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Ministry of Education’s school attendance targets are 'unrealistic', school principals say
Politicians have been promising to fix declining school attendance rates.
Ex-Māori Affairs Minister Dover Samuels praises impact of North's Māori wards
Māori ward representation is 'shaping up positively,' Samuels says.
7th Ave roadworks: 'Why are we the sacrificial lamb?'
"If they block in front of us as well, maybe I need to shut the shop.”
Council: Whangārei Civic Centre safe for staff to move in
The WDC says the discovery of toxic black mould has not delayed about 500 staff moving in.
Tiny home owner faces prospect of seeing it taken away
When Pete started building his tiny home he had no idea he was doing anything illegal.
'Forever chemicals': Kaipara waste-to-energy plant plans slated as bad for environment
Kaipara's plans for waste-to-energy plant a bad idea, say environmentalists.
Last two meetings about extending Kensington rescue heli base lease coming up
Whangārei council to hold last two meetings over rescue chopper base in Kensington.
Emerging wilding kiwifruit on West Coast
At this stage, kiwifruit is not listed in the council's pest management plan.
Councillor’s comments about council-Māori relationships described as 'mischievous'
Murray-Benge raised her concerns about how the council was using the word ‘prioritise’.
Gisborne bar granted permission to open near kura
The bar will open near the school despite strong opposition at a recent hearing.
Kaipara's waste to energy push backed by other Mayors
The major new infrastructure would incinerate Northland and Auckland councils’ waste.
What should happen to iconic museum? Public get a say in multimillion-dollar question
Council to test public support for $81.4m restoration or alternatives.
Whangārei Civic Centre update: Lab results show toxic black mould no longer present
Toxic black mould in Whangārei Civic Centre no danger to workers, the council says.
6.6 per cent rate increase part of Horizons Regional Council's long-term plan
'Council are aware that any rate increase is not ideal.'
Auckland measles cases should be a warning, expert says
'You only get immunity to it through vaccination, or if you’ve previously contracted it.'
Council slams Govt for lack of action on invasive marine pest
There are fears not enough's being done to prevent invasive seaweed arriving in Northland.
‘It’s mana enhancing’: Council backs calls for more Māori art despite ‘artistic freedom’ opposition
Changed rules may see more Māori sculptures in New Plymouth
Four options: Public may soon have a say on future of iconic Rotorua museum
The heritage building has been closed for seven years.
'There will be funding': CAB facing $40k council cut told 'no way' it will fail
The organisation is at the top of the priority list, says a Rotorua Trust member.
Ex-Blues player supports call for rheumatic heart disease screening
The condition nearly killed Matt Johnson when he was 13.
More injuries feared as wait for removal of trees drags on
The saga over the trees went public last year after fed-up residents hit the headlines.
Turning 'paradise' into a 'parking lot': Emotions high as $220.2m stadium debated
'Can't let things get in the way of progress... This represents a really good opportunity'
Māori appointments fill South Taranaki gaps
This term is the first time STDC has included Māori wards
Auckland Council approves $2.3b Drury plan, expects rural town to grow to size of Napier
Threat of legal action still hangs over the council’s proposal.
Whangārei District Councillor Jayne Golightly apologises for breaching council confidentiality
Jayne Golightly apologises to fellow Whangārei councillors, public over conduct breach
Three Waters: Nelson loses $15m of government funding
The Government has withdrawn funding for Nelson as part of the changes to Three Waters.
Doubled parking fees, more paid parks and pricier pool admission proposed
The draft Annual Plan proposes a number of fees increases in the city.
Public to have say as rescue chopper shift delayed
Series of meetings to discuss Northland Rescue Helicopter base lease extension.
Petition launched over proposed changes to medicine law
A woman living with terminal lung cancer continues to fight against proposed changes.
Northland Rescue helicopter base shift could take 'another year or two'
Some residents are unhappy with news the lease has been extended.
Whangārei councillor to apologise for breaching code of conduct
Whangārei councillor to make public apology for revealing confidential information.
Councils to lose millions in 'better off' funding
City council gets almost $36m less while the district council will receive almost $16m.