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Operation Trolley: Why Rotorua’s top cop says opposition worked

Police positive that many homeless had since referred to agencies.

Hundreds sign petition to keep busy stretch of highway 80km/h

Mayor is urging NZTA for safety improvements on the highway stretch.

Councillor seeks inquiry into commission’s decisions

Mayor Mahé Drysdale said focusing on past issues won't help the council progress.

‘Slap in the face’: Gisborne residents fight speed limit changes

NZTA seeks input over plans to lift limit on part of State Highway 35 back to 100km/h.

‘Low trust’: Mount Maunganui street closure sparks community tension

Mayor Mahé Drysdale said road changes aim to balance safety and accessibility.

Māori ward councillors aim for re-election in Gisborne elections

Rhonda Tibble highlights the importance of bringing a Māori world view to council.

Local water services: Should Rotorua go it alone?

Options include an in-house model or partnering with other councils.

‘Desperate need’: Calls grow for Pāpāmoa East community hub

A Pāpāmoa East centre needs to be prioritised, a reverend says.

Should the night market move? And who should pay more for the new sewerage scheme?

What the council wants public feedback on this year.

Marine precinct sale could cause ‘irreversible harm’, court told

Tauranga City Council says it is not obliged to provide facilities for working boats.

Trust Tairāwhiti unveils Gisborne city makeover ideas for families

Shops may co-ordinate late-night shopping under the new initiative.

‘We made history’: Pipeline protesters say they’re staying

It comes after seven arrests overnight as construction work restarted.

Council cans waterfront walkway, projects 12.5% rates rise

Mayor Mahe Drysdale says the council's budget is a 'ceiling ... not a target'.

Rotorua considers new bottle store freeze to tackle alcohol harm

It comes as the city sets a new national record for liquor licence opposition.

Hopes for more homes, more jobs in regional deal

Western Bay of Plenty hopes to secure one of the Government's sought-after regional deals.

Kiwa Pools' code browns prove costly

Gisborne’s Kiwa Pools closed 11 times from November to February for 'code brown' events.

‘Persistent difficulties’: Education Ministry shutting down Cobham School

Cobham primary school will close on June 27 after over 60 years in operation.

‘Managing decline’: Gisborne councillors urge action on Tolaga Bay Wharf

The wharf, which had $5.5m of restoration work done in 2014, remains half-closed.