Local Democracy Reporting

The Selwyn Awards look set for a shake-up after district councillors criticised the cost of the event and its benefits to ratepayers.

Canterbury mayors are backing Winston Peters' call to ban the sale, manufacture and importation of fireworks for private use.

A tiny West Coast community in one of New Zealand's most pristine environments is challenging the need to chlorinate its drinking water supply.

Lifeguards will have an extra 11 days on some Canterbury beaches this summer.

Ashburton's mayor can’t wait to play a round on the new 18-hole mini golf course when it opens at the EA Networks Centre on November 22.

Two Canterbury councils are promising residents their water services won't be disrupted during major reforms.

There has been public backlash to a trial of a camera-fitted car catching overstaying parkers in Ashburton.

There has been public backlash to a trial of a camera-fitted car catching overstaying parkers in Ashburton.

A Canterbury fisherman complained to authorities after filming a man dumping trash on the beach and setting it alight.

A Canterbury fisherman complained to authorities after filming a man dumping trash on the beach and setting it alight.

A new recycling station trial has started in the Selwyn district for residents who do not have a kerbside bin service.

Two new Canterbury mayors are settling into their new roles side by side, leaning on each other as they navigate their first term at the helm of their neighbouring districts.