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![The prominent Herne Bay residents opposing Watercare’s sewer plans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
The prominent Herne Bay residents opposing Watercare’s sewer plans
Business people, investors and many others cite reasons to stop sewer project proceeding.
![Letters: Shaw was the last real Green MP; Herne Bay sewerage stoush](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Letters: Shaw was the last real Green MP; Herne Bay sewerage stoush
OPINION: 'Chlöe Swarbrick would be far more effective if she switched across to Labour.'
![Parliament is back, water woes and scam calls | Focus Morning Bulletin January 30, 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Parliament is back, water woes and scam calls | Focus Morning Bulletin January 30, 2024
MPs are back with plenty on the to-do list, Wellington's water woes and ANZ’s latest scam warning for customers in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald
![Herne Bay row brews as residents take on Watercare over park closure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Herne Bay row brews as residents take on Watercare over park closure
Sewage spills on to beaches in NZ's wealthiest suburb but locals oppose losing a reserve.
![Scotties Boutique: What is it, who owns it and why does a dress cost $6995?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Scotties Boutique: What is it, who owns it and why does a dress cost $6995?
Green MP Golriz Ghahraman has been accused of shoplifting from an Auckland institution.
![$26m buyer reneges on third Auckland house deal: What the sellers did](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
$26m buyer reneges on third Auckland house deal: What the sellers did
First, he failed to settle North Shore properties. Then, he did the same in Herne Bay.
![Herne Bay Richlister's boatshed, tree works, pool plans prompt High Court action](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Herne Bay Richlister's boatshed, tree works, pool plans prompt High Court action
Waterfront tree tussle has competing property owners in court.
![Property Insider: What's happening with Herne Bay boatshed, Fletcher's plumbing problems](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Property Insider: What's happening with Herne Bay boatshed, Fletcher's plumbing problems
Will the owner of the $22 million waterfront mansion go ahead with the scheme?
![Billionaires add $24m Auckland home to mega property portfolio](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Billionaires add $24m Auckland home to mega property portfolio
Grounds alone are more than a third of a hectare, surrounded by mature pohutukawa.
![Richlister building new waterfront home at $17.5m Herne Bay property](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Richlister building new waterfront home at $17.5m Herne Bay property
The home he once owned across the street he sold to marina owners Simon and Paula Herbert.
![Powerful neighbours rally behind boatshed in front of $22m house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Powerful neighbours rally behind boatshed in front of $22m house
The Herne Bay mansion was once owned by the Sultan of Brunei.
![Two multimillionaires sell Auckland supermarket in $30m+ deal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Two multimillionaires sell Auckland supermarket in $30m+ deal
A new 10-year lease gives the buyer a long-term income stream from the Australasian giant.
![Locals oppose boatshed, ramp scheme for $22m Herne Bay home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Locals oppose boatshed, ramp scheme for $22m Herne Bay home
'Massive thing will dominate the wee public bay, its foreshore and the Herne Bay coast.'
!['Totally unacceptable': Pensioner's long fight against 43 per cent rate rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
'Totally unacceptable': Pensioner's long fight against 43 per cent rate rise
Roger Hawkins says council rates account for 18 per cent of his pension.
![How rich-lister gained consent to fell pōhutakawa at $34m clifftop mansion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
How rich-lister gained consent to fell pōhutakawa at $34m clifftop mansion
Council officer noted chasms and fissures around the cliff and an area close to the house.
![Rich-listers back down on extra chopper flights from Herne Bay home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Rich-listers back down on extra chopper flights from Herne Bay home
Auckland Council's rules on helicopters are a mess, says Don Mathieson.
![New $50m Herne Bay Countdown wins booze battle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
New $50m Herne Bay Countdown wins booze battle
Licensing committee critical of objectors, as two out of three fail to show at hearing.
![Herne Bay Countdown tries to muzzle alcohol sale opponents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Herne Bay Countdown tries to muzzle alcohol sale opponents
Booze battle muzzling bid: Inappropriate time and cost, lawyers say.
![Why new $50m supermarket in NZ's wealthiest suburb isn't selling alcohol](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Why new $50m supermarket in NZ's wealthiest suburb isn't selling alcohol
Staff told customers it might be 'a couple of weeks' before a liquor licence is granted.
![Ram raid in Herne Bay among overnight burglaries spree](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Ram raid in Herne Bay among overnight burglaries spree
The incident was among a number of burglaries police attended overnight.
![Inside new $50m supermarket opening in NZ's wealthiest suburb](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Inside new $50m supermarket opening in NZ's wealthiest suburb
New store features discounted Dom Perignon and polished concrete floors.