing Results’ Under New Literacy Approach
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 6:14 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaiapoi High School has been working with local primary schools to lift literacy and numeracy standards. More >>
Centralised Healthcare Lacks ‘Local Accountability’
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 6:09 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury's mayors are keen to know more about the Government's health reforms. More >>
Council To Consider Millions Of Dollars In Funding Requests
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 6:05 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Millions of dollars have been requested by Marlborough community groups from the local council through the long-term plan. More >>
Auckland Graffiti-cleaning Charity Steps Out On Its Own
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 6:01 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
A trust working to remove graffiti from south Auckland streets has stepped away from operating as council-controlled organisation (CCO) to save money. More >>
Council Considers Charging For Information Requests
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 5:59 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council has been under greater scrutiny in recent years. More >>
South Westland River Threat Up For Discussion
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 5:54 pm | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
Future options for the largest river-based protection scheme on the West Coast will be canvassed at Hari Hari this week. More >>
‘Nagging Has Worked’: Speed Limit Drop For Methven
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 5:24 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Deputy Mayor Liz McMillan says she is pleased the speed limit will drop on a section of highway through Methven after years of “nagging”. More >>
Mayor Blames ‘Brain Fade’ For Alleged Verbal Attacks At Event
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 5:22 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Butzbach’s letter — dated 28 March — was made public on Tuesday afternoon, and forms the basis of a second code of conduct complaint against Clark. More >>
Rotorua Museum Restoration Secures Extra Funding, Construction Set To Start
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 5:19 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
In a project years in the making, the musuem is set to be humming with activity very soon. More >>
Large-scale Solar Farm Consent Could Be Fast-tracked
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 5:16 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury councillors fear local input and decision-making could be at risk, with new fast-track consenting legislation. More >>
