Local Democracy Reporting

Environment Southland chairman Nicol Horrell has ended his long political career with a reminder to the council about the importance of its work.

Canterbury mayors are thrilled community pressure has led to police backing down on a proposed restructure of rural policing.

Total spending for Southland’s mayors during this term has topped $192,000 — and that is not all of them.

Total spending for Southland’s mayors during this term has topped $192,000 — and that is not all of them.

A register of interests for Invercargill City Council has revealed a wide range of associations for its members - from kidney societies to aluminium technology.

Changes to how earthquake-prone buildings are managed across the country have been met tentatively by southern councils.

A southern regional council work car has been clocked travelling at 133kmh amid an uptick in speeding over recent reporting periods.

A southern council work car has been clocked travelling at 133kmh amid an uptick in speeding over recent reporting periods.

Council and iwi leaders agonising over the West Coast "One Plan" have tackled what planners describe as its most complicated and emotive chapter — the one on natural hazards.

Two bronze labrador sculptures will be placed in downtown Invercargill, despite strong arguments against their new home.