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Have Your Say On Fees And Charges 2025/2026
Friday, 28 March 2025, 1:01 pm | Kaipara District Council
Feedback on proposed fees and charges for the coming year will open from 7 April for a month. New fees and charges will take effect from 1 July 2025. Some fees and charges are set by statute, such as the new MPI Domestic Food Business Levy*, and ... More >>
Overnight Closures To Glenda Drive In Frankton For Pavement Replacemen
Friday, 28 March 2025, 11:46 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) General Manager Property & Infrastructure, Tony Avery shared the work on Glenda Drive was being carried out at night to avoid the significant disruption likely from trying to complete it during the day. More >>
Auckland Ratepayers Will Sink A Further $41.6 Million Into MOTAT By 2027
Friday, 28 March 2025, 11:27 am | Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance
“Councillor Mike Lee was entirely correct to confront the reality that change is desperately needed. Ratepayers covering a $74 subsidy per visitor shows the business case is non-existant, and it cannot continue.” More >>
Council Calling For Input On Crucial Water Decisions
Friday, 28 March 2025, 10:59 am | Gisborne District Council
“We need a reliable, sustainable and affordable plan for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services from 2027 onwards. The decisions we make now will shape water services for our future generations.” More >>
New Zealand Cohort Life Tables: March 2025 Update
Friday, 28 March 2025, 10:52 am | Stats NZ
Cohort life tables give the most authoritative measure of life expectancy, because they follow the mortality and survival of each birth cohort (people born in a specific year) at each age until death of the last survivor. More >>
Same Subsidies, Different Logo: Stop Babying CHPs With Taxpayer Cash
Friday, 28 March 2025, 10:49 am | New Zealand Taxpayers' Union
The Government has announced $150 million in cheap taxpayer-backed loans for Community Housing Providers (CHPs)—propping them up with training wheels instead of letting them ride with private capital. Commenting on this, Taxpayers’ Union spokesman ... More >>
New Economic Development Agreement Set To Drive Growth And Diversification In Ruapehu
Friday, 28 March 2025, 10:45 am | Ruapehu District Council
The partnership formalises a collaborative approach to building sustainable and inclusive economic growth in Ruapehu, with a focus on widening the district’s economic base and creating new opportunities for businesses and residents. More >>
New Sensory Space Coming To Tauranga City Centre
Friday, 28 March 2025, 10:37 am | Tauranga City Council
With the spotlight on inclusion for Autism Acceptance Month, this innovative sensory space will contribute to the increasing acknowledgement and inclusion of our autistic community. More >>
Marlborough Airport Temporary Car Park Closure From 1 April
Friday, 28 March 2025, 10:20 am | Marlborough District Council
The car park will close on Tuesday 1 April and works will start after Easter. Airport users are asked to use the long-term car park until the renovated car park reopens in June, weather permitting. More >>
Major Growth Plan Changes Now Open For Community Feedback
Friday, 28 March 2025, 10:10 am | Tasman District Council
This includes strategic upgrades to essential infrastructure, such as water and wastewater systems, new roads and transport links, and improved stormwater management to mitigate flood risks. More >>
New Design Guidelines Set To Improve Outdoor Accessibility For All In Aotearoa
Friday, 28 March 2025, 9:19 am | Recreation Aotearoa
The Outdoor Accessibility Design Guidelines provide clear, practical advice for everyone involved in creating, maintaining, or advocating for accessible outdoor spaces. They focus on improving access to places like beaches, lakes, parks, and trails, helping ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay Fireworks Ban Extended Until End Of April
Friday, 28 March 2025, 8:59 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The prohibition, which was due to end on Monday 31 March 2025, affects Ahuriri-Heretaunga, Wairoa coast, Tukituki East and West, southern Hawke’s Bay coast, Pōrangahau, Pahiatua, Eketāhuna, and Tararua East, West, Central and South. More >>
Auckland Council Under Spotlight After Fa’anānā Efeso Collins’ Death
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 9:45 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Vasa Fia Collins is urging a full inquest into the February 2024 death of her husband, Fa’anānā Efeso Collins, after he collapsed at a charity event in Auckland. More >>
Final Call For Aucklanders: Share Your Feedback On Council’s Annual Plan
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 9:41 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Aucklanders are encouraged to give feedback on the city council's proposed 2025/2026 Annual Plan before the consultation closes on Friday. Mayor Wayne Brown emphasises community input to guide Auckland Council's spending decisions. Apulu Reece Autagavaia, ... More >>
