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Ex-Māori Affairs Minister Dover Samuels praises impact of North's Māori wards
Māori ward representation is 'shaping up positively,' Samuels says.
7th Ave roadworks: 'Why are we the sacrificial lamb?'
"If they block in front of us as well, maybe I need to shut the shop.”
Council: Whangārei Civic Centre safe for staff to move in
The WDC says the discovery of toxic black mould has not delayed about 500 staff moving in.
Tiny home owner faces prospect of seeing it taken away
When Pete started building his tiny home he had no idea he was doing anything illegal.
Cyclone Gabrielle weather damage: Lessons from Cyclone Bola go unheeded
When Cyclone Bola devastated NZ, deforestation was blamed. But nothing has changed.
'Forever chemicals': Kaipara waste-to-energy plant plans slated as bad for environment
Kaipara's plans for waste-to-energy plant a bad idea, say environmentalists.
Last two meetings about extending Kensington rescue heli base lease coming up
Whangārei council to hold last two meetings over rescue chopper base in Kensington.
Councillor’s comments about council-Māori relationships described as 'mischievous'
Murray-Benge raised her concerns about how the council was using the word ‘prioritise’.
Whangārei Civic Centre update: Lab results show toxic black mould no longer present
Toxic black mould in Whangārei Civic Centre no danger to workers, the council says.
Council slams Govt for lack of action on invasive marine pest
There are fears not enough's being done to prevent invasive seaweed arriving in Northland.
Four options: Public may soon have a say on future of iconic Rotorua museum
The heritage building has been closed for seven years.
'There will be funding': CAB facing $40k council cut told 'no way' it will fail
The organisation is at the top of the priority list, says a Rotorua Trust member.
More injuries feared as wait for removal of trees drags on
The saga over the trees went public last year after fed-up residents hit the headlines.
Turning 'paradise' into a 'parking lot': Emotions high as $220.2m stadium debated
'Can't let things get in the way of progress... This represents a really good opportunity'
Whangārei District Councillor Jayne Golightly apologises for breaching council confidentiality
Jayne Golightly apologises to fellow Whangārei councillors, public over conduct breach
Doubled parking fees, more paid parks and pricier pool admission proposed
The draft Annual Plan proposes a number of fees increases in the city.
Public to have say as rescue chopper shift delayed
Series of meetings to discuss Northland Rescue Helicopter base lease extension.
Councils to lose millions in 'better off' funding
City council gets almost $36m less while the district council will receive almost $16m.
Far North District Council boss going after less than a year in the role
Blair King is to leave the role in May.
Labour picks Boynton as candidate for Waiariki seat
The Labour Party has announced its candidate after Tāmati Coffey announced his retirement.
Solemn farewell to 'charismatic, hard-working rangatira'
Hundreds turned out to pay their respects.
$10m of Kaipra works cut to help pay for cyclone, storm damage
Cyclone Gabrielle damage to Kaipara leads to $10m of works being deferred.
Tūtūkākā Marina repair job started after devastating tsunami surge
Tūtūkākā Marina getting $2.5m repair job after tsunami surge damage.
KDC spearheads $68m upgrade for troubled Mangawhai wastewater scheme
$68m upgrade planned for Mangawhai's sewerage scheme
‘Stoked’: Relocatable homes arrive for some Tairāwhiti cyclone victims
Whānau displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle received a welcome boost this week.
'Essential safety work' finishes: Kawerau WINZ office to re-open six weeks early
The service centre in closed suddenly on March 27 for seismic work.
Thursday meeting to hear FNDC submission on water rating equalisation scheme
FNDC wants all ratepayers to pay a fair share of water rates.
Ratepayers across Northland face big rates rises
Inflation and a tight labour market among reasons given for big jumps.
Trolley town: Tourism hotspot counting cost of dumped shopping carts
Ratepayers are footing the bill, with hundreds removed each month.