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750 buildings condemned after January floods, Cyclone Gabrielle
Hundreds of buildings have been red-stickered and thousands yellow or white-stickered.
Marae disappointed heavy industry will stay
'It’s not just the air pollution, it's the congestion and all of that.'
'Nothing but Chinese food - I wanted a ham and egg sandwich': Councillor's CBD lunch woes
Auckland Council's cost-cutting measures have hit former National MP hard.
Muriwai residents vent anger at Auckland Council staff over future of slip-hit houses
Locals had packed into Muriwai Golf Club to find out the fate of their homes.
$3.06m in rates outstanding after regional council enacts new collection system
It has been 3 months since Bay of Plenty Regional Council began collecting its own rates.
Forest waste ‘critical factor’ in rupture of city's water pipe
Slash and whole trees played a significant role in damaging Gisborne's main water supply.
Coastal community seeking answers from council on closed gorge
Ākitio residents are worried they may be completely cut off.
‘He had a community heart’: Chester Borrows dies aged 65
"He wanted to make sure we were all working together."
Adopt-a-Community supporting recovery efforts
Councils have adopted Tararua District in a campaign to help cyclone-affected communities.
Driver sacked for writing the f-word on recycling bins wins $39,000 payout
A sticky situation led to employee's rubbish language
Vape batteries set recycling trucks alight
Vape battery causes a recycling truck to catch fire - the third time in a year.
'Difficult times': Rotorua council warned of $5.6m deficit, cuts to services may be proposed
"Unfortunately, things like mowing just won’t be able to be done."
Council hikes fares on Wellington’s troubled bus network
Passengers will pay more to catch the bus as widespread cancellations continue.
'Sit down. You are out of order': Karakia at council meeting after controversial ban
A member of the public stood and opened the meeting with a karakia.
Whangārei mayor vows to push the case on Three Waters, despite court ruling
Whangārei mayor reacts to High Cout judgment on Three Waters'
Far North council CEO resigns after less than a year in the job
The council wouldn't say why the CEO resigned so early in his tenure.
Withdraw or pursue? Fate of Māori wards bill on council table - $146k spent so far
This week, Rotorua's council will decide to either scrap or keep pursuing the paused bill.
Reserve among issues discussed by Dannevirke Community Board
A Dannevirke resident has raised the issue of repairs needed at a local spot.
Whanganui Mayor launches cyclone relief fund
The fund was set up on Saturday and was already receiving a positive response.
Flood hazard could soon be a compulsory part of LIMs
First up is a law change to force councils to provide more info on flooding and quakes.
Crown must better fund Treaty claimants - Waitangi Tribunal
Māori claimants have not had adequate funding to participate in the process.
'Trimmed ya bush lately': Complaint over council's 'grubby' gardening advice
It was dubbed 'just plain grubby humour'.
Listen to us: Union seeks court's help in forcing management to listen
It's the first time a union has been found in breach of good faith bargaining.
Auckland Art Gallery roof replacement gets underway
The restoration of the gallery's roof will remain as true to the original as possible.
Midwives fear roadside births if Cyclone Gabrielle damages more roads
Fears cyclone could bring another round of road closures to Coromandel Peninsula.
Editorial: Logging's lamentable legacy
OPINION: Issue of forestry slash must be addressed by all parties as flooding events rise.
Fran O’Sullivan: Critics should ease up on apologetic Brown
OPINION: A shambles yes, but Brown's woes are not all his fault.
Scale of damage to state highway a ‘revelation’ - Coromandel mayor
Another 60 or 70 metres has dropped away in 24 hours.
Auckland floods: Auckland deputy mayor talks up role of media in disasters
The mayor is under fire over response to Auckland's floods.
Waitomo District state of emergency: Te Kūiti Pā helping with accommodation
Te Kūiti Pā is assisting with accommodation for whānau needing to evacuate their homes.
‘Thank you Jacinda’: Man’s roadside stance against hate directed at ex-PM
Dave Stewart has been spurred by the hate and vitriol directed at Jacinda Ardern.
Tauranga residents’ satisfaction with council low, survey finds
Residents who have lived in Tauranga for more than 10 years were the least satisfied.