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Landfill Lament: Recycling Mistakes Could Fill A Cruise Ship
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:39:26 +1300 | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Napier City and Hastings District have adopted the Draft Joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan, which aims to ensure the councils meet requirements and communities have a clear path of action for waste over the next six years.More >>
Community Boards Resist Western Bay Merger Proposal
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:37:08 +1300 | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
At an appeal hearing on Thursday , four of the region’s five community boards spoke against the proposed changes because it would diminish their local voice. More >>
NZTA To Review Automatic Speed Reversals In Gisborne After Public Backlash
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:34:44 +1300 | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
NZTA will review speeds on Gisborne's State Highway 35. More >>
Appeal To Council To Help Protect Kaikōura Seabirds
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:32:17 +1300 | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
An appeal has been made to the Kaikōura District Council to help protect the banded dotterel / pohowera, which nests on the Kaikōura coastline. More >>
‘We Have Come Home’ – Iwi Heart Of Nelson Housing Project
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:28:19 +1300 | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Nelson's newest suburb has received $31m of council support, will see the creation of 2700 jobs, and will serve as a legacy for Ngāti Koata. More >>
Shorter Opening Hours Proposed For Marlborough Bars
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:23:32 +1300 | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The council first began drafting a local alcohol policy in 2014, but did not go through with it because other policies around the country were being appealed by “large players”.More >>
Old Papatoetoe’s ‘Exciting’ Revamp Almost Complete
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:19:54 +1300 | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Eke Panuku - Auckland Council's development arm - is carrying out the redevelopment of the South Auckland suburb, which aims to bring new life to the area. More >>
Whangārei Drinking Water Fluoridation Could Start On Wednesday
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:16:28 +1300 | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Whangārei District Council chief executive Simon Weston said fluoridation would aim for a target fluoride dose rate of .85mg/l of water. More >>
Council Rejects Call To Extend Mount Hot Pools Opening Hours
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:08:38 +1300 | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Julie and Jim Carle petitioned Tauranga City Council to return the pools, which have sat at the base of Mauao for nearly 60 years, to the 6am opening time used before the Covid-19 pandemic, instead of the current 7am.More >>
‘Delight And Relief’ As Ashburton Council Boss Reappointed
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 20:59:06 +1300 | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Hamish Riach says he is ready to steer the Ashburton District through major projects and political shifts after being reappointed for another five years. More >>
‘Up For The Challenge’: Rangitīkei Council’s New Boss Sets Priorities For First Months
Sat, 15 Mar 2025 22:04:26 +1300 | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Carol Gordon stepped into the role two weeks ago, replacing Kevin Ross, who put his retirement on hold in August 2023 to take the reins at Rangitīkei following the resignation of Peter Beggs.More >>
Tight Turnaround For Easter Trading Policies
Sat, 15 Mar 2025 22:01:25 +1300 | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Without the policies in place, only certain businesses are allowed to trade on Easter Sunday, such as dairies, petrol stations, garden centres and cafes. More >>
QR Codes Explain New Street Names
Sat, 15 Mar 2025 21:59:59 +1300 | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Using a smart phone the code can take readers to the council webside page which gives a translation of the names into English, along with a short history of the areas and the meaning behind the names.More >>
South Wairarapa Council Hopes To Get Speed Review Over The Line
Sat, 15 Mar 2025 21:58:12 +1300 | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
There was previously a recommendation to consult on dropping the speed limit of the Martinborough Square to 40kmh. More >>
Fix On Unstable South Wairarapa Road Delayed
Sat, 15 Mar 2025 21:55:49 +1300 | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Significant rainfall caused further slips and slumping on a section of Lake Ferry Rd that was under repair. More >>
Waimakariri Councillor Announces Bid For Mayoralty
Sat, 15 Mar 2025 21:53:52 +1300 | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillor Paul Williams has announced he will stand for Waimakariri Mayorality. More >>
Hurunui Mayor Seeks Third Term
Sat, 15 Mar 2025 21:52:09 +1300 | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Three waters reform is the top priority for Hurunui Mayor Marie Black, as she seeks a third term. More >>
Potential New Line-up For West Coast Regional Council Post Election
Sat, 15 Mar 2025 21:44:20 +1300 | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Only two of the seven councillors have confirmed they will definitely be standing again. And the Chair, Peter Haddock, is bowing out after just three years on the council.More >>
Carterton Puts Preferred Water Option To The Public
Sat, 15 Mar 2025 21:42:16 +1300 | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Modelling for both options showed the average uninflated cost per Carterton connection would be $2814 in Year 1 of a Wairarapa-Tararua model, $2843 by Year 10, and $2567 by Year 20.More >>
Tauranga Councillor Seeks Inquiry Into Commission
Sat, 15 Mar 2025 21:40:05 +1300 | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Mayor Mahé Drysdale said while it was “frustrating” to deal with past decisions, “stringing the commissioners up” would not help the current council move forward. More >>
