New Zealand‘Kick in the guts’: Rates bill shock for commercial property owner'In one year? What are they thinking?'05 Sep 04:55 AM
New ZealandFarming leader concerned over land and water changesChanges include take & use of water, wetland construction & agricultural intensification.04 Sep 10:09 PM
New ZealandGisborne's DrainWise programme hailed a success by mayorGisborne's DrainWise scheme hailed for boosting sewage system capacity during wet weather.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMāori ward to stay: Referendum to decide its future in 2028, 2031 electionsA referendum will now be held alongside the 2025 local government election.04 Sep 04:42 AM
New ZealandGisborne school denies breaching resource consent for five yearsGisborne school seems to have breached consent by operating classes on ground floor.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAT board ignores wishes of Mayor Wayne Brown and hands CEO large salary and bonus schemeThe AT board also ignored Brown's wish for a contested recruitment process.03 Sep 04:38 AM
New Zealand‘Paddling the waka together’ – Western Bay votes to keep its Māori ward'We're just getting kicked left, right and centre just for trying to be a Māori.'02 Sep 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGetting a rates remission should not be such a burden: Linda HallOPINION: The task is on ratepayers' backs, and it shouldn't be.01 Sep 12:51 AM
New Zealand'Ghost dog': Owner who fought $300 fine questions city's canine dataIt comes as the council spends $30k chasing owners of unregistered dogs.31 Aug 07:01 AM
New Zealand‘I’m stuck’: Hope fades in a community of ‘valueless’ homes'Nobody would buy it... the threat is right there and nothing has been fixed.'31 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandTidal lane touted for Turret Rd but is too late?Tauranga City Council is seeking funding for the $82m 15th Ave to Welcome Bay project30 Aug 05:02 PM
New ZealandSocial media fuelling division: District councillorOnline abuse rising in NZ but interactions mainly positive for Gisborne councillors.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful, gentle soul': Rotorua acknowledges death of Kiingi TūheitiaA long-time friend shares his sadness at the news of the king's death.30 Aug 03:39 AM
New ZealandIconic butcher shop famed for secret sausage recipe faces demolition'His sausages were sold all over New Zealand and people even took them overseas.'29 Aug 04:02 PM
New ZealandCanterbury ice rink mulls helmet rules after fatal fallVictor Schikker, 67, died earlier this month after he fell at Staveley ice rink.29 Aug 03:35 AM
New ZealandWaipā welcomes new chief executive Stephanie O'Sullivan amid major council decisionsIt's been a busy start to the job for the new Waipa District Council CEO.29 Aug 03:11 AM
Letters to the EditorOpinion: Gisborne letters on wastewater fix, damaged road, beneficiary controlOPINION: Our readers write in on a range of issues, including free speech.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Shallow politics in PM's council spending rebukeOPINION: 'We have no idea what the Government believes are council luxuries.'28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor's message to keyboard warriors: Come for a cuppaThe Gisborne Mayor commends Nicola Willis' call to challenge online trolls and abuse.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'The heart of Māoridom': Rotorua decides on Māori wardsAbout 60 people came to hear what the decision would be.28 Aug 07:03 AM
New Zealand'Blue highway': Tauranga ferry service still on the cardsA ferry service between Mount Maunganui and Tauranga could be on the way in 2025.28 Aug 05:46 AM
New ZealandDecision on Auckland’s fortnightly rubbish collection coming soonAuckland Council has proposed to move the weekly bin collection to fortnightly.28 Aug 03:49 AM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters on ward decision, forestry prosecutions, costs of greeneryOPINION: Readers write on Māori wards, forestry prosecution costs, green energy issues.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne's disaster response earns praise and awards at Local Government NZ eventGisborne's mayor celebrates awards, reflects on the region's frequent severe storms.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sleeping with the fishes': New boat ramp fees cannedHow much the council collected in two months - and what will be refunded.27 Aug 07:07 AM
KahuNorthland Regional Council keeps Māori seats but pushes back against pollingNorthland Regional Council pushes back against polling27 Aug 05:36 AM
New Zealand'Hard one to control': Illegal wood chopping along Marlborough riverFirewood is believed to be the main motivator for the rise in wood chopping.27 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandFluoride debate: Tauranga seeks extension to deadlineThere was standing room only inside the council chambers.26 Aug 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Another Ihumātao': 100 attend hīkoi against sewerage pipelineA group leader believes so long as iwi are on their land, work nearby cannot begin.26 Aug 04:49 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Luxon's stark message for councils to rein in spending comes at the right timeOPINION: The PM didn't mince his words when telling councils to watch their spending.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne council wins legal battles, but who pays the fines?Environmentalists question if forestry companies or insurance pays penalties.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga City Council to consider fluoridation directiveTauranga’s new council must decide if work to fluoridate the city’s water should continue.23 Aug 07:54 AM
New Zealand'Good shot': Could this region get the first Govt deal?Neighbouring councils are 'ready to go' on a proposal.23 Aug 02:34 AM
New ZealandLimited engagement with iwi on Three Waters replacement - officials'The Government intends to engage with iwi/Māori and report back in late 2024.'22 Aug 05:00 PM
