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Run It Straight Promoter Wants To ‘Give Back To The People’
Saturday, 24 May 2025, 4:03 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The 'Run It' events are a social media-driven trend where participants compete in full-contact collisions without protective gear, raising serious health concerns over concussion and injury risks. More >>
How Rotorua’s Air Pollution Transformation Defied Expectations
Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:59 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Once the worst winter air, the city has today shed its label of 'polluted'. More >>
‘Kids Do Dumb Things’: Principal Speaks Out Against Keyboard Warriors
Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:50 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Schools speak up on "challenging student behaviour" in the wake of an incident at Oxford Area School this week. More >>
Budget 2025: Awesome Or Disappointing? Nelson’s Leaders Divided On Hospital News
Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:47 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Budget 2025 confirmed upgrades for Nelson Hospital, but the city's mayor and MP disagree over whether the news delivers for Nelsonians. More >>
From Māngere To Medicine: Pacific Migrant Dreams Big
Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:44 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The scarcity of Pacific professionals in medicine empowers her, and she says visibility matters. More >>
Budget 2025: Principals In Marlborough Welcome Slashing Of Kahui Ako
Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:35 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
In 2020, the New Zealand Principals’ Federation, which represented hundreds of school principals, called on the Government to end the programme, saying that the meagre benefits did not justify the $110m per year price tag. More >>
Bigger May Be Better: Late Advice Shake-Up Forces Councils To Re-Think Water Reform Plans
Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:33 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Mayor Andrew Tripe said four viable delivery options remained on the table: a multi-CCO with Ruapehu and Rangitīkei, a Whanganui District Council CCO, a multi-CCO with as many councils as possible, and an in-house business unit. More >>
Schools Risk Losing Teaching Talent
Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:30 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury schools are bracing for staffing headaches, following confirmation the Kāhui Ako will be axed at the end of the year. More >>
Staffing Costs At Hawke’s Bay Councils – Are They Reasonable?
Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:26 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Figures, attained by Local Democracy, show five Hawke’s Bay councils spent in total more than $434 million dollars on people costs in 2024. More >>
User Pays: Dump Fees May Rise In Marlborough
Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:24 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Public consultation on the proposal opens on Monday, and if approved, the cost increases would come in from September 1. More >>
Council Slaps Itself With Abatement Notice Over River Work
Saturday, 24 May 2025, 3:19 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Local Democracy Reporting has obtained a copy of the notice, which shows the council took action against itself after a complaint was lodged by Fish & Game New Zealand. More >>
Budget 2025: Taumarunui Rail Yard Ready For Economic Rebirth
Friday, 23 May 2025, 7:06 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
The Ruapehu district mayor says it's a turning point for the central North Island town. More >>
Large Majority Of Gisborne Residents Want Local Control Of Water Services
Friday, 23 May 2025, 7:03 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
The favoured model could result in households facing an average rate increase of $100 per year. More >>
‘Smorgasbord Of Issues’: No Quick Fix For Saving Canterbury Lake
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 7:23 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
It will be a measured approach to the algal bloom issues at Lake hood with the Ashburton District Council choosing to research and investigate rather than rush a potential solution. More >>
Ratepayers On Hook As Ashburton Annual Plan Agreed
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 7:22 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton District ratepayers will have an average rate rise of 7.3% on July 1. More >>
Ashburton Going Alone On Water The ‘Best Option Today’
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 7:20 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Keeping water services in-house is the right option for right now, according to one Ashburton councillor. More >>
Carterton Enters Wai+T Water Talks
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 6:03 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Carterton District Council is progressing talks with Masterton, South Wairarapa, and Tararua councils for a joint water services entity. More >>
Marlborough Youth Trust Farewells Their Calm ‘Anchor’ Of 25 Years
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 6:00 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Sonitani Kula, youth worker for the Marlborough Pasifika Trust, which made use of the space, said there would be no Marlborough Youth Trust without Smith. More >>
Budget 2025: Taumarunui Rail Yard Ready For Economic Rebirth
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:57 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Mayor Weston Kirton says it’s a turning point for the central North Island town. More >>
West Coast Iwi Back Moves To Speed Up Goldmining Consents
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 5:55 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The Mana Whakahono a Rohe partnership deal is up for its five-year review. It formally acknowledges the partnership and relationship between council and Poutini Ngāi Tahu. More >>
