'We’re not here to censor them': Council adds public forums for first time
Speakers will have to stick to rules, however.
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Govt draft rule plans to reverse speed limit cuts by July 2025, may impact Gisborne roads.
Final election results show Mahé Drysdale strokes ahead in mayoral race
The final voter turnout rate was 38.7% after all special votes were processed.
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Rotorua is considering adding public forums to meetings for what may be the first time.
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Ex-Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale set to become Tauranga’s mayor
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Gisborne bar plans halted by inner-city kura appealing licence
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Neighbour reflects on loss of 'godsend' ex-reserve, councillor queries sale price
A trust bought the Clayton Rd site for $750,000 to build 10 affordable rental homes.
New bill proposed to limit regional councils' role in greenhouse gas regulation
Federated Farmers backs bill to limit local emission regulations.
Taller buildings risk Mount’s ’boutique character’ – locals
Locals disappointed the iconic status of their beach suburb wasn’t 'fiercely protected'.
Te Tai Tokerau tertiary scholarship winners named
The 2024 winners will each get $4000 and paid NRC work experience..
'Lives are at stake': Police, councils may lose access to NZTA cameras
A mayor says she fears 'disastrous consequences' if access is revoked.
Tauranga mayoral candidates size up Govt's new housing rules
Mayoral hopefuls give their views on how the changes fit with the growing city's needs.
'This isn't about cuts': Rotorua's council proposes restructure
It announced the change process on Friday after meeting staff.
'We are stronger than ever': First Māori trust board celebrates 100 years
Hundreds gathered to celebrate the centennial.
Kaipara waste to energy plant investigation ends with no report
The council’s role in any future local WtE plant will be purely regulatory.
Former councillor calls for early Māori ward polls in Te Tai Tokerau
Councils that want to keep their Māori wards should have to poll communities
Affordable rental homes to be built on former reserve land
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Whakaari owners want to grant scientists access
'If they're not monitoring that risk, that's not fair. I don't care who owns it.'
New housing growth plan prioritises 'housing crisis' - Rotorua mayor
Housing density standards are set to sit on the council table again.
Fresh attempt to halt fluoridation works in Rotorua fails
It comes as orders to treat more of the city's supplies are considered.
Gisborne land-use shift: new rules to combat erosion risk
Gisborne may limit land use due to erosion risk management.
Real or myth? Young scientists seek truth in legend of star-crossed lovers
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'Significant mana': Hapū wants slip-damaged road to remain closed
Slips damaged Te Puna Station Rd in October 2022.
Protesters and petition aim to end cycle-friendly Grey St trial
The council is calling for patience and understanding as tempers flare.
'Critical time': Decision on golf course lease delayed
If approved, one option could mean it gets a year's notice to get off the green.
Gisborne faces costly clean-up as woody debris clog beaches and waterways
Dismayed and disheartened by yet another debris build-up.
Petition calls for Palestine flag to fly outside Gisborne District Council
GDC empathetic but foreign policy is a matter for the Government, says mayor.
Gisborne CBD saved from alcohol policy ban
New Class 1 restaurants are not allowed to open within 150m of 'sensitive sites'.