Empowering The Future: Youth Lead Community Change
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 9:38 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The fund is led by a youth panel of 10 Wayfynders, comprising students from Tāmaki who have grown up in the communities they aim to support, encouraging local young people to apply for funding. More >>
15 New ‘Affordable Rentals’ In Kāinga Māori
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 9:34 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
The new homes will be available at below market rent, to allow tenants to save for a deposit on their first home. More >>
Hurunui Shops Retain Choice To Open Easter Sunday
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 9:31 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Easter Sunday trading is allowed in the Hurunui district. More >>
Award-Winning Website Aims To Amplify Youth Voices
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 9:28 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Buzzly, which connects young people with important organisations, allows youths' voices to be heard on matters crucial to their future. Creators of the platform are now looking to the local body elections in September. More >>
Local Government Backs Safety Campaign For Horse Riders
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 9:26 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Otago/Southland is the only Regional Council Road Transport Committee that has so far not endorsed Vulnerable Road User status for horse riders and carriage drivers. More >>
Pukekohe Adoption Centre Offers Hope To Forgotten Dogs
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 9:19 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The first dog adoption centre in South Auckland is offering a new leash on life to abandoned and forgotten canines in the region. More >>
Record Number Of Native Pekapeka Bats Counted At Marlborough's Pelorus Bridge
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 9:16 pm | Maia Hart - Local Democracy Reporter
Record high numbers of long tailed bats have been captured and tracked during an annual count of the vulnerable mammal. More >>
New Automated Gate To Guard Lake Ōkataina Against Gold Clam
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 9:15 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The gate cost $32,669, and was funded by local councils and Biosecurity NZ. More >>
Ashburton’s Rates Set To Climb 7.3%
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 9:06 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Councillors will decide next week whether to ask the community about the draft 2025-26 annual plan, which signals an average rate rise of 7.3% for the Ashburton District. More >>
Water Reforms: Ashburton Weighs Up In-House Option
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 8:40 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
Ashburton District Council is proposing a stand alone business unit as its model for the Government's Water Done Well refrorms. More >>
SH2 Fix: Residents Warned Of ‘Highly Disruptive’ Road Works
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 8:10 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Wellington Transport Alliance projects portfolio lead Kieran Head said the works were scheduled to start on May 11 and would take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. More >>
Rotorua Water To Be Fluoridated By Friday
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 8:01 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The council will also make two temporary sources of unfluoridated water available. More >>
Māpua Developments Under Fire From Residents
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 7:07 pm | Max Frethey - Local Democracy Reporter
Tasman District Council's proposed plan for the town has generated pushback from residents who fear the loss of its village character. More >>
Controversial West Coast Dump Unveils Expansion Plans
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 7:04 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
A privately-owned landfill that has been prosecuted for breaching its resource consents and health and safety rules wants to expand its operation. More >>
Kaikōura’s Bid To Attract The Top Marine Brains
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 7:02 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
A study concluded it had the potential to become an international hub for marine research and education - if it could get the funding. More >>
Christchurch buses: ECan remains defiant on fares
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 6:59 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Canterbury's regional council continues to push back against government pressure to raise bus fares. More >>
Everything You Need To Know About The Game Bird Hunting Season
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 6:56 pm | RNZ
Strict regulations govern game bird hunting due to considerations related to conservation, environmental protection and resource management. More >>
