Local Democracy Reporting

Just two Southland councillors have managed a perfect meeting attendance across the past term.

West Coasters will soon be able to find out online if their property or one they are thinking of buying, is at risk from liquefaction — or a host of other damaging events.

Local government election candidates promising a 0% rates rise are "living in la-la-land", says Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon.

The lawyer for a controversial private dump near Greymouth says the run-off from the site will not adversely affect the town’s public water supply.

Invercargill parking wardens are facing abuse on the back of rising parking fines approved by central government as councils in the South get a rise in revenue from increased parking fines.

A Southland marae is set to purchase a council-owned building it occupies for $1 following a drawn-out process.

A Greymouth local body election candidate has called out Grey district councillors for laughing at a meeting when they were asked about pushback over recent rate increases.

A new surfer statue could soon be riding into town at Colac Bay/Ōraka - but it will not be cheap.