'Eyesore": Graffiti attacks triple - costing ratepayers $100k
'Our public spaces are meant for everyone to enjoy, and vandalism ... ruins this.'
'Our public spaces are meant for everyone to enjoy, and vandalism ... ruins this.'
New laws mean councils need to review how best to provide water services.
Cash boost part of $32.9b National Land Transport Programme for 2024-2027.
Gisborne's DrainWise scheme hailed for boosting sewage system capacity during wet weather.
Gisborne school seems to have breached consent by operating classes on ground floor.
'We're just getting kicked left, right and centre just for trying to be a Māori.'
It comes as the council spends $30k chasing owners of unregistered dogs.
'Nobody would buy it... the threat is right there and nothing has been fixed.'
Tauranga City Council is seeking funding for the $82m 15th Ave to Welcome Bay project
The Gisborne Mayor commends Nicola Willis' call to challenge online trolls and abuse.
About 60 people came to hear what the decision would be.
A ferry service between Mount Maunganui and Tauranga could be on the way in 2025.
Gisborne's mayor celebrates awards, reflects on the region's frequent severe storms.
How much the council collected in two months - and what will be refunded.
Northland Regional Council pushes back against polling
There was standing room only inside the council chambers.
A group leader believes so long as iwi are on their land, work nearby cannot begin.
Environmentalists question if forestry companies or insurance pays penalties.
Gisborne council says the draft Emission Reduction Plan is too vague.
Tensions rise as independent investigation deems board's email 'unprofessional'.
Tairāwhiti leaders plan locally owned renewable grids to combat soaring electricity bills
Funding for the $164m Cameron Rd project in Tauranga has been declined by NZTA.
There is fear a normalised 'toxic environment' will impact female representation.
A Rotorua councillor says the solution to traffic gridlock is something else entirely.
Pita Tipene said the Kaipara meeting felt unsafe at times.
'We certainly can’t expect ratepayers to pay for it,' says Bex Johnson.
A protestor says they are occupying their own land and have no plans to stop.
Mahuika ends five-year tenure as chairman of Eastland Group.
The review is required under new government legislation.
The East Coast Exchange has hit a funding milestone for nature work.