The current mayor of Hastings has put her hat in the ring for another three years in the job.
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst. File photo. Photo: RNZ / Tom Kitchin
Sandra Hazlehurst has been the city's mayor for the past five years.
She said there were new drinking water assets, new housing, newly restored buildings and a city centre that was being revitalised.
No one else has put their name forward yet to challenge her.
Nelson has the highest number of people cycling to work in New Zealand but sustainable transport advocates say ditching the car still is not a safe enough option for many.
The city council has agreed on a 9.8 percent average increase per property over the coming year.
Kaupapa Māori health providers in Te-Matau-a-Māui say whānau can now get immediate mental health support, instead of having to jump through hoops.
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