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Rakaia's new water meters struggle with wi-fi reception
Internet of Things

Rakaia's new water meters struggle with wi-fi reception

About a quarter of the Rakaia rollout cannot yet report readings, leaving Ashburton District Council unable to rely on the system for wider use.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • Yesterday
Exclusive: Are patchy gov responses to climate change enough?
Disaster Recovery

Exclusive: Are patchy gov responses to climate change enough?

Climate risks are already costing New Zealand billions a year as the government faces renewed criticism for its patchy adaptation plan.

By Mike Bishara • 8 min read • 2 days ago
'Tenacity' pays off in community's battle against gravel trucks
Riverbed

'Tenacity' pays off in community's battle against gravel trucks

Residents of Clarkville have won a safer route after heavy trucks were barred from Baynons Road, easing dust and safety fears.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Waikato mayors come out swinging at Government's rates cap
Public Sector

Waikato mayors come out swinging at Government's rates cap

Waikato councils say a 4% rates cap will squeeze funding for water and wastewater, as mayors accuse ministers of hypocrisy.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Gisborne bus patronage falls 16% as public transport network faces changes
Local Government

Gisborne bus patronage falls 16% as public transport network faces changes

Passenger losses have prompted a review of Gisborne's routes, stops and school services after bus use fell 16% in six months.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • 2 days ago
'Defensible but unpalatable': Road rate aims to put repair costs on higher users
Taxation

'Defensible but unpalatable': Road rate aims to put repair costs on higher users

Forestry and dairy operators could face steep bills under a Carterton council plan to shift more roading repair costs onto heavy users.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Far North dog control crackdown sees workload surge
Northland

Far North dog control crackdown sees workload surge

Council enforcement against unregistered owners drove infringements up more than threefold, as dog control complaints and call-outs nearly doubled.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Grundfos completes Metasphere rebrand in Australia
Smart Cities

Grundfos completes Metasphere rebrand in Australia

Australian councils will keep the same support as the move folds Metasphere telemetry and analytics into Grundfos' water utility business.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Central Coast Council adopts Adobe tools in digital overhaul
Software-as-a-Service

Central Coast Council adopts Adobe tools in digital overhaul

Paper-heavy approvals and resident services should speed up as the council phases in Adobe software to cut delays, errors and privacy risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Tasman council's rivers team 'under-resourced'
Public Sector

Tasman council's rivers team 'under-resourced'

Benchmarking shows Tasman's rivers team is half the size of some peers, despite flood-hit communities pressing for stronger protection.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Rates cap will put squeeze on community groups, facilities - Marlborough deputy mayor
National Party

Rates cap will put squeeze on community groups, facilities - Marlborough deputy mayor

Funding for sports facilities and community grants could be cut as Marlborough council tries to stay within a 4% rates cap.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Heavy traffic dilemma: Gisborne council investigates rerouting trucks
Supply Chain

Heavy traffic dilemma: Gisborne council investigates rerouting trucks

Funding sought for traffic modelling could decide whether heavy goods vehicles are diverted off Gisborne streets, easing pressure on deteriorating roads.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Car parks could go for upgrade of 'disaster' Nelson cycleway
Climate change

Car parks could go for upgrade of 'disaster' Nelson cycleway

Public pressure is building for changes to Nelson's St Vincent Street cycleway, as the council weighs parking removals after 12 crashes since 2014.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Rotorua Airport's 20-year business park plan might finally take off
Local Government

Rotorua Airport's 20-year business park plan might finally take off

Approvals for earthworks on 5.65 hectares could unlock a 20-year airport business park plan, with new jobs and flood safeguards in Rotorua.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Revised Westport flood protection project to cost $40 million
Disaster Recovery

Revised Westport flood protection project to cost $40 million

Ratepayers in Westport may face higher bills as the flood protection scheme's cost blowout prompts a fresh consultation on a revised design.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • 4 days ago
'Pull the plug': Government reforms could halt new Hawke's Bay water rules
Climate change

'Pull the plug': Government reforms could halt new Hawke's Bay water rules

Farmers may dodge tighter water limits as Hawke's Bay councillors weigh shelving the Tank plan amid government reforms.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Horizons calls halt to 11 iwi partnership processes ahead of RMA repeal
Māori

Horizons calls halt to 11 iwi partnership processes ahead of RMA repeal

Council officers say the scrapped agreements will save little time, but leave 14 iwi entities facing uncertainty over future participation rights.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Workday joins New Zealand government digital marketplace
Software-as-a-Service

Workday joins New Zealand government digital marketplace

Eligible New Zealand agencies can now buy Workday software through a pre-vetted channel, potentially speeding procurement and reducing risk.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago