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
New ZealandFailed transport hub: Tauranga council appeals High Court decision over costsThe council awaits trial in bid to recoup millions of dollars on site it sold for $1.08 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Resurrecting an old practice': Locals petition for natural burial siteNearly 400 people want the option in Rotorua.07 Aug 11:04 PM
New Zealand'That's 500 kilograms of muscle': Roaming stallions pose safety risk“Stallions will rip through fences and ropes and everything else to get what they want."07 Aug 10:17 PM
New ZealandGisborne CBD eyesores: Mayor seeks new rules for building upkeepGisborne's mayor urges Govt for stronger laws to tackle derelict buildings in CBDs.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato council plans ranked for user-friendlinessOPINION: The wording and structure of plans can hinder making local democracy accessible.06 Aug 11:56 PM
New ZealandKaipara District Council votes to disestablish Māori wardMayor Craig Jepson said he was elated at the decision.06 Aug 10:31 PM
New ZealandCouncillor-turned-MP on salary donations and hate mailJamie Arbuckle says he received 'a lot of phone calls from a lot of charities'.06 Aug 08:34 AM
KahuMāori leader calls for Kaipara mayor’s resignation over Māori ward moveDame Naida Glavish says push to scrap Māori ward is unacceptable.05 Aug 11:12 PM
New ZealandCouncil officers recommend using debt to fund raised pedestrian crossingsNZTA advised the council it would not fund "raised safety platforms".05 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Frustrated': Council to decide if public votes on Māori wardIf they don't agree to hold a referendum, the ward must be abolished.04 Aug 12:06 AM
New ZealandGisborne council staff report abuse at Grey St protestCouncil chief executive posts on incident, police investigating02 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuKaipara council poised to become first to can Māori wardMayor Craig Jepson said he would be voting to remove the ward.02 Aug 05:04 AM
New ZealandCouncillors push for immediate start of Grey St trialGrey St Trial in Gisborne delayed; awaits AI camera approval.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Frustrated and ashamed': Mayor faces backlash for 'shut down' in meetingThe councillor involved in the exchange is New Zealand's longest-serving.01 Aug 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCouncils urged to control spending as Kiwis face big rates increasesHow profligate are councils really?31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne's property buyouts lead to unexpected financial lossLikely to be cheaper to demolish houses in many cases: GDC chief executive.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton byelection has voter turnout of less than 6%The byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki.31 Jul 02:53 AM
New ZealandBen McCann withdraws bar licence amid legal battles in GisborneMcCann withdraws liquor licence after costly appeal delays.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Limiting': Few options for council with new Māori wards as bill passes'I look at this with disdain to be honest,' Māori ward councillor says.30 Jul 07:03 AM
New ZealandOnly re-elected member of sacked council pleased to 'keep championing the cause'The Pāpāmoa ward councillor is the only one from the 2019 council to be re-elected.29 Jul 05:01 AM
New ZealandToo full to take the bait? Rabbit cull delayed amid food boom'There is a lot of feed around at the moment and the weather is warmer than anticipated.'28 Jul 10:27 PM
New Zealand'Our job is to engage': Drysdale disappointed at Tauranga turnoutOnly 38.7% of voters cast a ballot in Tauranga's first council election for five years.26 Jul 02:03 AM
New Zealand'We’re not here to censor them': Council adds public forums for first timeSpeakers will have to stick to rules, however.26 Jul 01:44 AM
New Zealand'Finally at peace': New home at last for mum and six childrenNine Gisborne families celebrate moving into new Kāinga Ora homes.25 Jul 10:06 PM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters on bar frustration, natives and borrowing to meddle.OPINION: Our readers write with their concerns.25 Jul 05:00 PM
