Northland Regional Council is to invest $300,000 for the development of a business case for the remediation of the Hokianga Harbour. Council chairwoman Tui Shortland says the business case would estimate the cost and benefits of restoring the harbour, which the council acknowledges is of deep significance to mana whenua and the local community.
Electoral roll change cut-off date approaching
Time is running out for Māori voters in Te Tai Tokerau to choose whether to be on the Māori roll or the general roll for this year’s general election. Voters of Māori descent choose a roll when they first enrol to vote but can change at any time other than in the three months before an election. Māori wanting to change rolls before the 2023 general election must do so by midnight July 13. People can enrol, update their address and change rolls online at vote.nz or call 0800 36 76 56.
Murder accused appears in court for assault
A man who is facing a murder charge in relation to the death of Shayden Perkinson at Gull service stations has appeared in court on an assault charge on another complainant. Bronson Manuel, 29, of Raumanga appeared in the Whangārei District Court via audio-visual link from prison for an alleged assault that occurred in Whangārei on November 15, 2022. Manuel was represented by lawyer Julie Young and did not enter a plea to his latest charge. He will reappear on July 3.
