New ZealandCouncillors opt for higher fees at Kiwa Pools, citing public preferenceKiwa Pools to raise entry fee as 53% prefer higher charges over lower rates.14 Nov 03:45 AM
KahuStudents inspired at first te reo Māori immersion careers workshopAbout 8000 students have been through the Inspiring the Future programme.13 Nov 08:17 PM
New ZealandFrom adversity to opportunity: Puketawai Marae’s journey post-cyclonePuketawai Marae, hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle, plans to shift to safer, higher ground.13 Nov 02:14 AM
New ZealandCouncillor slams new Rotorua sports strategyThe mayor says she is 'disappointed' with one councillor's position.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Scandalous': Former TV host questions $29m Rotorua lake sewerage scheme claimsThe council apologised for inaccurate information and explained its analysis.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommissioner reveals when emergency motels decision dueSpecial hearing: Govt wants consents extended but others want most or all denied.08 Nov 05:36 AM
New Zealand'A sign of the times': Gisborne councillors discuss changing sealed roads to unsealed to manage road budgetPolicy needed as Gisborne council plans unsealed roads; public meetings to discuss impact.08 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Waste of money': Should more than $500k in unused rates have been refunded?A majority in the community wanted the money back, but the council chose to reallocate it.07 Nov 09:45 PM
New ZealandDrugs, theft, safety fears: Tourism village's emergency housing motel impactsPeople of Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village have welcomed visitors for 200+ years.07 Nov 02:16 AM
New ZealandThieves, vandals target pools: Showers, basin stolenShower fittings and a wash basin were among items stolen.07 Nov 12:58 AM
New ZealandEmergency housing: 'Battle-weary' Rotorua residents tell of distressMotel use resulted in distrust and disbelief in agencies involved, a lawyer says.06 Nov 10:45 PM
New ZealandWhy Tauranga's new mayor, councillors support industrial rates risesTauranga's industrial businesses are paying at least double in rates than residents.06 Nov 09:16 PM
New Zealand'Get rid of it': Gisborne councillors discuss Grey St trial safety concerns with staffProtesters demand change as councillors debate Grey St intersection safety issues.06 Nov 03:38 AM
New ZealandEmergency motel issues 'significantly worse' if contracts end now – MinistryThe Government wants to keep operating them for another year.05 Nov 04:05 PM
New ZealandMural magic: Kiwi artists bring life to Gisborne's city centreResidents 'spruce up' the city’s derelict spaces with paint and scrubbing brushes.05 Nov 04:12 AM
New ZealandKaipara councillor wears a Mickey Mouse T-shirt to meetings over 'worrying state of democracy'The mayor disagrees with the councillor's comments.04 Nov 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Unsupported allegations': Tauranga mayor backs staff 'targeted' on social mediaSocial media comments about Tauranga City Council 'unfairly targeted council staff'.04 Nov 04:13 AM
New ZealandFrom tired to jazzed up: Gisborne’s main street’s spring cleanDonations include paint, plywood, and supplies, as local artists create a town mural.01 Nov 04:07 AM
New ZealandReport card: How Rotorua Lakes Council scored over past yearThe mayor also shared a message.01 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Pretty meaty actions': Hopes for air quality pushMount industrial businesses have agreed to lower their environmental impact. Is it enough?31 Oct 08:17 PM
New ZealandTe Kautuku pilot project showcases digital infrastructure for regenerative farmingThe project redefines land use, integrating digital infrastructure for sustainability.31 Oct 03:18 AM
New ZealandNew $300,000 city sculpture to be revealedA 7m sculpture inspired by nature and Māori imagery will be unveiled in Tauranga's CBD.29 Oct 06:13 PM
New ZealandCall for freedom camping clampdownUnder-fire freedom campers say they do support local businesses on their travels.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga marine precinct sale ‘unconscionable’, meeting toldThe sale of Tauranga's marine precinct for $13.9m has angered fishing businesses.27 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Looking after our legacy': What's next in fight to keep out clam invaders'We’re going to do our best to ensure the danger to our lake and whenua doesn’t get here.'26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSewerage scheme dispute: Fence comes down at tapu lakeMembers of the local iwi say they will continue to fight.25 Oct 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Better off having a free dumping system?': Illegal dumping doubles amid rubbish sticker resalesGisborne's kerbside rubbish sticker trade online raises fears of illegal dumping.25 Oct 04:23 AM
New Zealand'Voices of the people': Man claims public comments censoredLimiting comments and feedback creates an echo chamber, says resident.24 Oct 06:40 PM
New Zealand‘Trail of broken promises’: $34m council land sale disappoints hapūA Tauranga hapū wanted to build homes for its whanau but the land was sold to developers.24 Oct 06:30 PM
New ZealandRural families devastated as key bridges lost in Cyclone Gabrielle remain unfundedOnly two of eight cyclone-damaged bridges will be funded; families face ongoing isolation.24 Oct 04:17 AM
New Zealand'Grinch' councillor quizzes teen reps on political affiliations'Are there any [youth] councillors here that may be affiliated with the National Party?'23 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandGisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz urges voter participation in local electionsTime to invite younger people and make them aware of roles council plays23 Oct 07:56 PM
New ZealandPark benches to be removed after reports of 'indecent behaviour'A resident complained she was harassed by people who used the seats and felt unsafe.22 Oct 11:52 PM
New ZealandCouncil to review controversial road closure on 7th AveThe council will look at options for 7th Ave, which became a cul-de-sac last May.22 Oct 04:01 AM
