Wellington mosque wanting to broadcast call to prayer three times a year
One broadcast would be on the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks.
One broadcast would be on the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Police urge residents to report violence immediately after early morning incident.
It was the council's first public meeting since the late Māori king died last Friday.
Representation has been 'strongly debated' at previous council meetings.
The Department of Corrections project has an overall cost of around $14 million.
Napier has cemented its Māori ward but rejected one councillor's apology.
The council voted unanimously to keep the Māori ward.
The chair is split down the middle to represent action versus inaction.
Councillors voted 7-6 to keep the service as is until at least next year.
OPINION: Are we really going to start people on the path to prison for parking?
Mayor Stoltz thanks Govt for investment, highlighting cyclone damage.
The AT board also ignored Brown's wish for a contested recruitment process.
Friends of the Aviary want to turn the facility into a 'valuable, educational resource'.
OPINION: Central govt pockets about $300,000 per new home in taxes - for no money down.
The Ōtaki, Waikanae, and Raumati community boards were all finalists.
A community group could get the go-ahead to operate the facility.
The council unanimously voted to reaffirm its resolution to establish a Māori Ward.
OPINION: The task is on ratepayers' backs, and it shouldn't be.
The council says it needs more direct discussion with iwi and mana whenua.
OPINION: The district council is spending more on daily operations than it takes in.
OPINION: PM tells councils to focus on basics, not 'laundry list of distractions'.
It's in a dog's DNA to kill says a farmer left with 16 dead stock.
It's been a busy start to the job for the new Waipa District Council CEO.
OPINION: Our readers write in on a range of issues, including free speech.
The Gisborne Mayor commends Nicola Willis' call to challenge online trolls and abuse.
OPINION: 'We have no idea what the Government believes are council luxuries.'
OPINION: Readers write on Māori wards, forestry prosecution costs, green energy issues.
Iwi complain about 'injustice' of three-week consultation on law change.
The council said it is the first time in almost 20 years it has had to resort this action.