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Dog De-sexing Programme A Success
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:11:03 +1200 | Masterton District Council
The Council’s Animal Services Team was awarded a $10,000 Trust House grant to support owners with the cost of de-sexing their dogs, with 59 applications received from owners.More >>
TDC Begins Consultation On Government Water Reforms
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:00:34 +1200 | Taupo District Council
From today, Taupō District Council is asking for the community's input on the best option for its future water services delivery. Keeping water services as they are is not an option.More >>
Tauranga Councillor Slams Congestion Charge As ‘Dirty Cash Grab’
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:57:10 +1200 | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Tauranga City councillor Steve Morris said he was not convinced supporting time-of-use charging was in the best interest of residents. More >>
Survey Shows Importance Of Airline
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:51:17 +1200 | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Air Chathams chief commercial officer Duane Emeny says that if the airline was sufficiently supported by Whakatāne District Council it would be able to resume early morning and late afternoon flights to serve the business traveller.More >>
Council Hopes For Further Say On SH30 Speed Changes
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:48:53 +1200 | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
“Our council made a thoughtful and genuine submission to NZTA because we see it as an important part of advocating for our community,” Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca said.More >>
Heavy Rain Tests Stormwater System
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:45:06 +1200 | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Sampling had confirmed no ongoing discharge, however, as a precaution, the council advises against swimming or gathering shellfish or kaimoana from the river until water quality testing confirmed it was safe.More >>
Tauranga Māori Ward Byelection: Hemi Rolleston Leads In Progress Results
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:40:39 +1200 | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The Te Awanui Māori Ward byelection was triggered after Mikaere Sydney resigned his position in January. More >>
Merger Report Highlights Issues With Southern Councils
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:35:01 +1200 | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
The report said there was a “high cost” of having four councils for a population of just over 100,000. More >>
Repair On Cards For Cracked Coastal Bridge
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:30:23 +1200 | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
A report by Egis NZ said the crack main had occurred or widened significantly between 2017 and 2019. It was not clear what had caused the crack. More >>
Ruapehu Council Probes $700k Overspend On Parks And Reserves
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:26:27 +1200 | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
A report to councillors said the portfolio's budgeted maintenance costs of $2.01 million to February 2025 were $480,000 over budget. The figure would be higher when March figures were included.More >>
The Cause Of The Mysterious Milky Stream
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:22:01 +1200 | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
A regular user of Guthrie Park, Havelock North, says it’s not the first time she has seen the stream turn the colour of milk. More >>
Tory Whanau: Stepping Aside From Mayoralty Is Strategic, Not A Retreat
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:18:33 +1200 | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Whanau, who made history as Wellington’s first Māori mayor, says stepping down is the right decision for the city’s future. More >>
Rangiora In Line For More Frequent Buses – If Funding Approved
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:55:49 +1200 | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury has celebrated the uplift to its number 7 (Queenspark to Cashmere) bus services, as it looks to boost its five core bus routes. More >>
Another Round Of Speed Consultation Up Ahead
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:42:50 +1200 | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
One of the big changes in the latest speed management plan, compared to what was previously consulted on, is that the roads surrounding Martinborough Square would remain 50kph.More >>
Wellington City Council Defends Process That Led To Decision To Demolish City To Sea Bridge
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:14:54 +1200 | RNZ
Lawyers for Wellington City Council say councillors were given multiple options, and deny staff pushed them towards demolishing the City to Sea Bridge. More >>
Tory Whanau Not Ruling Out Running For Mayor In Future Elections
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:12:50 +1200 | RNZ
The outgoing mayor explains what comes next, and refuses to rule out another tilt at the top job. More >>
Fly-Tipping Triggers $200k Clean-Up In South Wairarapa
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:04:25 +1200 | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillors would meet on Wednesday to vote on whether to borrow money to schedule the clean-up this financial year. More >>
Kāpiti Coast Annual Plan 2025/26 Sticks To Long-Term Strategy
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:26:15 +1200 | Kapiti Coast District Council
Mayor Holborow says these changes won’t impact service delivery and Council will still be delivering a significant capital works programme over the year, investing $77 million in the Kāpiti Coast’s future.More >>
Collaborative Approach To Protect Waitakere Ranges Nothing To Fear
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:21:05 +1200 | Te Kawerau a Maki
Mr Ashby says Te Kawerau ā Maki Deed of Settlement promised a new relationship with the Crown based on mutual respect and cooperation but a generation of Te Kawerau ā Maki people are growing up on the broken promise of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage ...More >>
Progress Result For The Tauranga City Council By-Election
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:17:18 +1200 | Tauranga City Council
The by-election outcome could potentially change once all voting papers have been counted. More >>
