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Napier Councillor Running For NZ First At General Election - In A Different Region
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 3:02 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The first-term councillor said the move would not affect her role at Napier City Council, at this stage. More >>
Waihī Swimming Pool’s Last Gasp For Air As Pivotal $285,000 Bill Looms For Council
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 2:58 pm | Jordan Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Multiple issues plague the pool, including an urgently needed new chlorine system as the existing one caused an evacuation last year. More >>
Groyne Could Be Key To Easing Wairoa Flood Risk, Crown Manager Says
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 2:54 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Crown Manager Lawrence Yule says a training groyne near Pilot Hill at the rivermouth could have helped prevent the latest flooding in the Northern Hawke’s Bay township. More >>
New Home For Hamilton’s Tallest Residents Nearly Complete
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 2:50 pm | Jordan Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The building is a relief for zoo director Dr Baird Fleming, who said it allows staff to provide “modern best practices” for two of their most popular animals. More >>
Pay Boost For Masterton, Carterton Councillors
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 10:17 am | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
When determining pay, the Authority must consider levels of remuneration received elsewhere, be fair both to the elected members and ratepayers, and set it at a level to attract and retain competent people. More >>
Ngāti Ruanui With South Taranaki Majority Against Joining New Plymouth
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 9:55 am | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Ninety-four percent of 1200 respondents to a South Taranaki District Council (STDC) survey opposed merging with New Plymouth in the nationwide shake-up of councils. More >>
Kaikōura Prepares For The Cruise Ship Season
Monday, 13 July 2026, 6:22 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Five cruise ships are scheduled to visit Kaikōura this summer. More >>
Post Boxes To Remain In North Canterbury Beach Community
Monday, 13 July 2026, 6:20 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
NZ Post has confirmed post boxes will remain at the Waikuku Beach General Store for the foreseeable future. More >>
Marton Swim Centre Rebuild Nets $260,000 Boost
Monday, 13 July 2026, 6:18 pm | Rebecca Hogan - Local Democracy Reporter
Rangitīkei District Council announced the Lottery Grants Board had committed $260,869 to the Marton Swim Centre project, which has a budget of $6 million, on Thursday. More >>
Horizons Unitary Council: Mayoral Forum Receives Merger Modelling
Monday, 13 July 2026, 6:09 pm | Rebecca Hogan - Local Democracy Reporter
Wanden said the mayoral forum remained committed to simplification across local government and “working together through this process to find a solution that best serves the region’s communities”. More >>
Business Rates To Soar In Hastings Despite Objections
Monday, 13 July 2026, 6:04 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Chairman of the Hastings City Business Association, Craig Riddiford, said many of their members had fought “incredibly hard” for a different outcome. More >>
South Auckland Bus Network Set For Shake-Up As CRL Nears Opening
Monday, 13 July 2026, 5:56 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Van der Putten said Auckland Transport was reviewing 55 bus routes to improve connections with the rail network and make transfers easier once the City Rail Link opens. More >>
Tekapo Facilities Earn Silver At NZ Commercial Projects Awards
Monday, 13 July 2026, 5:50 pm | Claire Taylor - Local Democracy Reporter
The annual awards recognise and showcase the contribution and innovation of the team behind a project, rather than just the building itself. More >>
Four Recycling Strikes And You’re Out For Hauraki Resident’s Bins
Monday, 13 July 2026, 5:45 pm | Jordan Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The first infringement of incorrect items sees a tag issued along with an education booklet as to what is and isn’t recyclable, de Laborde said. More >>
Rotorua Pensioners Face Uncertainty As Council Eyes Redevelopment
Monday, 13 July 2026, 4:24 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Twenty-eight units sit vacant while the council weighs the site's future. More >>
Nelson Candidates Spar Over Hope Bypass
Monday, 13 July 2026, 4:17 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
No more funding or timing certainty has been provided for Nelson's Road of National Significance, leading to questions from the city's MP. More >>
'The Path Is Real': Academy Honour Highlights Pacific Filmmaking Talent
Monday, 13 July 2026, 2:10 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Tusi Tamasese, whose films include 2011's The Orator and 2017's One Thousand Ropes, has received an invitation to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which oversees the annual Academy Awards or Oscars. More >>
Final Year Of Ngāti Tamaoho Leadership As Matariki Festival Grows
Monday, 13 July 2026, 2:00 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
TAU said this year's programme features the highest number of events since the festival began, reflecting growing public interest in celebrating Matariki through community events, exhibitions, performances and cultural activities across the region. More >>
A City Built For Cars? Invercargill’s Public Transport Problem
Friday, 10 July 2026, 4:30 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Community engagement was put forward as an option for understanding what would get people on buses, but councillors did not hold back in their assessment of the situation. More >>
‘We're Going To Be Here Forever’: Māori Councillors On Local Government Reform
Friday, 10 July 2026, 3:24 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The Government's fast-tracked local government revamp has sent councils scrambling, with rates, debt and the risk to local voice dominating public debate. More >>
