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
New ZealandFarmers, environmentalists differ over draft emission reduction planGisborne council says the draft Emission Reduction Plan is too vague.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Slippery slope to mediocrity’: Mayors hit back after PM demands focus on basicsLuxon has called for councils to 'rein in the fantasies' and manage spending.22 Aug 06:02 AM
New Zealand‘We’re not KPIs’: Pasifika and Māori hit back at PM’s speechChristopher Luxon delivered a clear-cut message for councils.22 Aug 05:48 AM
New Zealand‘We pulled out all the stops’: Rampant power costs crush hope for Ruapehu millsChief executive Mike Ryan said rapidly increasing energy prices were unsustainable.21 Aug 09:53 PM
New ZealandCouncillor not sure 'lavish' bus shelters with living roofs would be approved today, minister calls the shelters 'crazy'A Paraparaumu Community Board member called it 'gold plated'.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPower to the people: Initiative aimed at reducing region's electricity pricesTairāwhiti leaders plan locally owned renewable grids to combat soaring electricity bills21 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand$164 million Cameron Rd upgrade fails to secure NZTA fundingFunding for the $164m Cameron Rd project in Tauranga has been declined by NZTA.21 Aug 06:35 AM
New Zealand'Stuff off you pathetic little troll': Nicola Willis hits back at abuse, threatsThere is fear a normalised 'toxic environment' will impact female representation.21 Aug 06:19 AM
New Zealand'Punitive': Congestion fees would punish struggling families - councillorA Rotorua councillor says the solution to traffic gridlock is something else entirely.20 Aug 07:04 PM
Kahu'Do the right thing': Northland Māori leader calls on PM to ‘sack’ Act from coalitionPita Tipene said the Kaipara meeting felt unsafe at times.20 Aug 06:30 PM
New Zealand‘Bombshell’: Devastation as mills announce permanent closureRuapehu mayor Weston Kirton says he is deeply concerned for local communities.20 Aug 08:44 AM
New Zealand'Locked out': Pipeline protestors met with cameras, fencingA protestor says they are occupying their own land and have no plans to stop.19 Aug 08:42 PM
New ZealandMatanuku Mahuika steps down as Eastland Group chairman after five-year tenureMahuika ends five-year tenure as chairman of Eastland Group.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No democracy, no rates': Tauranga resident's rates revoltA Tauranga woman has been locked in a row with the council over unpaid rates.16 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil yet to establish origins of asbestos at Taupō landfillThe council says it is too early to tell how many customers are affected.16 Aug 03:53 AM
KahuKaipara ratepayers face $25k bill after Māori ward abolishedThe review is required under new government legislation.15 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandInnovative digital platform funds native planting and pest control on East CoastThe East Coast Exchange has hit a funding milestone for nature work.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity housing provider sought to take on pensioner flatsIt hopes it will lead to better outcomes for its tenants.14 Aug 08:33 PM
New ZealandProtecting paradise: The fresh push to stop rubbish being dumped on a sacred maungaKiri Danielle has cleaned up rubbish dumped on the mountain over the past 12 years.12 Aug 03:03 AM
New ZealandGisborne councillors confused over stricter local alcohol policyCouncillors confused over revised alcohol policy; thought it was to relax, not restrict09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsbestos found in landfill used to recycle concreteConcrete recycling at the site has been put on hold. The landfill remains open.09 Aug 06:07 AM
New ZealandMayor says Govt water plan ‘significant step forward’Mahé Drysdale weighs in on the Government's new water plans.09 Aug 05:07 AM
New ZealandIwi group gets $30,000 to help with wallaby eradication workThe group is made up of seven iwi wanting to rid their whenua of the pest.09 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandLake Rotokākahi protest: Council injunction bid fails - for nowThe decision came with a 'word of warning' to protesters.08 Aug 05:27 PM
New ZealandGisborne councillors vote to keep Māori wards, binding poll next yearMāori make up 56% of Gisborne but are historically underrepresented in local government.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSex toys and dirty nappies among things some try to recycleBut the biggest headache for the council’s waste team isn’t the downright dirty.08 Aug 07:39 AM
