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Geoff Main built an attraction on the old rail line. He didn't anticipate the rates bill.
Ex-mayor wants minister to limit Tauranga commission's powers ahead of election
Greg Brownless fears ‘entrenchment’ for the new elected council.
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'Bankrupt the city': Protesters crash council meeting on Commonwealth Games bid
The Christchurch City Council has voted to consider a bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Hamilton City Council by-election to kick off this week
The by-election was sparked by the resignation of now Hamilton East MP Ryan Hamilton.
Simeon Brown disappointed councils failed to provide water shortage info
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'Go f*** yourself': Mayor's salty email reply
Fiery language was in response to increased aggression directed at council staff.
Bagpipes, bad singing: The sounds irking a city and which suburb complained most
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Te reo signage defaced at three reserves in Auckland
The public is encouraged to report incidents of vandalised signs.
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark recovering at home after surgery
Clark was originally scheduled to have a quadruple bypass but that proved unnecessary.
'Sickening gym cult': Tory Whanau's bid to be healthy after turbulent year
After vowing to give up alcohol, the mayor is focused on a lifestyle reset.
‘Sorry for that crack’: Tory Whanau makes amends with Transport Minister
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Invercargill Mayor in intensive care after heart surgery
Invercargill Mayor in ICU following double bypass heart surgery.
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There has been an abject lack of long-term planning for decades.
'Outrageous' contamination: How much recycling ends up in landfill
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'Some people at my age would put their slippers on', New Year honour's recipient says
Anthony Gray, 71, has been recognised for service to accounting and Māori business.
Hastings District Council nearly $400m in debt as cyclone costs compound
All Hawke’s Bay councils are expected to set high rates increases in coming years.
'Alarm bells': Legal action threatened over slope hazard maps
The council says the updated maps are valid and more accurate.
Property manager wrong to assume leaking water main was fixed
A property manager believed the leak was fixed, but a $14k proved that wrong.
Pāpāmoa water: Top health official says no cases linked to drinking supply
Water is deemed safe but some locals have linked it to them getting sick.
Becoming a ‘grown-up city’: Your guide to Tauranga CBD's $1.5b transformation
'People will walk around thinking this is great. They will be proud of this.'
Police to patrol Christmas icon Franklin Road to stop illegal vendors
Officers are patrolling after hawkers selling food and gadgets refused to leave.
Health board, stadiums alleged victims in bribery and corruption case
The men have been charged with corrupt use of official information.
Mayor Wayne Brown appoints new AT chair as he calls on body to improve its image
Richard Leggat takes over as board chairman with a call to fix Auckland transport.
Beaumont Bridge biggest such project ‘in a generation’
The bridge has been open since July, under temporary speed restrictions.
'That's just not a professional look': Mayor's office leaks
Rangitīkei District Council has approved a $19m new build to replace the old building.
Resource management laws scrapped under Urgency
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