Local Government Press Releases

Land planning and development can be a stressful time. For resource consents and all other aspects of the land development process, contact Cato Bolam, the development and planning experts.

Mango’s cloud-based compliance software increases productivity and customer satisfaction. Leading compliance software company, Mango, has been chosen by Waimakariri District Council to improve its building consent practices.

A private plan change that could see high-density residential developments on the Milford mall site has been re-notified for public submissions today.

Auckland City Council’s Hearing Committee agrees to time extensions through to October 2012 for the re-notification and hearings on the Milford Mall high density development plan.

QEII Recreation and Sport Centre’s fitness centre is moving to the Parklands Community Centre until a new permanent home can be found for it in the city’s eastern suburbs.

The boil water notice that was issued following the christchurch earthquake on June 13 2011 has now been lifted. Christchurch’s tap water is now safe to drink. Water from private bores and wells should still be boiled.

The membership of the Auckland Council’s Disability Leadership Group has been announced by the mayor, Len Brown. The group’s purpose is to represent interests of disability communities in relation to council strategies, policies, plans, and bylaws.

From 13 May 2011 parking in Wellington city can be conducted by mobile phone – getting rid of the need for cash, coins, cards or even parking meters and pay and display machines via a service called Phone2Park.

Relive the ’40s at our tribute concert to the servicemen and women of the First and Second World Wars – taking place on Anzac Day (Monday 25 April) at the Town Hall in Wellington.

Anzac Day is our day to honour those who fought in the 1915 battle of Gallipoli and all New Zealanders who have given their lives since, in defence of our country and our freedom. There are a number of services being held throughout Waikato district on Monday 25 April 2011:

The streets and venues of Wellington will be alive with a rich array of arts and entertainment during Rugby World Cup 2011 thanks to the Festival of Carnivale, launched this evening (Wednesday 13 April) by Wellington City Council.

From Wednesday 30 March, the new 140-litre wheelie bins for recycling paper, metals and plastics will start to be delivered to households in Wellington.

Traffic congestion has become an issue since the Christchurch Earthquake on February 22. A plan has been made to ease the traffic congestion and it will be put in place next week.

The Auckland Mayor has announced that condolence messages have been sent to Auckland Council’s Japanese sister cities in the wake of Friday’s destructive earthquake and tsunami. Auckland Council has relationships with Fukuoka, Shinagawa, Tomioka, Kakogawa, Utsunomiya, Furudono and Hara-mura.

Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown says she wants Stewart Duff Drive – which runs through Wellington Airport – to remain open to ‘through’ traffic.

Dunedin’s Mayor, Dave Cull is rallying to fight against street violence, by considering changes to laws around public drunkenness and banning repeat offenders.

Enterprise Lake Taupō, Taupō District Council and Occam Consulting are providing the opportunity for local companies interested in doing business with the Chinese, to attend a workshop to get ideas on how to create business opportunities in this swiftly developing country.

The Great Lake Taupō Cultural Festival; a two-day multi-cultural event at the Unison Amphitheatre this Waitangi weekend, will be a haven of delicious ethnic foods and locally produced wines according to organisers.

Taupō Motorsport Park in conjunction with Taupō District Council and Honda Riders Club of New Zealand (HRCNZ) is hosting a third discounted motorcycle skills training day on Saturday 5 February at Taupō Motorsport Park for intermediate riders, experienced riders who haven’t ridden for a while or those who completed earlier training days.

Orienteering Day in Bottle Lake Forest, Christchurch on Sunday 20 February 2011 has courses varying from beginners to adrenalin-pumping challenges. Starting time is between 10am and noon.