New Zealand'Sleeping with the fishes': New boat ramp fees cannedHow much the council collected in two months - and what will be refunded.27 Aug 07:07 AM
KahuNorthland Regional Council keeps Māori seats but pushes back against pollingNorthland Regional Council pushes back against polling27 Aug 05:36 AM
New ZealandFluoride debate: Tauranga seeks extension to deadlineThere was standing room only inside the council chambers.26 Aug 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Another Ihumātao': 100 attend hīkoi against sewerage pipelineA group leader believes so long as iwi are on their land, work nearby cannot begin.26 Aug 04:49 AM
New ZealandGisborne council wins legal battles, but who pays the fines?Environmentalists question if forestry companies or insurance pays penalties.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga City Council to consider fluoridation directiveTauranga’s new council must decide if work to fluoridate the city’s water should continue.23 Aug 07:54 AM
New Zealand'Good shot': Could this region get the first Govt deal?Neighbouring councils are 'ready to go' on a proposal.23 Aug 02:34 AM
New ZealandFarmers, environmentalists differ over draft emission reduction planGisborne council says the draft Emission Reduction Plan is too vague.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity newsletter column sparks $7K council investigationTensions rise as independent investigation deems board's email 'unprofessional'.22 Aug 05:17 AM
New ZealandPower to the people: Initiative aimed at reducing region's electricity pricesTairāwhiti leaders plan locally owned renewable grids to combat soaring electricity bills21 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand$164 million Cameron Rd upgrade fails to secure NZTA fundingFunding for the $164m Cameron Rd project in Tauranga has been declined by NZTA.21 Aug 06:35 AM
New Zealand'Stuff off you pathetic little troll': Nicola Willis hits back at abuse, threatsThere is fear a normalised 'toxic environment' will impact female representation.21 Aug 06:19 AM
New Zealand'Punitive': Congestion fees would punish struggling families - councillorA Rotorua councillor says the solution to traffic gridlock is something else entirely.20 Aug 07:04 PM
Kahu'Do the right thing': Northland Māori leader calls on PM to ‘sack’ Act from coalitionPita Tipene said the Kaipara meeting felt unsafe at times.20 Aug 06:30 PM
New ZealandDeputy mayor ‘flabbergasted’ by $4.8 million price tag for crossing'We certainly can’t expect ratepayers to pay for it,' says Bex Johnson.20 Aug 07:32 AM
New Zealand'Locked out': Pipeline protestors met with cameras, fencingA protestor says they are occupying their own land and have no plans to stop.19 Aug 08:42 PM
New ZealandMatanuku Mahuika steps down as Eastland Group chairman after five-year tenureMahuika ends five-year tenure as chairman of Eastland Group.16 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuKaipara ratepayers face $25k bill after Māori ward abolishedThe review is required under new government legislation.15 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandInnovative digital platform funds native planting and pest control on East CoastThe East Coast Exchange has hit a funding milestone for nature work.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity housing provider sought to take on pensioner flatsIt hopes it will lead to better outcomes for its tenants.14 Aug 08:33 PM
New ZealandProtecting paradise: The fresh push to stop rubbish being dumped on a sacred maungaKiri Danielle has cleaned up rubbish dumped on the mountain over the past 12 years.12 Aug 03:03 AM
New ZealandGisborne councillors confused over stricter local alcohol policyCouncillors confused over revised alcohol policy; thought it was to relax, not restrict09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandIwi group gets $30,000 to help with wallaby eradication workThe group is made up of seven iwi wanting to rid their whenua of the pest.09 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandLake Rotokākahi protest: Council injunction bid fails - for nowThe decision came with a 'word of warning' to protesters.08 Aug 05:27 PM
New ZealandGisborne councillors vote to keep Māori wards, binding poll next yearMāori make up 56% of Gisborne but are historically underrepresented in local government.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Resurrecting an old practice': Locals petition for natural burial siteNearly 400 people want the option in Rotorua.07 Aug 11:04 PM
New ZealandGisborne CBD eyesores: Mayor seeks new rules for building upkeepGisborne's mayor urges Govt for stronger laws to tackle derelict buildings in CBDs.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara District Council votes to disestablish Māori wardMayor Craig Jepson said he was elated at the decision.06 Aug 10:31 PM
KahuMāori leader calls for Kaipara mayor’s resignation over Māori ward moveDame Naida Glavish says push to scrap Māori ward is unacceptable.05 Aug 11:12 PM
New ZealandGisborne council staff report abuse at Grey St protestCouncil chief executive posts on incident, police investigating02 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuKaipara council poised to become first to can Māori wardMayor Craig Jepson said he would be voting to remove the ward.02 Aug 05:04 AM
New ZealandCouncillors push for immediate start of Grey St trialGrey St Trial in Gisborne delayed; awaits AI camera approval.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Frustrated and ashamed': Mayor faces backlash for 'shut down' in meetingThe councillor involved in the exchange is New Zealand's longest-serving.01 Aug 03:55 AM
New ZealandGisborne's property buyouts lead to unexpected financial lossLikely to be cheaper to demolish houses in many cases: GDC chief executive.31 Jul 05:00 PM
