Gisborne land-use shift: new rules to combat erosion risk
Gisborne may limit land use due to erosion risk management.
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Protesters and petition aim to end cycle-friendly Grey St trial
The council is calling for patience and understanding as tempers flare.
'Critical time': Decision on golf course lease delayed
If approved, one option could mean it gets a year's notice to get off the green.
Gisborne faces costly clean-up as woody debris clog beaches and waterways
Dismayed and disheartened by yet another debris build-up.
Petition calls for Palestine flag to fly outside Gisborne District Council
GDC empathetic but foreign policy is a matter for the Government, says mayor.
Gisborne CBD saved from alcohol policy ban
New Class 1 restaurants are not allowed to open within 150m of 'sensitive sites'.
Councillor cites Nazi experiments in fluoride debate
Robert Lee said the lesson from Nuremberg was 'informed consent'.
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Tauranga mayoral race: Doug Owens says council needs renewed perspective
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
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A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Minister green-lights six-storey buildings in downtown Mount Maunganui
The changes will allow greater development capacity, the minister says.
Tairāwhiti Civil Defence's proactive steps during severe weather
Gisborne residents are proactive in severe weather and more aware of emergency plans.
'Hopelessness and betrayal': Councillor backs call for sewerage scheme investigation
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Northland councils stick with Māori wards despite Government push
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Tauranga mayoral race: John Robson’s plan for affordable housing
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
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Cut-off farmers get specialised first aid training, as repairing bridges is taking time
Ongoing wait taking a mental toll on stricken farmers.
‘Heartbreaking’ reality of air pollution in Mount Maunganui
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Tauranga mayoral race: How Greg Brownless would fix Tauranga
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Mahé Drysdale on high-density housing and cutting red tape
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Three, two, one, jump! Children make a splash at opening of leisure pool
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Tauranga mayoral race: Aurel Braguta wants to reduce costs
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Mayoral hopeful Tina Salisbury's 'cutting-edge' vision for Tauranga
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
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Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Jos Nagels
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Rotorua CBD crime: What the latest police data shows
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Gisborne Study launched to track virus in shellfish after sewage spills
Gisborne Council to study shellfish safety after wet weather sewage spills
Concern Gisborne council resource planning effort will be superseded by reforms
Feds concerned Gisborne council resource planning effort will be superseded by reforms.
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Donna Hannah
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