Eden Park Trust Welcomes Support From Auckland Council’s Governing Body For Staged Delivery Of Eden Park 2.1
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 6:38 pm | Eden Park Trust
“Today’s decision is a pivotal step toward securing the long-term future of Eden Park as New Zealand’s national stadium. The staged approach gives us the certainty to plan, the flexibility to deliver, and the ability to respond to the needs of Aucklanders ... More >>
The Guardian Dog Breeds Protecting Farmer's Stock
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 6:07 pm | RNZ
They may look like your usual bundle of fluff or large Labrador pup, but these Maremma sheepdogs are a breed of their own. More >>
Decisions Announced On New Way Of Working For Archives New Zealand And National Library
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 5:26 pm | Department Of Internal Affairs
Archives New Zealand & the National Library will operate under joint leadership of the Chief Archivist & National Librarian, with a new senior leadership and organisational structure that enables greater sharing & collaboration of functions while maintaining ... More >>
Tasman Dry Weather Task Force Update
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 5:16 pm | Tasman District Council
From Monday 31 March 2025, the Motupiko water management zone will move to Stage 3 rationing (a 50% cut in consented water use), while the existing Rainy cease take remains in place as per Consent conditions for permit holders. More >>
Have Your Say On Horowhenua District Council’s Proposed Dog Control Policy And Bylaw
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 5:12 pm | Horowhenua District Council
The Horowhenua District is home to more than 6000 registered dogs and their owners. Horowhenua District Council is reviewing its Dog Control Policy and Bylaw which set the local rules for owning dogs, providing them with recreational areas, and keeping ... More >>
Council Extends Chief Executive Contract
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 5:08 pm | Waikato Regional Council
McLay was appointed for five years from September 2020, with the option of a two-year extension if the council supported it. More >>
Prize Awarded To Student With Interest In ‘All Things Water’
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 4:57 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A University of Waikato student’s love for water science, sparked from a series of childhood moments enjoying the creek below her family home in the Hauraki Plains, has been rewarded. At the March meeting of Waikato Regional Council, 20-year-old ... More >>
New Public Toilet Block To Be Installed At North Ground Sports Field
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 4:52 pm | Dunedin City Council
The Dunedin City Council (DCC) will start work to relocate two trees from the grounds on Friday, 28 March to ready the site for the new toilet block. They will be shifted elsewhere at the reserve. More >>
Preservation Of New Zealand’s History Threatened By Latest Job Cuts
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 4:49 pm | PSA
"This is another broken promise by the Government who repeatedly told New Zealand there would be no cuts to frontline services." More >>
The Pointy End Of Police Work
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers welcomed six new patrol dog teams after their graduation today at the Police Dog Training Centre at Trentham, Upper Hutt. More >>
24 New Career Firefighters Join Fire And Emergency New Zealand
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 4:33 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Throughout their 12-week recruit course, the new firefighters learnt skills such as fighting fires, extricating people trapped in cars, and managing hazardous substances, which they demonstrated to whānau and friends at today’s ceremony. More >>
Drug Courier Caught With 15 Kilograms Methamphetamine
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Customs Service
During a baggage search at Auckland International Airport, Customs officers found 14 individually vacuum-sealed packages containing a white crystal substance. Initial testing returned a positive result for the presence of methamphetamine. More >>
Arrests Made As Police Issue Appeal In Aggravated Robberies Investigation
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Police
Acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison says two arrests have been made in recent days, with investigations progressing. More >>
Taranaki Cathedral Brings Shared History To Life With New Exhibition
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 3:29 pm | Taranaki Cathedral
A large-scale copy of the Raukawa Moana Treaty Sheet now on display in Te Whare Hononga was signed by many rangatira from Taranaki and holds special significance for the region. The impact of seeing the Treaty on a large scale brings history to life. More >>
State Highway 6 Dellows Bluff – Containers Removed Early Next Month
