Latest Local Government Headlines
New Central Otago trails on show at Sydney Bike Show
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 17:43:47 +1300 | Central Otago District Council
On the eve of the official openings of the Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold Trails, the two newest Central Otago cycle and walking trails will be promoted at a Bike & Lifestyle Show across the Tasman. More >>
Wellington elections: no change after special votes
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 17:29:52 +1300 | Wellington City Council
The remaining 650 special votes in the Wellington City Council elections have been qualified and counted and there have been no changes to the results from election day (Saturday).More >>
Avoid Waterways: Weather Bomb Floods Waste Water Plants
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 16:18:38 +1300 | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu residents living around the Makotuku Stream and Mangawhero River are being advised to stay away from the waterways until further notice following both the Raetihi and Ohakune waste water treatment plants being flooded in yesterday’s weather bomb.More >>
Minister says planning helps Whanganui response
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 16:00:39 +1300 | New Zealand Government
Civil Defence Minister Nikki Kaye says good planning has helped in the response to the state of local emergency that was lifted at 2.30pm today. More >>
Reconnect: experience heritage
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 15:29:08 +1300 | Christchurch City Council
A one-off heritage event begins on Friday 18 October, running through to Sunday 20 October 2013. Co-ordinated by the Christchurch City Council, Reconnect: experience heritage offers an opportunity to revisit the heritage of Christchurch and Banks ...More >>
Public meetings in Wgtn region on future of local govt
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 14:41:38 +1300 | Local Government Commission
Residents and ratepayers are being invited to public meetings in the Wellington region to share their views on the future shape of local government. The Local Government Commission is considering applications to change the structure of local authorities ...More >>
Water monitoring site at Pipiriki damaged
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 14:37:35 +1300 | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council’s water monitoring site at Pipriki in the upper Whanganui catchment has been damaged. Incident controller Ged Shirley says it’s likely a slip caused the damage and the site will be taken off the flood forecasting section ...More >>
Safety first at Tauranga Bridge Marina
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 14:23:30 +1300 | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
New safety devices have been installed at Tauranga Bridge Marina to reduce the risks for recreational fishers and other users of the pier. More >>
Council Confirms Hamilton Riverview Hotel Shareholding Sale
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 14:20:40 +1300 | Joint Press Release
Hamilton City Council has confirmed the sale of its 41.38% shareholding in Hamilton Riverview Hotel Ltd to Tainui Development Ltd, a subsidiary of Tainui Group Holdings Ltd.More >>
Baubles of Office by Courier
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:36:39 +1300 | Affordable Auckland
“Elections have barely passed the stroke of midnight and already the Council machine has begun sending the baubles of office, by courier, out to new members of Auckland’s local boards,” reveals Affordable Auckland leader and former Mayoral candidate ...More >>
Consents granted for coal mine at Mangatangi
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:01:53 +1300 | Joint Press Release
A joint Waikato District Council and Waikato Regional Council hearings committee has approved the issuing of consents to a Fonterra subsidiary for an open cast coal mine at Mangatangi, 2.5 kilometres east of Mangatawhiri, in north Waikato.More >>
Local elections highlight need to move forward
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 11:44:30 +1300 | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Chris Tremain says he will be instructing a working party to explore what would be needed for online voting to be fully introduced in the next local body elections.More >>
Gordon Campbell on Len Brown, trust, and Simon Bridges
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 11:25:02 +1300 | Gordon Campbell
Leaving aside the tawdry details of Auckland mayor Len Brown’s extramarital affair, the oddest feature is the timing of the revelations. By Brown’s own account to John Campbell last night, the affair ended mid year, just before the election campaign ...More >>
No change in Whanganui River levels overnight
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 10:41:04 +1300 | Horizons Regional Council
The Whanganui River is sustaining an 8.2 metre peak following heavy rainfall in the catchment yesterday. A cordon is in place until the river drops half a metre and Horizons Regional Council’s incident controller Ged Shirley says this is expected ...More >>
Water meters lead to a reduction in average and peak demand
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 10:05:58 +1300 | Four Winds Communications
A reduction in average and peak demand with the introduction of universal water metering was reported in a review of water metering practices by local bodies in New Zealand.More >>
Horizons monitoring situation across the Region
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:56:39 +1300 | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons staff are continuing to monitor river levels across the Region as water levels continue to rise overnight. The Whanganui River is forecast to peak at the Pipiriki monitoring site at 6.30pm this evening, reaching a level of at least 15 ...More >>
John Palino - No Comment on Len Brown Affair
Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:54:18 +1300 | John Palino
I will not be commenting and it’s a personal matter for Len and his family to deal with. More >>
Significant Storm Damage on Ruapehu Roads
Tue, 15 Oct 2013 17:03:07 +1300 | Ruapehu District Council
The passing weather bomb has caused disruption around the Ruapehu district with schools closing earlier and significant damage to the road network. More >>
Statement from Mayor Len Brown
Tue, 15 Oct 2013 16:25:43 +1300 | Len Brown
“I don’t intend to comment on the highly personalised allegations made on a blog site this afternoon. “But I do confirm that I had a relationship with a woman that lasted around two years. More >>
Water Receding But Council on Stand-by for Tonight
Tue, 15 Oct 2013 16:11:51 +1300 | Ruapehu District Council
The rain has stopped allowing the water levels that have been causing problems around the Ruapehu district including flooding in Ohakune to start to recede. More >>
