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Christchurch's Mayor anticipates keeping rates down, will likely be the city's biggest challenge this year

5 January 2025

Christchurch's Mayor anticipates keeping rates down, will likely be the city's biggest challenge this year

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Christchurch's Mayor is looking to the year ahead, in which he faces a battle for re-election
	5 Jan 2025: Christchurch's Mayor is looking to the year ahead, in which he faces a battle for re-election... more

MP for Nelson Rachel Boyack and Nelson Mayor Nick Smith are dropping flowers off at the Nelson Police Station in honour of Lyn
	1 Jan 2025: MP for Nelson Rachel Boyack and Nelson Mayor Nick Smith are dropping flowers off at the Nelson Police Station in honour of Lyn... more

The Marlborough District Council's recommending people keep clear of waterways and take care on the roads
	30 Dec 2024: The Marlborough District Council's recommending people keep clear of waterways and take care on the roads... more

The Hawke's Bay Regional Council says staff are monitoring weather conditions and are prepared to take action, if needed
	26 Dec 2024: The Hawke's Bay Regional Council says staff are monitoring weather conditions and are prepared to take action, if needed... more

Holiday greetings from Christchurch's Mayor, to those in the Garden City
	25 Dec 2024: Holiday greetings from Christchurch's Mayor, to those in the Garden City... more

Unity and progress are on the Wellington mayor's Christmas wish-list after what she's calling a difficult year
	25 Dec 2024: Unity and progress are on the Wellington mayor's Christmas wish-list after what she's calling a difficult year... more

The Local Government Minister's being urged to reform the sector - to give mayors more power
	15 Dec 2024: The Local Government Minister's being urged to reform the sector - to give mayors more power... more

An increase in Greater Christchurch bus fares has been confirmed by the regional council
	12 Dec 2024: An increase in Greater Christchurch bus fares has been confirmed by the regional council... more

Christchurch's Mayor says safety was the priority, in decisions over the contentious Church Corner intersection
	5 Dec 2024: Christchurch's Mayor says safety was the priority, in decisions over the contentious Church Corner intersection... more

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A second body has been recovered from the Waikato River - believed to be a 25-year-old swept downstream on Saturday 11:47

Entertainment:
Ella Hunt has married her longtime partner Thomas Bartlett 11:23

National:
Bob Weir: the Grateful Dead co-founder reinvented rhythm guitar and the art of the jam 11:17

Cricket:
Alyssa Healy, the captain of the Australian women's cricket team, will retire in March after the series with India 11:07

Law and Order:
Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka is returning to the PGA Tour after four years away 11:07

Entertainment:
Sarah Michelle Gellar stepped away from acting because she felt "directionless" after Robin Williams' death 10:53

Environment:
A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system 10:47

Politics:
Why are people protesting in Iran? Mass anti-government demonstrations continue 10:37

Motoring:
Yes, those big touchscreens in cars are dangerous and buttons are coming back 10:37

National:
Venezuela’s leader may be gone, but his regime remains – with a new chief in Washington 10:27

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