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New furniture disposal policy follows Wellington mayoral desk paper leak

RNZ 24 Feb 2026
It formed part of a to‑do list for implementing a review's recommendations, the council said in papers to Wednesday's Audit and Risk Committee ... Local Democracy Reporting (LDR) is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air ....
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‘Shuffled out of sight’: Whanganui councillor condemns move-on powers

RNZ 24 Feb 2026
A Whanganui district councillor says he is concerned about the breadth of powers police will have under the government's proposed move-on orders ... "It will grow social fragmentation." ... * LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air ....
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Contactless cards coming to Canterbury buses

RNZ 24 Feb 2026
Pensioners can continue presenting their SuperGold card to ride on Environment Canterbury's (ECan) buses for now - but change is coming ... For more information go to the Metro website. LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air ....
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Work starts on first Ngāmotu marae for two centuries

RNZ 24 Feb 2026
Building the first marae in Ngāmotu New Plymouth for 194 years has begun with a dawn turning-of-whenua by Ngāti Te Whiti ... The planned wharenui has been paused until full funding is secured ... - LDR is local body reporting funded by RNZ and NZ on Air ....
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Seven albatrosses among scores of sea birds grounded by last week’s storm

RNZ 24 Feb 2026
Seven albatrosses, blown off course by last week's storm, are among scores of sea birds being helped by two lower North Island bird hospitals ... "She arrived last Friday," Jolly said ... Rose said ... LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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Manurewa charity requests $30,000 to keep Pacific seniors monthly gatherings running

RNZ 22 Feb 2026
Up to 150 elders in South Auckland rely each month on a shared meal, music, and company at a Manurewa community hall ... "Many face isolation, financial hardship or health challenges ... LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air ....
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‘If the stars align, boom!’: Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa bets on green energy

RNZ 20 Feb 2026
The venture signals a deliberate move beyond traditional primary sector investments into large-scale clean energy infrastructure ... "We're five years deep in this," Huwyler said ... "Totally ... LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air ....
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Metlink fares to rise by 3.1 percent, off-peak discount drops again

RNZ 20 Feb 2026
It will be more expensive to travel on Wellington's public transport later this year ... Both dates are yet to be confirmed ... Those paying contactless are charged an extra 1.5 percent card fee ... LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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HPBOSE LDR exam 2026: 97 applications rejected; list released on official website

The Times of India 19 Feb 2026
HPBOSE LDR exam 2026. The Himachal Pradesh School Education Board (HPBOSE) has rejected 97 applications for the Limited Direct Recruitment (LDR) examination, which is scheduled to be held on February ...
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Budget blowout for new Rangiora road

RNZ 19 Feb 2026
The cost of a long-awaited North Canterbury road has almost doubled, meaning ratepayers face footing a bigger bill ... That leaves the council to contribute $17m, which would be loan funded ... - LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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'Full circle': No housing for Parau Farms as city reverts to sports field plan

RNZ 19 Feb 2026
By Ayla Yeoman, LDR. Tauranga City Council is abandoning plans for housing on land it bought in Bethlehem 25 years ago ... a major sport and recreation hub ... Two concept plans have been developed ... LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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Problematic Porirua landfill could close in less than five years

RNZ 18 Feb 2026
By Justin Wong, LDR. Spicer Landfill in the north of Wellington could be shut down in less than five years' time when its resource consent expires ... The four-week consultation begins next week ... LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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Neighbourhood feud in Wellington over yellow lines

RNZ 17 Feb 2026
By Justin Wong, Local Democracy Reporter ... Just days before the meeting, police were called to a dispute on the street where one person was allegedly assaulted ... LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air ....
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