
Court rejects challenge to Kaipara's ditching of Māori ward
The district council's Māori ward will disappear for the local elections next year.
The district council's Māori ward will disappear for the local elections next year.
Tauranga City Council is still undecided about providing a fluoride-free water supply.
The councillor was recently transferred to Tauranga Hospital from Waikato Hospital.
New footpaths, swings and CCTV have upgraded a number of Rotorua's rural areas.
Mayor Nick Smith condemned the ‘crude abuse’ and urged respectful community dialogue.
Gisborne debates water options: Lower short-term costs vs long-term savings.
Tauranga's landmark Mauao will be closed so the vandalised pounamu can be repaired.
'We are adamant we must cut a path forward.'
'Illiterate reprobates' blamed as compass atop maunga in Mount Maunganui vandalised.
A heated council debate includes claims of 'coercion' and 'disrespectful' behaviour.
Tauranga will have a museum by 2029 after talking about it for 25 years.
The portable water unit can supply fresh water in mass during severe weather events.
Supplying unfluoridated water to Tauranga locals will be discussed at a meeting on Monday.
Rotorua leaders welcome Auckland flights but worry about losing key Wellington service.
Aratu Forests receives a second enforcement order application in five months.
The new owner was among 'a number of interested parties'.
The Waihī Beach Community Board chairman stepped down at a tense meeting.
Locals will climb Mauao to fundraise for Tauranga councillor Mikaere Sydney.
Tauranga's new on-demand bus service is hugely popular but fares will rise to cover costs.
The first liquidators' report indicates when creditors may be paid by.
Gisborne councillors worry new NES-CF will limit local control over forestry regulations.
Cyclone Gabrielle shifts focus; key climate plans delayed, affecting net-zero goals.
A 6-year-old service started by a reformed former drug lord proposes a move to Waikite.
And is new Mayor Mahé Drysdale happy with the report card?
'It was once facing the wrong way for 10 days,' a local said.
Progress comes after those involved twice feared for its future.
The council is taking legal advice as it decides next steps for the marine precinct deal.
"It's part of our life here."
The council has also been served with judicial review proceedings.
Clive Bibby calls for Gisborne council to take over maintenance of the historic landmarks.