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 3:09 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Rob Service, System Manager Nelson/Tasman says contractors have been working at the second slip site, less than two hundred metres from the original 2022 rockfall site, since February. More >>
Buller District Council Decides To Endorse Westport’s Master Plan Following Intense Discussion
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 3:03 pm | Resilient Westport
The engagement report was noted as was the intention of the plan for betterment of the Central Business District of Westport, and that further initiatives to activate that will be actioned, pending funding streams. More >>
Kaipara Prepares To Consult On Future Water Service Delivery
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 2:04 pm | Kaipara District Council
Under the Local Water Done Well legislation, all councils around New Zealand have been tasked by the Government to consider how they can best provide water services in the future, by joining up with others or on their own. More >>
Man Charged With Murder Following Kawerau Homicide
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to the property at around 8.45am after a man was located deceased on the front doorstep of the address. Police have been working hard to piece together the events surrounding the man’s death and today arrested and charged ... More >>
Proposed Kaipara District Plan Approved For Public Notification
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 2:01 pm | Kaipara District Council
The Proposed District Plan is a GIS driven E-Plan that is easy to use and navigate. Suggested new zoning is intended to ensure an ample supply of business and housing land will be provided over a 10 plus year period, ensuring sufficient development ... More >>
Kauri Coast Community Pool Funding Extended While Council Investigates Future Options
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 1:52 pm | Kaipara District Council
The cost of the grant is currently paid through general rates, which is shared across all Kaipara District ratepayers. Future ownership options include transferring ownership to Kaipara District Council or a charitable trust. More >>
Stolen Vehicle Lands Two In Court For Two Separate Incidents
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Police
Far North Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Richard Garton, says the unit conducted an area search and quickly located the vehicle abandoned on Grigg Street. More >>
Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust Celebrates Successes With Public Field Day
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 1:31 pm | Northland Regional Council
The trust is one of just two finalists for the near century-old Ahuwhenua Trophy, which was inaugurated by Māori leader Sir Apirana Ngata and the Governor General at the time, Lord Bledisloe, in 1933. This year, the competition is for Sheep and ... More >>
Core Family Provision Charity In Need Of Support After Funding Loss
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 1:23 pm | Nurturing Families
Founded in 2012, Nurturing Families now distributes over $1 million in goods for families in need, providing everything from hygiene products to larger childcare goods when available. 2024 saw over 1,500 Auckland families in need supported, with ... More >>
Lower Buller Gorge Rock Blasting Next Thursday – Two-hour Closure
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 1:09 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The alternative route is SH6 south of Westport to Greymouth, SH7 to Reefton and SH69 to Inangahua Junction, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). More >>
Police Hone In On Waiuku Offenders
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Police
Sergeant Michael Robinson says a large quantity of graffiti went up on buildings between 6 and 8 March. More >>
CubaDupa Will Be On The Road Again This Weekend
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 12:59 pm | Wellington City Council
The two-day festival will showcase over 140 acts presenting over 170 performances spanning music, dance, theatre, and visual arts along Cuba and neighbouring streets on Saturday from 12pm-12am and Sunday from 11am-6pm. More >>
Road Closed: State Highway 5, Te Pohue - Eastern
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services were called to the scene, between Te Pohue Loop Road and Richmond Road, about 11.20am. More >>
Driver Sentenced For Serious Crash
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Police
The force of the impact caused the van to become airborne, landing backwards in a ditch across the road. Neither driver was injured, but four passengers in the van suffered a range of serious injuries and another seven were assessed and discharged ... More >>
Rain Clears For An Eventful Weekend
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 12:23 pm | MetService
With so many events scheduled this weekend, people will be eagerly checking their local MetService weather forecasts. Sunshine is expected for the last day of the Maadi Regatta on Saturday, without too much more disruption from fog. More >>
