Mathew Nash
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post, known for his insightful coverage of local government issues. He has a diverse background in journalism, having previously contributed to outlets such as SunLive and RNZ, and he spent eight years as a football reporter in the UK. His recent work focuses on community issues and governance, exemplified by his reporting on the Rotorua Lakes Council's decision to bring city car parking services in-house.
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Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
No destruction for Rotorua dog that bit a child’s face in Tauranga
New Zealand· 2026-03-06
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua rugby league feud leaves clubhouse in limboNew Zealand· 2026-03-01
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua rubbish truck fire sparks lithium battery warningNew Zealand· 2026-02-26
Mathew Nash said he went to H&M Tauranga last week and when he came back the following day, the store was closed.
H&M closes Tauranga Crossing store after seven years, two tenants to replace itNew Zealand· 2026-01-17
Mathew Nash is a journalist at NZME, publisher of the Bay of Plenty Times, who reported on the sudden closure of the H&M store in Tauranga.
H&M closes Tauranga Crossing store after seven years, two tenants to replace itNew Zealand· 2026-01-17Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
$500k Rotorua mountain biking project takes Whakarewarewa Forest Loop fully off-roadNew Zealand· 2026-01-15
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua Lakes Council could offload night market, 10 potential locations consideredNew Zealand· 2026-01-13
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Bay of Plenty wallaby infestation: 2000 controlled this yearNew Zealand· 2025-12-26
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist who covered the story of Sandra Bristowe's rescue.
Rotorua council workers’ quick actions save great-grandmother’s life in ‘miracle’ garden rescueNew Zealand· 2025-12-21
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua council to replant high-risk city garden beds after surge in near-miss incidentsNew Zealand· 2025-12-11
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Concerns over Rotorua Night Market trial as stallholders report drop in salesNew Zealand· 2025-12-04
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua businesses back removal of dangerous central city treesNew Zealand· 2025-11-20
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
State Highway 30A Rotorua reopening as NZTA faces backlash for roadworks ‘gridlock’New Zealand· 2025-11-17
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua Lakes Council water plan approved but regional model debate continuesNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua pensioner housing residents unhappy with council’s new partnershipNew Zealand· 2025-10-01
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua needs its ‘mojo back’: Robert Lee’s mayoral campaign driven by transparency, rates, tourismNew Zealand· 2025-09-22
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Local elections: Haehaetu Barrett back in the race for Rotorua mayor after health scareNew Zealand· 2025-09-18
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Local elections 2025: Where Rotorua candidates stand on Māori wardsNew Zealand· 2025-09-07
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua: Okere Falls ‘rabbit plague’ raises confusion over pest controlNew Zealand· 2025-08-31
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua faces its first real test of AI in local politicsNew Zealand· 2025-08-24
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua Lakes Council calls for fair share of online gambling profitsNew Zealand· 2025-08-19
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua council and NZTA urge patience as new SH30 traffic lights bed inNew Zealand· 2025-08-19
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Fears grow for corroding Ōhau channel wall as Rotorua mayor demands actionNew Zealand· 2025-07-30
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua Council maintains pokie rules but warns of wider gambling issueNew Zealand· 2025-07-29
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua council lists elected member jobs on Seek: ‘Everyday legends’ wantedNew Zealand· 2025-07-29
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua benefits from internet fibre rolloutNew Zealand· 2025-07-28
Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua councillors debate wastewater discharge plansNew Zealand· 2025-07-23Mathew Nash is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua Lakes Council to bring city car parking services in-houseNew Zealand· 2025-07-09