Council pulls stumps on tsunami siren installation after locals complain
Residents appalled at NRC's failure to consult them about tsunami siren locales.
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.'
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Bridge-less Tairāwhiti residents grapple with isolation amid heavy rains.
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?'
'It would seem that we have lost pride in our appearance.'
Residents say forestry firms should boost payments for debris clean-up and road repairs.
Residents wonder what their rates are paying for if not community facilities.
Co-leaders Chloe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson on working together to tackle the climate crisis. Video / Alex Robertson
Council commissioners will decide on Monday whether to go ahead with improvements.
Drysdale will be going up against uncle Doug Owens for the role.
'There are going to be severe repercussions, quite frankly.'
Mayor Rehette Stoltz sees further improvements needed with Nema response.
Doing nothing is changing nothing, says Independent Maori Statutory Board member.
The council has asked people to keep themselves and their pets from entering the waterway.
Hamilton councillors have been queried about their attendance.
Individuals and groups made submissions on plans for the coming 10 years.
South Auckland local boards say they will miss out under new funding model.
Submitters to Gisborne District Council want slash removed as it builds up.
About 17,000 households will have crates delivered over the next five weeks.