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Bay Of Islands Cruise Ship Numbers Set To Plummet
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 7:09 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
The Bay of Islands $23.34 million cruise ship industry will be hit hard next season with the number of visiting ships almost halved. More >>
Fears Methven Will Be ‘Overun’ With Airbnbs
Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 8:47 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A local resident fears an epidemic of Airbnb owners flouting the rules and over-running residential areas. More >>
Tribunal Asked To Halt Seabed Mine Fast-Track
Monday, 16 June 2025, 6:23 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
The claimants want an urgent hearing into alleged Crown breaches. More >>
Mangawhai Risks $100 Million Economic Disaster If Sandspit Fails: Warning
Monday, 16 June 2025, 6:21 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Mangawhai sandspit has lost more than 420,000 tonnes of its locally-unique non-replenishing sand. Many in the community worry about its future as a result. More >>
‘Drinking, Urinating, Littering’: Most Back Larger Alcohol Ban Area In Gisborne
Sunday, 15 June 2025, 8:45 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
Eighty percent support adding Kaiti Memorial Park and areas around Kaiti School to a ban zone. More >>
Claim Councillor Told Another To 'F*** Off' After 'True History' Clash
Saturday, 14 June 2025, 3:07 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The councillor says he did not say the words - but his meaning was correctly inferred. More >>
Former Hawke's Bay Council Chair Fumes Over Heretaunga Pollution Doubt
Friday, 13 June 2025, 8:54 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
The local council questions whether his photographic evidence shows smoke or fog over the Heretaunga Plains. More >>
Closing The Book On A 50-year Library Legacy
Friday, 13 June 2025, 8:52 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A lot has changed in the Ashburton District since 1975, but there has always been one constant - the librarian. More >>
Whakatāne Operators At War With Council Over Tourism Funding Cuts
Friday, 13 June 2025, 8:49 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Tourism operators across the district are boycotting Whakatāne District Council for cutting funding to Tourism Bay of Plenty. More >>
‘Quiet Street’ To Become Permanent SH1 Through Picton
Friday, 13 June 2025, 8:47 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
A resident who describes the decision as "pretty horrible" is concerned about a nearby school. More >>
Rotorua Homeless Trespassed In Amohia St In Council Operation With Police
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 5:49 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The council says the operation was necessary due to antisocial behaviour. More >>
Protecting Kaikōura’s Little Penguins With Secret Safe Zones
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 5:24 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Dogs, cats and humans add to the kororā's problems - they are also affected by starvation at sea. More >>
'Trump Of The North' Will Not Seek Re-Election As Mayor
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:34 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
The controversial Northland mayor who tried to ban karakia from council meetings will not be standing for a second mayoral term. More >>
AI Gun Video Of Nelson Councillor Campbell Rollo Sparks Warning For Voters
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:30 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
The councillor says voters should always look for an authorisation statement or something that's genuine. More >>
Speedway Deal: Proposal To Sell Baypark Stand For $1, Extend Lease
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:28 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The community is being asked if speedway should stay at Mercury Baypark Stadium. More >>
Marlborough Residents Speak Against Council's Preferred Water Plan
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:26 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
The Marlborough District Council's preferred option is to create a standalone Water Services Organisation. More >>
Resident Battles Auckland Council’s ‘Ridiculous’ Choice Of Berm Tree Criticised
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 5:25 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
"They haven't thought this through at all," Sarah Thompson says. More >>
Seabed Mine Fears Ignite Coast Towns On Ocean Day
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 8:04 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
A match lit six weeks ago in Ōpunakē has ignited fires the length of the North Island with seabed mining opponents taking to the coast on World Ocean Day. More >>
Fear Of Confusion Sparks Name Rethink For Manutahi Park
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 8:01 pm | Craig Ashworth - Local Democracy Reporting
Worries about a new Manutahi Park being mistaken for another Manutahi an hour's drive away has the council considering adding the name of a British Military Settler. More >>
Support Young People Before They Go On A Benefit, Mayors Say
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 8:00 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Two Canterbury mayors say the government shouldn't tamper with their youth job programme. More >>
