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Flush with potential: Shifting wastewater from sea to soil

Reuse plans could cut ocean discharge and help irrigate crops, sports grounds and industry across Nelson Tasman within two years.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 5 min read • Today

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 • Last week

Local Government

'Little bit grumpy': Rural residents shoulder water upgrade costs

Rural households in Tasman face higher bills as new national rules force long-delayed water upgrades to protect drinking safety.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 6 min read • Last month

Hutt City Council

Amalgamation ultimatum: Councils clash over their future

Ratepayers face sweeping council restructures as ministers weigh rival merger bids, with some regions set for government-imposed changes.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 8 min read • Last month

Productivity

The South Island's 10 plans for reshaping local government

Ratepayers could face a major shake-up by 2028, as officials assess ten South Island council reorganisation plans now on the government's desk.

By RNZ • 7 min read • Last month

Social Media

Sustainability On-Site

Builders could cut landfill and save money as a new industry-led guide makes waste reduction simpler on New Zealand job sites.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

HCLTech partners with Tasman District for digital upgrade

HCLTech will assist Tasman District Council in New Zealand with its Digital Innovation Programme to enhance online interactions for residents and staff.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024

Partner Programmes

Microsoft NZ Partner Awards winners announced

Each of the 10 winners demonstrated 'outstanding ways they are continuing to empower customers through clever use of Microsoft technology'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2020

Chorus

Broad range of local government awards finalists

Seventeen council projects have made the cut for LGNZ's Excellence Awards, highlighting work that is already improving services, the environment and jobs.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017