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Napier Beach Erosion: Trees On Brink Of Being Swallowed By Ocean
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 10:00 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Napier City Council says the trees can’t and won’t be saved. More >>
Seniors Urged To Give The Bus A Go
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:58 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
A new programme to support older people who are unsure about using the bus in Nelson Tasman has begun, and their peers who currently use the service said it's "brilliant". More >>
‘Good Value For Money’: Splash Planet Compares Prices With Top Attractions
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:55 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Hastings District Council says a visit to Splash Planet is good value for money for a full day’s entertainment. More >>
Canterbury’s Water Leadership Faces Shakeup
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:47 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Canterbury's 10 water zone commitees look set for a restructure, but the Ashburton chair is questioning where the accountability is in the proposed new model. More >>
Rainy Weather Eases Ashburton’s Water Use Woes
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:45 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton’s water consumption was teetering on the verge of restrictions in December to the point of breaching the consent but have eased after a wet start to 2025. More >>
Help Day Success May Spread Across North Taranaki
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:42 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Organiser Larnee Wallace said the iwi wants to empower whānau by connecting them with valuable information and support – and up to 300 people turned out for the fun and info. More >>
Russian Businessman Buys Former Ashburton Council Building
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:36 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A Russian business that owns a high country station in Mid Canterbury now owns a slice of Ashburton's CBD. More >>
MP James Meager's Promotion Strengthens South Island Voice – Mayor
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:28 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
James Meager is now a minister outside of cabinet after being given the new title of Minister for the South Island. More >>
Canterbury’s Water Leadership Faces Shakeup
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:26 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Canterbury's 10 water zone committees look set for a restructure, but the Ashburton chair is questioning where the accountability is in the proposed new model. More >>
Caravan Park Prompts New State Highway 1 Turning Lane
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 9:00 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
The site has been the scene of three known crashes within a five-year period, including one involving a vehicle towing a caravan. More >>
North Canterbury Schools Embrace Collaboration
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 10:20 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury's three kahui ako (communities of learning) have embraced the spirit of collaboration. More >>
Revealed: When Rotorua’s Emergency Housing Motels Are Set To Close
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 10:16 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The decision was made public on Wednesday. More >>
Kaiapoi School Faces Pressure From Growing Subdivisions
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 10:13 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Kaiapoi North School is set to pass its site capacity this year and is waiting on the Ministry of Education to make a decision on building new classrooms. More >>
Call For New Voices For Taranaki Maunga
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 10:10 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
The Department of Conservation has opened nominations to Te Tōpuni Kōkōrangi, a new body to look after the mountains. More >>
Bad Parking Habits Ease On Stewart Island
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 10:08 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Stewart Island/Rakiura councillor Jon Spraggon said locals had improved their habits despite signage not yet being in place — a detail which meant the new rules were not actually enforceable. More >>
Schools See ‘Massive Plummet’ In Vaping Incidents
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 10:06 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury schools are seeing the effects of tackling vaping. More >>
Sunshine Guide Sells Whakatāne To The Country
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 9:56 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Whakatāne District Council's free booklet, Sunshine Season, aims to help visitors get the most out of the district. More >>
Remote Marlborough Sounds Jetty Closed Over Safety Concerns
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 9:48 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Marlborough Roads transport recovery manager Steve Murrin said the jetty was “well past its prime” and over the last 18 months its deterioration had “accelerated quickly”. More >>
Whanganui Council-Iwi Agreement: How Will This Work?
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 9:46 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Whanganui District Council will next month decide on proposals put forward for the Treaty of Waitangi settlement being negotiated by Whanganui iwi and hapū. More >>
‘Tea And A Chat’: Views Sought On Post-Settlement Relations With Whanganui Hapū
Saturday, 18 January 2025, 9:44 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Whanganui residents are being invited for “tea and a chat” about Whanganui District Council’s post-Treaty settlement relationship with hapū and iwi. The council wants to engage with residents before making decisions on a platform for joint work with ... More >>
