Closures were decided once all other options were exhausted, Pathlab says.

Tauranga's council could face a 'substantive funding gap' for new roads.

She says for renting her backyard tiny home out for a third of a year she'll pay $5k more.

'It’s been a roller-coaster for the last three to four years for me and my children.'

Greater housing density will go ahead in the high-growth areas of Ōmokoroa and Te Puke.

Former councillor John Bain says the Govt had made the 'right move' regarding Māori wards.

CCO has struggled to complete jobs, hire staff and stick to budget.

The policies aim to reduce Gisborne’s high density of alcohol outlets.

Councils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.

AT came under fire for its approach to raised pedestrian crossings.

A permanent CBD bus interchange location was decided at a Tauranga City Council meeting.

It follows decades of 'chronic underspending' on infrastructure, one councillor says.

'The city needs to move forward and leave all that behind us.'

He suggested i-Site could be one area where staff cuts could be made.

A new society has been formed aimed at getting the tourist attraction back on water.

'We've been taken to the cleaners by these agencies,' he says.

The confirmed median increase rates rise is lower than the 11.1 per cent signalled.

'It’s a huge, huge rates increase,' one man said.

Stormy weather has again washed ashore a large amount of the now decaying weed.

Betty Hall was once told by a teacher she would never get a job after finishing school.

The Govt changes signalled this month allow council to reverse Māori ward decisions.

About 200 people went to a council-community hui to learn why.

'It’s a long time without tenants.'

A mobile speed camera recorded 90km/h in a 50km/h area.

But one tourism operator says this is an isolated incident and most have good experiences.

'If there was a vote in Auckland where I reside, I’d be voting no.'

'I know the economy is tough, but you’ve still got to provide services'

'The last few years, it’s just been a ... massive hit to our mana.'

He sat down with Local Democracy Reporting to share how his first weeks were.

The new speed management plan was adopted by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.