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‘If they p*** me off, they won’t last’: Wayne Brown takes swipe at 'nonsense' govt rules
He's also 'fed up with nonsense' that stops Auckland Council setting parking fines.
Road extension facing ‘frustrating’ delays
In the meantime, it has allegedly "made a fine airstrip".
'Appetite not there': What next for $37m spa plans?
The potential new development was first explored in 2019.
'Hell of a hill': Removal of car park outside cancer centre 'cruel', says relative
The council says it removed the park for safety reasons.
Rangitīkei District Council names new chief executive
Kevin Ross is staying on permanently as chief executive.
City Rail Link deadline not guaranteed - project boss
The CRL project is due to be handed over to Auckland Transport in November 2025.
Underwater drone to keep an eye on leaky Dannevirke dam
The council says the cost of the underwater vehicle is expected to be less than $50,000.
Fears for future: Council pushes dog owners out to make way for carpark
Club hits out after being forced to find a new home.
Steven Joyce: Centralisation isn’t working - it’s time to trust the regions
OPINION: Health, education, water...if centralisation continues, problems will get worse.
Subterranean lakeside pad unveiled for multimillionaire
Global wellness leader speaks about his staggering new project on Lake Wānaka's shores.
‘Absolute bollocks’: Businesses attack Cameron Rd project report
Feelings run high as the council rejects any chance of compensation.
Gardens and golfing? Public consultation on use of land in Mount Maunganui
Omanu resident has been pushing for a community garden since 2021.
‘Disruption and distress’: Chief admits controversial roadworks have left city 'scarred'
The review offered 13 ‘vital’ recommendations ahead of other major projects.
Editorial: Here is Wayne Brown's opportunity to 'fix Auckland'
OPINION: Challenge or opportunity? The rubber is about to meet the road.
Hastings' $70k rebrand defended: 'We could go back to being the dull place we were a decade ago'
Councillor and marketer says the spending is a "tough balance" after the cyclone.
Tim Hazledine: Counting the cost of congested Kiwi roads
OPINION: You are entitled to claim your piece of airspace over the road tarmac.
Audrey Young on Luxon's first Cabinet - the good, the bad and the unfair
OPINION: Cabinet positions suggests National well and truly in charge.
Plan seeks to convert boat ramp to pedestrian access only
Boat ramp has "specific issues" associated with it.
Review of Mount Maunganui air quality report to be commissioned
The report linked air pollution in the industrial area to premature deaths.
'Significant uncertainty': Council defers crucial 10-year planning document
Western Bay's Long-term Plan is deferred due to a 'lack of clear national direction'.
Councillors vote to introduce Māori ward for 2025 local elections
The move is part of the council’s ongoing commitment to involving Māori, the mayor says.
'Tastetival is just weird': Rebrand for Marton Festival gets axed by council
The name change didn't go down well with locals.
NZ’s first wāhine Māori chairwoman resigns Northland Regional Council role
Tui Shortland's resignation effective from Tuesday's meeting; she stays on the council.
'Bitter campaign': Petition calling for Gore council exec to go labelled 'vindictive'
Most councillors voted to prevent the organiser from speaking at the meeting.
'Fix it properly': 80yo fed up after potholes patched 11 times in 2.5 years
'You can’t just shovel gravel in there and leave it.'
Warning wastewater pipes under Wellington Airport could collapse
Sewage could spill out through the airport and Kilbirnie in wet weather.
Taupō's new all-electric bus charges into service
Taupō's new bus is set to electrify public transport in the town.
Flood survivor, 73, says units found ‘unsafe for elderly’ should be demolished
Future of flood-damaged pensioner units is to be decided this week.
Opinion: AT marches on - oblivious to the impact of their ‘improvements’
OPINION: We need to be realistic about what is achievable in our city – and when.
Cheaper to build a house in Auckland than a $470k pedestrian crossing
Mayor Wayne Brown says the costs are unjustifiable.
Fountain tragedy: $90k upgrade after 4-year-old's suspected drowning death
The child died just three days before their 5th birthday.
Shock resignation: Christchurch city council chief executive steps down
It comes after behind-closed-doors talks last week.
Flash Planet? Revamped Hastings icon Splash Planet to open on Monday
A fair bit of water will greet guests of Splash Planet on Monday.