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Another govt IT project failure
Yet another Government IT project has gone off the rails with a new DoC land management system costing taxpayers millions in budget overruns.
How the property data was discovered
The Herald's research into politicians' property holdings for this week's three-part series is the biggest data journalism project in New Zealand.
Two official options for NZ island names
It has taken several years and cost at least $10,000 for the North and South Islands to officially be named what we've been calling them for decades.
Most Kiwis want islands' names to stay
The majority of New Zealanders want the names for the country's two main islands to remain the same, the results of a public consultation reveal.
Island names: 'Big Ted' and 'Little Ted'?
Kiwis have offered up a range of alternative names for the North and South islands - some serious and some not so serious.
Redneck fears over naming move
Cultural commentators hope for a reasoned debate on a move to recognise alternative names for the North and South Islands - but one says it's likely to bring out rednecks.
Maori names for NZ islands put forward
The country's two main islands could soon also be officially known as Te Ika-a-Maui and Te Waipounamu.
Public to get say on Hillary Ridge
NZers can now have their say on whether the South Ridge of Aoraki Mount Cook should be renamed as 'Hillary Ridge'. The Geographic Board today opened a three month-public consultation.
Property title transfer system 'safer than paper'
New Zealand's property title transfer system is secure and changes have improved it, a Government official says.