Wastewater pipe may run through wetland
Wastewater pipe may run through wetland
Bluff's wastewater looks set for a shake-up as an expiring consent looms for the existing system.
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Decision-making involvement lamented
Decision-making involvement lamented
Invercargill residents are unhappy with how their local council involves people in decision-making, according to a survey.
Tourists help spot 51 humpback whales
51 humpbacks spotted in Great Kaikōura Whale Count
Dozens of humpback whales were spotted by volunteers who gathered in Kaikōura for the annual whale count.
More changes afoot for council chambers
More changes afoot for council chambers
The Invercargill City Council’s temporary chambers are set for a spruce-up amid issues with sound and livestreaming.
‘Struggling’ councils to pay over $10m in GST
‘Struggling’ councils to pay over $10m in GST
West Coasters will be topping up government coffers by at least $10 million this year when they pay their council rates.
Bluff wastewater could travel via wetland
Bluff wastewater could travel via wetland
Bluff’s wastewater looks set for a shake-up as an expiring consent looms for the existing system.
Ashburton’s only public pool to shut in January
Ashburton’s only public pool to shut in January
The 50-year-old Hampstead School pool will be the only public swimming option in Ashburton for a month in the height of summer.
Flood defences boosted across Canterbury
Flood defences boosted across Canterbury
Canterbury is better prepared for extreme weather and rainfall three years on from devastating flooding, the regional council says.
Wharf jumping ‘birthright’ protected
'New Zealanders’ birthright': Wharf jumping rule changed after public outcry
People will still be able to jump off a popular South Island wharf after a proposed bylaw that unintentionally banned the practice was changed.
Area schools 'copping it from all directions'
Canterbury area school 'copping it from all directions' - principal
A rural Canterbury school principal has written to Education Minister Erica Stanford to ask whether she can slow down Government changes to the education sector.
Stressed staff, rising tension at Invercargill council
Stressed staff, rising tension at Invercargill council
Health and wellbeing issues have come to light at Invercargill City Council amid a request for additional funding.
Push to build multimillion-dollar arts centre
School aims to build multimillion-dollar arts centre 'sooner rather than later'
Rangiora High School is pressing on with plans to establish a multimillion-dollar performing arts centre for the community.
Decision on Amberley’s representation looms
Committee or board: What will represent the views of Amberley residents?
About 5000 people in Hurunui will soon learn if a proposed new community board will represent their views to the district council.
Invercargill 'struggling' without sign language interpreter
Invercargill 'struggling' without sign language interpreter
Invercargill’s deaf community has signalled a desperate need for a sign language interpreter, two years since the last person left the role.
District faces $15m road funding hole
Canterbury district facing $15m road funding hole
Council leaders feel short-changed by the Government as the Ashburton district deals with a $15 million hole in its roading budget.
Waterfront upgrade to include penguin 'safe zones'
Waterfront upgrade to include penguin 'safe zones'
When a major revamp of Kaikōura's waterfront starts, special attention will be paid to the little penguins that nest there.
Conflict of interest alleged in meeting
Conflict of interest alleged in meeting
Beleaguered West Coast regional councillor Allan Birchfield is calling for council chairman Peter Haddock to stand down from any involvement with the multimillion-dollar Franz Josef flood...
Appeal of dangerous label for dog that attacked child fails
Appeal of dangerous label for dog that attacked child fails
A dog that attacked a child and caused "horrific" injuries will continue to be considered dangerous despite his owner’s attempt to appeal the classification.
Owner of dog that attacked child fails in appeal
Owner of dog that attacked child fails in appeal
A dog that attacked a child and caused "horrific" injuries will continue to be considered dangerous despite his owner’s attempt to appeal the classification.
Local government reform discussed
Local government reform discussed
It has been the elephant in the room for months.