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‘Heartstring Stuff’: Former Politician Wants Reserve Returned To Whānau
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 7:50 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
'We think it’s appropriate it comes back to our whānau.' More >>
Wairarapa Commuters To Remain On ‘Knife-Edge’ For Months Yet
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 7:48 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Haskell, who was previously the chief executive of Wellington Water and began at Transdev in November, said there was a shortage of licenced train managers for Wairarapa. More >>
Ex-Councillor Loses Stoush Over Gorse-covered Land
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 7:46 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Bluff Hill/Motupōhue was managed to meet the requirements of the Southland Pest Hub, which recommended gorse be kept 10 metres from neighbouring boundaries, council group manager consenting and environment Jonathan Shaw said. More >>
Iwi Says RMA Reforms Is ‘Open Attack On Māoridom’
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 7:44 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Ngāti Ruanui’s Crown-mandated agency said the south Taranaki iwi wasn’t opposed to improving the resource management system. But Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui kaiwhakahaere Rachel Arnott said they totally rejected not carrying over Treaty obligations. More >>
Tyre Specialist Stunned At Car Damage From Roadworks
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 7:30 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Motorists caught in it have described loose tar and chip seal piling onto their tyres, slowing their cars to an almost undriveable speed, while stones shaking loose from other vehicles chipped at their paintwork and windscreens. More >>
‘Peace’ For Ngāti Hāua Negotiator Ahead Of Signing Deed Of Settlement
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 7:27 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The iwi is expecting several hundred people to attend to witness the signing. All iwi members present will be given the opportunity to sign the Deed of Settlement. More >>
Tasman Dog To Keep Menacing Label Following ‘Severe’ Attack
Monday, 24 March 2025, 8:43 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A Tasman resident was unsuccessful in appealing the menacing classification for her dog after it attack another dog. More >>
Floodplain Grazing Phase-out On Cards
Monday, 24 March 2025, 8:42 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The total annual revenue from grazing was $158,000, but the grazing related emissions represented a carbon cost of $264,000. More >>
Roadworks Chip Away At Napier Cars
Monday, 24 March 2025, 8:40 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Others on social media suggested some of the damage was due to drivers going above the speed limit. More >>
Compromise Allows North Canterbury Football Club To Expand
Monday, 24 March 2025, 8:38 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A compromise has been found to allow football to be played at a North Canterbury sports ground this winter. More >>
Craig Little Seeks Fifth Term As Wairoa Mayor
Monday, 24 March 2025, 8:36 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Incumbent Wairoa Mayor Craig Little is standing for his fifth term as mayor in this year’s local government elections. More >>
‘Failed To Achieve Anything Meaningful’: Why Councillor Won’t Seek Re-election
Monday, 24 March 2025, 8:35 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Revealed: Which Rotorua councillors say they will – or won't – stand in local election. More >>
Ashburton Mayoralty Race: Who Wants The Job?
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 8:48 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Nominations don’t open for three months but there are already three names in the running after the mayor announced he wouldn't stand again. More >>
‘Step Backwards’: Uffindell’s Equal Voting Rights Bill Challenged
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 8:47 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The draft bill was intended to stop any move away from the principle of equal suffrage, where each person gets an equal say in electing people, Uffindell said. More >>
Recycling Crisis: Overflow, Contamination Could Close Raetihi Waste Station
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 8:45 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Council executive manager infrastructure Vini Dutra said last year the station was plagued by a number of operational and environmental challenges that were unsustainable. He said the station could be closed if it was not used properly. More >>
Tasman Council’s Proposed Fee Hikes Outstrip Inflation
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 8:44 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Most fees are proposed to increase 10%, but others like dog registration fees and LGOIMA request charges would jump by even greater margins. More >>
Time For Masterton To Have Its Say On Water Future
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 8:43 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
The consultation document said there was no requirement for water charges to be standardised across the districts. More >>
Avian Botulism Likely Caused More Than 100 Duck Deaths In Napier
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 8:38 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hawke’s Bay Fish & Game is still waiting on water quality results after deceased and distressed ducks were found in Napier. More >>
Flaxmere Shopping Centre Returns To Local Ownership After 17 Years
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 8:36 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hawke’s Bay-based property development firm TW Property has taken over the 2.17ha shopping centre from the Hong Kong-based Sung Family Trust, which has owned it since 2008. More >>
Marlborough Community Initiative Fizzles Out
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 8:34 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Groups in Seddon and Picton stopped meeting and had been on hold for three years, while in Havelock a community association had become the go-to for the community. More >>
