ECan still waiting for advice on large solar farms Environment Canterbury is none the wiser on how to respond to large-scale solar farm applications after seeking advice from the Government last year.
Council defends increase in staff Council defends increase in staff The West Coast Regional Council is defending its latest increase in staff numbers — saying it now needs to hire fewer consultants.
Hopes councils can secure regional deals with govt Hopes councils can secure regional deals with govt Southern councils have joined forces on a proposal which could result in an injection of support from the government.
Southland councils explore regional deals Southland councils explore regional deals Southern councils have joined forces on a proposal which could result in an injection of support from the government.
Canterbury residents oppose solar farm near homes Canterbury residents oppose solar farm near homes A North Canterbury community is vowing to fight a proposed solar farm near their homes.
Canterbury residents oppose solar farm near homes Canterbury residents oppose solar farm near homes A North Canterbury community is vowing to fight a proposed solar farm near their homes.
Is paid parking the answer? Is paid parking the answer in Rangiora and Kaiapoi? Rangiora and Kaiapoi residents will get the chance to have their say on what parking demand might look like in 2040 - and whether they are willing to pay for a good spot.
Social media influencers paid to boost tourism Canterbury council pays social media influencers $7k to boost tourism Ashburton District Council is paying social media influencers to show off the area as part of its promotion strategy.
School drops pounamu pass rule Ashburton school drops pounamu pass rule Ashburton Intermediate School has dropped a rule requiring students to get a uniform pass to wear pounamu at school.
Issues in emergency management revealed Issues in emergency management revealed An analysis of Southland’s most recent emergencies has identified a range of issues with how they were managed.
Disappointment over speed limit reversal 'Saving seconds over safety': Disappointment over Rakaia speed limit reversal The Rakaia community is disappointed the lower speed limit they fought for along SH1 through the town will soon be reversed.
No progress on promised after-hours clinic 'Disappointed': No progress on promised after-hours clinic in Rangiora A Canterbury community leader is frustrated over the lack of progress made on a promised after-hours medical centre in Rangiora.
Decision to put sealed roads back to gravel delayed Decision to put sealed roads back to gravel delayed A decision on reverting sealed roads back to gravel has been delayed by a southern council.
Frustration increasing over struggling airport Frustration increasing over struggling airport Steps to improve the fortunes of an embattled Fiordland airport have been lambasted during a heated council debate.
Road network at risk amid funding shortfall Road network at risk amid funding shortfall Three Southland roads are at risk of reverting to gravel as the district council struggles to maintain its network amid funding issues.
District likely to keep rates rise under 5% District likely to keep rates rise under 5% Waimakariri District Council staff have proposed an average rates rise of 4.98% in the 2025/26 annual plan.
Funding shortfall means roads may return to gravel Funding shortfall means roads may return to gravel Three Southland roads are at risk of reverting to gravel as the district council struggles to maintain its network amid funding issues.
Homeowner blindsided by tree cost-cutting Homeowner blindsided by tree cost-cutting The local council says it will no longer help a Canterbury woman maintain a huge California Redwood tree towering over her property.
Homeowner blindsided by tree cost-cutting Homeowner blindsided by council’s tree cost-cutting The local council says it will no longer help a Canterbury woman maintain the huge California Redwood tree that towers over her property.
Council told to speed up housing planning Waimakariri council told to speed up planning for future housing A Rangiora developer is frustrated by the slow speed of long-term planning for Canterbury's housing needs.