Mahé Drysdale on high-density housing and cutting red tape
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Gisborne Study launched to track virus in shellfish after sewage spills
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Rotorua Museum restoration secures extra funding, construction set to start
A project years in the making, the museum is set to be humming with activity very soon.
'We'll f***ing kill you': Claims of death threat in clash over sacred lake
The response: 'You're gonna take that tapu home with you'
Former PM calls out Kāinga Ora criticisms, says it has been 'unfairly targeted'
'I think there's been a bit of a beat-up here.'
Dancing diary: personalities revealed and bones left intact during week six
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Gisborne council debates forestry levy and a higher rate to cover prosecution costs
Council debates forestry levy and a higher rate to cover prosecution costs.
Top teen skateboarder stoked as council does a 180 on new skatepark
He dreams of being able to train and compete on a smooth surface in his hometown.
Western Bay’s draft rates rises ‘unaffordable’ – ratepayers
Mayor says council has done its best to keep increases as low as possible.
Gisborne debates Ormond Rd safety amid heavy truck concerns
NZTA is to consider Gisborne road funding in an upcoming review.
Mayor Stoltz fights for Kiwibank’s return to Gisborne
Mayor Rehette Stoltz is concerned about Gisborne losing Kiwibank's physical presence.
Speed limits to be lowered around 21 Tauranga schools
The 40km/h limits will apply around pick-up and drop-off times.
Sewerage scheme decision drives up rates rise
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'Highly debated' holiday rental charge gets green-light
But some hosts could pay thousands less than first proposed.
Council spends millions on wastewater, stormwater improvements
DrainWise programme aims to curb Gisborne sewage overflows.
'Hell of a lot better': Millions more in council money for sewerage scheme
Ratepayers will pay a greater share to reduce costs for households involved in the scheme.
Full within 10 years: Council debates future burial solutions as Gisborne cemetery fills up
Taruheru Cemetery is expected to reach full capacity within the next 10 years.
'We should be really worried': Gisborne to fight NZTA plan
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Returning city land to mana whenua marks ‘exciting new relationship’
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Rotorua Lakes Council seeks injunction to stop Tarawera scheme interference
Council says legal action follows interference with construction of $29m scheme.
Give it a go: Controversial Grey St trial backed by council
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Commuter ferry could set sail in Tauranga
Auckland water taxi company is prepared to build two ferries if council subsidises fares.