Katie Townshend is a Senior Reporter at Stuff. She covers a diverse range of topics, focusing on health and wellness, regional interest, and world news, with particular attention to healthcare systems and construction. Katie's work has been featured in prominent outlets including Stuff, RNZ, The Post, and The Press.
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Nelson, New Zealand (Local)
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Katie Townshend's coverage focuses primarily on local government and politics, with a significant emphasis on reporting government announcements and citing data. Given her geographic focus in Nelson, New Zealand, she would likely be interested in pitches related to the local government decisions and policies affecting the area.
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Nelson ratepayers can expect a 6.5% rates increase in 2025-26, after the city council agreed to go ahead with its annual plan process without consultation.
The face of Nelson-Tasman is changing, and it's getting older. Latest census data shows Tasman has the fastest ageing population in the country, and Nelson isn't far behind in fourth place.
As a speaker blasts out the Bee Gees' Stayin' Alive, a group at Richmond's Olive Estate are twisting and turning on chairs.
In the second part of the Silver Linings series about the region's ageing population, Katie Townshend explores the health implications.
Nelson City Council was warned it was unlikely to receive government funding for the new bus hub at Millers Acre.
They came quietly. A steady stream of people with bowed heads, many wiping away tears, and bearing flowers to lay at the base of a pole where the flag flew at half mast outside Nelson Police Station.
Nelson City Council has netted more than $7000 in fines since introducing a new rule banning people from parking on berms.
The number of visitors to Nelson's heritage buildings is continue to grow - but that's no surprise to the volunteers helping keep the attractions running.
Nelson needs “the right level of investment and commitment” to address persistent structural challenges, local MP Rachel Boyack says.
From Shakespeare, to comedic accordion, to a true tale of a psychotic episode — the Nelson Fringe Festival programme has something for everyone.
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