Council halves its cycling improvements budget
Elected members respond to ratepayers' call to ‘cut it back cuz’.
Elected members respond to ratepayers' call to ‘cut it back cuz’.
The bill was described as being 'a double standard' and 'the very definition of racism'.
But Ben Bell says he and his council have now 'found out how to gel'.
'Ratepayers are paying for the negligence of one company.' - Councillor Grant Boyde
Karen Naylor said the community cannot afford the current cost of $647m.
Lawyer ended a long-running career with a win in court.
'We are relieved the public now knows who he is' - a parent of one of the victims.
'If I do get elected, [it] would kind of be a victory for the entire city and NZ.'
The buyer must develop the balance of the precinct, council says.
Residents appalled at NRC's failure to consult them about tsunami siren locales.
OPINION: Gisborne councillors must insist on no debt or rates increases being applied.
It also decided on a 7.4 per cent rates rise. This is higher than what was consulted on.
Chief executive Tania King also backs Whanganui East Pool remaining open.
'We are protecting the house, not the people' - GDC recovery programme manager.
The public have until tomorrow to have their say on council bill.
Metlink data shows trains arrive at stations punctually less than a quarter of the time.
'All of these growing costs aren’t making it attractive for anyone.'
'I’m still very passionate about the city. I love it, being where I grew up.'
Bridge-less Tairāwhiti residents grapple with isolation amid heavy rains.
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Commissioners reject recommendation from independent panel.
Response to complaint about page user's moko kauae 'barcode' comment criticised.
Developers say increased contributions could force them to build elsewhere.
'The issue for council is: how long are you willing to support it while it’s loss-making?'
Residents say forestry firms should boost payments for debris clean-up and road repairs.
'It would seem that we have lost pride in our appearance.'
Residents wonder what their rates are paying for if not community facilities.
The project is in the council's draft LTP but contingent on central government.
Co-leaders Chloe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson on the New Zealand reaction to Palestine. Video / Alex Robertson
Co-leaders Chloe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson on working together to tackle the climate crisis. Video / Alex Robertson