DoC managing over 300 contaminated sites on West Coast
Most of the unsafe sites are associated with historic mining activity and landfills.
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East Coast MP Kiri Allan says her community was in "anguish and fear".
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Helen Fraser was due to be sentenced after being convicted of owning a dog causing injury.
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A Caulerpa trial treatment tool has been put in place in the Bay of Islands.
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Councillors decide against slashing $935,000 from the beautification spend.
Western Bay council could put off Annual Plan adoption
The final decision will be made on June 14, when the council’s Annual Plan Committee meets
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She also shared a 'you've got to be kidding me' moment from during her delivery.
Parents lining up at liquor stores as kids go hungry - and other sad tales of booze harm
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D-day for airport shares sale: Compromise may be on cards as Auckland Council meets
Today's the day: Councillors are voting on whether to sell the council's airport stake.
'Strangling late night entertainment': Midnight closing too early for some
A total of 54 submissions were received, 36 of which came from Kawerau.
'Horrified': Fee hikes for Tauranga’s community facilities cop flak
Proposed fee increases for community facilities range from 6 per cent to 138 per cent.
Mayor Wayne Brown’s threats 'not the Pacific way'
Councillor Alf Filipaina says ultimatum runs counter to the values of Pacific people.
'Dream retirement' to 'worst nightmare': Surging lake inundates houses
After months of rainfall they now worry what winter will bring.
'Huge risk': Rotorua Mayor calls for urgent action after Loafers Lodge tragedy
Some accommodation providers have been described as unsafe.
Dirt bikers' 'intimidating, lawless behaviour' slammed by principal, MP
Principal Colin Watkins says he's heard talk of vigilantism from fed-up locals.
Work on $20m marina set to start
Preparations are under way for start of work on Whangārei’s Ōkara Marina.
'We’re moving to survive': Why a retailer has left CBD after 15 years
'There is nobody visiting now. You’ve got to have foot traffic to make things work.'
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.'