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The Big Decisions Looming For Ashburton
Mon, 20 May 2024 18:36:58 +1200 | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Ashburton District Council is using a three-day workshop to discuss feedback on the major topics in its long-term plan before making final decisions on Thursday. More >>
Funding Appeal To Secure Te Matatini For Te Tauihu
Mon, 20 May 2024 18:19:16 +1200 | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Ensuring the festival is held in Te Tauihu (the Top of the South) would uphold the mana of the rohe, councillors have heard. More >>
Coast Council LTP Submissions ‘Fairly Low’
Mon, 20 May 2024 18:15:10 +1200 | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
The proposed 10 year plan proposes an average 27% general rates increase in 2024-25 to partly fund a proposed budget of $25.2m for the next financial year. More >>
Delayed Annual Report Slowly Progresses
Mon, 20 May 2024 18:06:39 +1200 | Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter
The delayed West Coast Regional Council annual report of 2022-23 should be rectified soon. More >>
Road Repairs, Ice Creams And Wheelie Bin Problems Among LTP Submissions
Mon, 20 May 2024 18:03:11 +1200 | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Three days have been blocked out in June so people can speak to their submissions in person, before deliberations take place later that month. More >>
Council’s Treasure Trove Of Gifts And Art Revealed
Mon, 20 May 2024 17:06:01 +1200 | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Two gifts which cost Invercargill City Council an “exorbitant” amount to transport home have remained in storage ever since. More >>
Transport Projects Drive Improvements In Lower Hutt
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:14:33 +1200 | Hutt City Council
Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt is a city in progress with several transport projects either under way or about to start construction over the coming months.More >>
Auckland Council Spends Nearly $300,000 On Non-accredited Business Development Training
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:10:08 +1200 | Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance
Through a Local Government Official Information Act request the Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance can reveal that $285,000 has been spent by Local Boards and Tataki Auckland Unlimited to Rebel Business School Aotearoa to train locals to start their own business.More >>
Drinking? Don’t Drive. It’s Time To Get Our Heads Around It
Mon, 20 May 2024 14:03:41 +1200 | Porirua City Council
Alcohol has contributed to 33 per cent of deaths and serious crashes in the Wellington region in the last decade. In response, police, NZTA and Council want to collectively target people that think it’s ok to drink and then drive.More >>
No Tax Cuts At Cost Of Spending Cuts - Voters
Mon, 20 May 2024 11:34:36 +1200 | Tax Justice Aotearoa
Aotearoa’s voting public are not keen on massive cuts to public spending and services simply to fund government tax cuts. More >>
Cutting-edge Technology For Waimata River Clean-up
Mon, 20 May 2024 11:19:45 +1200 | Gisborne District Council
As part of this initiative, a specialised LiDAR drone is being deployed to measure volumes of large wood debris (LWD) in and around the river. LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology allows for precise 3D mapping and measurement of objectsMore >>
Wairoa Iwi And Hapū Witness Historic Return Of Whenua Following Treaty Settlement
Mon, 20 May 2024 10:30:12 +1200 | Arriba PR
The transfer of the old Turiroa school is the first of 29 properties that were purchased by the trust from the crown. The former country school will be transferred to three kahui - Ngā Tokorima ā Hinemanuhiri, Te Hononga o ngā Awa, and Te Wairoa Tapokorau ...More >>
MOSOP Condemns Misrepresentation Of Ogoni People At The Presidency, Says It's A Slight
Mon, 20 May 2024 09:54:04 +1200 | MOSOP Media
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) says its attention has been drawn to media reports of a State House meeting held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 between Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and some persons claiming to represent the ...More >>
Final Recommendation On ‘Emotional’ Runway Hearing Not Expected For Weeks
Sun, 19 May 2024 14:38:21 +1200 | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The Nelson Airport will spend about 6 weeks engaging further with the golf club and campground which will be severely impacted by its plans. More >>
Riverton Park On Track For Te Reo Name Change
Sun, 19 May 2024 14:35:35 +1200 | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A Riverton/Aparima park will likely have its name changed ahead of the Southland town's iconic pāua shell moving in. More >>
Mid Canterbury Rugby’s Plea To Council For ‘Premium Facility’
Sun, 19 May 2024 14:22:24 +1200 | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Mid Canterbury Rugby want to shift across town to the council's EA Networks Centre and want to get the same deal as other sporting codes to do so. More >>
Green Light For Multi-million Dollar Equestrian Centre At Lake Hood
Sun, 19 May 2024 14:18:37 +1200 | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The proposed $200m equine stud and equestrian training centre at Lake Hood has been granted consent. More >>
‘KidsCan On Steroids’: Revamped School Lunches May Be Less Healthy – Principal
Sat, 18 May 2024 14:50:48 +1200 | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
A major provider of school lunches in Whanganui fears the government’s new $3 limit for most students will see them eating less fresh and more pre-packaged and processed food.More >>
Pilots Snub Ashburton Airport After Fee Hike
Sat, 18 May 2024 14:45:21 +1200 | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The aviation community has been abandoning the Ashburton Airport and will continue until changes are made. More >>
Apartments Won’t Create Affordable Homes In Tauranga – Developer
Sat, 18 May 2024 14:41:41 +1200 | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
A Tauranga developer is concerned that proposed planning rules to increase building heights in Mount Maunganui won’t create affordable homes. More >>
