New Zealand'Horrendous noise': Hunt neighbour '100% sick of' hounds howling at 2am'I don’t want to be a grumpy neighbour, I don’t begrudge anyone their sport.'17 Sep 05:49 PM
New ZealandLIGHTS OUT: District council addresses faulty LEDs impacting urban street light networkCouncil pursuing a warranty claim with original hardware supplier16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaimea Dam cost continues to inch upThe total cost has climbed to $207.5 million but more are still approaching.15 Sep 11:05 PM
New Zealand'We will carry on': Boss at country's busiest CAB determined to keep doors openFunding has been slashed by thousands of dollars.15 Sep 09:05 PM
New ZealandCouncillors approve lease for Gisborne multisports hub developmentGisborne's Victoria Sport and Recreation Hub moves closer to reality with lease approval.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Devastated’: Tauranga ferry proposal shelvedThe regional council declines a bid for money to help pay for Mount to Tauranga service.13 Sep 07:30 AM
New ZealandResearch centre questioned again over where it puts fundingThe Marlborough Research Centre put $20,000 into New Zealand Dryland Forests.13 Sep 03:50 AM
New Zealand'Serious concerns' over potential motel conversions for housing in RotoruaRotorua's mayor is worried motels could be turned into housing.13 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand'We are not against Māori wards': PM emphasises principle of local democracy in debatePM speaks on Māori wards, healthcare, forestry while visiting Gisborne.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandForestry sector's claims of council inexperience disputed by local environmentalistsEnvironmentalists say forestry industry needs to look at its own failings.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor braces for more anti-Māori rhetoricToni Boynton believes rhetoric will increase as Māori ward referendum approaches.10 Sep 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCost to hold Māori ward referendums revealed for 12 councilsOfficials have criticised the additional cost as "significant" and a "waste of money".10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury farmer joins push for council shake-upAllan Andrews wants Ashburton Council to leave Canterbury’s regional council.10 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandBrown says councils must respect ratepayer money'Finding savings isn’t a one-off exercise,' the Local Government Minister says.09 Sep 03:36 AM
New ZealandWellington mosque wanting to broadcast call to prayer three times a yearOne broadcast would be on the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks.09 Sep 02:24 AM
New Zealand'Our children are not skittles': The roundabout with 50 crashes in five yearsThe Clendon community wants Auckland council to rethink safety measures for the area.09 Sep 12:28 AM
New ZealandEnvironmentalists and farmers question Govt proposals on forestry rulesForestry Minister cites 'unworkable regulatory burden' as a reason for proposed changes.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti councillors divided on freshwater planningGisborne councillors ponder whether to wait for national guidance on freshwater planning.06 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuFar North council sticks with Māori ward, but challenges polling requirementThe Far North District Council is the last of 45 to decide on its Māori ward.06 Sep 06:08 AM
New Zealand'Eyesore": Graffiti attacks triple - costing ratepayers $100k'Our public spaces are meant for everyone to enjoy, and vandalism ... ruins this.'06 Sep 06:05 AM
New ZealandCity with 'best water' looks at how best to deliver itNew laws mean councils need to review how best to provide water services.06 Sep 01:02 AM
New Zealand'Accident waiting to happen': Concern over dog attacks on vineyard sheepSheep are often left to roam free in vineyards to help keep the grass and weeds down.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand$1.9b for transport: Where it will be spent in Bay of PlentyCash boost part of $32.9b National Land Transport Programme for 2024-2027.05 Sep 05:00 AM
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
