Chairman not concerned about unfilled vacancies
Chairman not concerned about unfilled vacancies
The chairman of a southern regional council says he is not worried by the number of available vacancies following a recent restructure.
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Council unlocks land for up to 17,000 homes
Canterbury council unlocks land for up to 17,000 homes
Land for up to 17,000 new homes in the Waimakariri district will be unlocked - but there is no room for an 850-home development at Ohoka.
Almost 50 roles unfilled after council restructure
Almost 50 roles unfilled after council restructure
The chair of a southern regional council says he is surprised by the number of available vacancies following a recent restructure.
Residents clash with council over noisy building
Blenheim residents clash with council over noisy building site
When 77-year-old Dave McFarlane and his partner Dorothy Lewis sit in their living room, noise from the nearby construction site plays like a background radio.
Govt planning rules could 'override the community'
Govt planning rules could 'override the community'
New planning rules proposed by the Government could override community aspirations, says a Canterbury council boss.
Proposed adrenaline ride still in limbo
Hanmer’s proposed adrenaline ride still in limbo
There is hope a proposed Hanmer Springs flyride will still go ahead, despite a three-year delay and rising costs.
Firefighters to get new pump
Firefighters to get new pump after water pressure issues discovered
Firefighters in the Canterbury town of Culverden will finally get a new water pump, more than a year after water pressure issues were discovered during testing.
SDC votes to keep water services in-house
SDC votes to keep water services in-house
A Southern council has opted to keep its water services in-house following strong community feedback.
Council hopes to ‘get on top’ of staff speeding
Council hopes to ‘get on top’ of staff speeding
A Southern council is upping the ante as it clamps down on speeding work cars.
'We are not a shop': Council hits back at critics
'We are not a shop': Council hits back at critics
Waimakariri councillors have taken aim at online critics, as they locked in an average rates rise of 4.98%.
'We are not a shop': Council hits back at critics
'We are not a shop': Council hits back at critics
Waimakariri councillors have taken aim at online critics, as they locked in an average rates rise of 4.98%.
ECan chair undecided as election looms
ECan chair undecided as election looms
The chair of Canterbury’s regional council is undecided about his future, as the local election looms.
ECan chair undecided as election looms
ECan chair undecided as election looms
The chair of Canterbury’s regional council is undecided about his future, as the local election looms.
Concerns Canterbury town will be 'overrun' with Airbnbs
Concerns Canterbury town will be 'overrun' with Airbnbs
A Methven resident fears an epidemic of Airbnb owners flouting the rules and over-running residential areas.
Nobby rules out return; another councillor joins race
Nobby rules out return; another councillor joins race
Invercargill mayoral hopefuls are coming out of the woodwork in what is shaping up to be a full field.
Food waste a headache for councils
Food waste a headache for councils
There are no easy solutions to managing food waste, Kaikōura district councillors have been told at a workshop.
Gold-mining company ordered to cease work by council
Gold-mining company ordered to cease work by council
A gold-mining company shut down without notice has challenged the West Coast Regional Council to explain why it has put workers in limbo and capital at risk.
Council hopes to ‘get on top’ of speeding
Council hopes to ‘get on top’ of speeding
A southern council is upping the ante as it clamps down on speeding work cars.
SDC votes unanimously to keep water services in-house
SDC votes unanimously to keep water services in-house
A southern council has opted to keep its water services in-house following strong community feedback.
Canterbury councils list roading ambitions
Canterbury councils list roading ambitions - if they can find the money
While pleased to see the Woodend Bypass going ahead, Canterbury council leaders say they will keep lobbying for other roading projects.