Mayor praises 'amazing team' deciding rates Mayor praises 'amazing team' deciding rates The Waimakariri District Council has one of the lowest rates rises in the country.
Councillor stripped of role without explanation Councillor stripped of role without explanation Embattled Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark may be on leave - but that hasn’t stopped him ruffling feathers.
Clark ‘clearly unfit for public office’: expert Clark ‘clearly unfit for public office’: expert A local government expert is calling for the resignation of Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark, saying the city deserves better.
Surprise visitor for Invercargill councillors Surprise visitor for Invercargill councillors An Invercargill City Council meeting has been interrupted by a surprise visitor - a man claiming to be embattled Mayor Nobby Clark's brother.
A ‘time-out’ for Clark: deputy mayor A ‘time-out’ for Clark: deputy mayor Invercargill's deputy mayor has seemingly changed his rationale for why he requested the mayor to step aside from public engagements.
Wait drags on for Rangiora after-hours clinic Wait drags on for Rangiora after-hours clinic Rangiora residents deserve to know when a new after-hours medical centre will finally be built, local MP Matt Doocey says.
Health workers needed in rural areas Health workers needed in rural areas Recruiting medical professions into rural areas remains a challenge, says a North Canterbury mayor.
Amberley’s growing pains: Is a bypass needed? Amberley’s growing pains: Is a bypass needed? Could Amberley be the next North Canterbury town to build a bypass?
Battle to find a place to live in coastal town Battle to find a place to live in coastal town A lack of rental accommodation has been blamed for limiting the growth of a coastal Southland town where holiday homes are king.
Canterbury bypass eyed as toll road Canterbury bypass eyed as toll road Motorists could be paying a toll to drive through a new bypass on State Highway 1 in Canterbury once it has been completed.
Bypass set to be a toll road Canterbury bypass set to be a toll road Motorists could be paying a toll to drive through a new bypass on State Highway 1 in Canterbury once it has been completed.
670ha solar farm could be fast-tracked 670ha solar farm could be fast-tracked The future of a large-scale solar farm in Canterbury may be decided using the proposed new fast-track legislation.
Household's recycling bin confiscated 'Extremely abusive' household's recycling bin confiscated The occupants of an Ashburton household are at the "extreme worst end of the scale" when it comes to breaking the rules around the kerbside recycling bins.
Residents call for sensible mining Residents call for sensible mining West Coast residents have questioned the need for specialised "minerals zones" in the proposed new district plan for the region.
Popular Southland hut gets makeover Popular Southland hut gets makeover A historic hut on the Southland section of Te Araroa Trail has received a new lease of life following significant repairs.
Principal expects 'amazing results' from new literacy approach Principal expects 'amazing results' from new literacy approach Students learning under structured literacy are already showing some promising results as they enter high school, a North Canterbury principal says.
Council considers charging for information requests Council considers charging for information requests A Canterbury council is considering charging for official information requests as it struggles to keep up with demand.
Plan to restore higher speed limit between Nelson, Blenheim Plan to restore higher speed limit between Nelson, Blenheim The main route between Nelson and Blenheim could soon be back to 100kmh under a proposal by the government to alter how speeds are set.
Plan to increase speed limit between Nelson, Blenheim Plan to increase speed limit between Nelson, Blenheim The main route between Nelson and Blenheim could soon be back to 100km/h under a proposal by the Government to alter how speeds are set.