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'A bit traumatic': Crankworx 2024 worth millions to city despite boycott blow
Between a boycott and sponsorship struggles, there were still successes and learnings.
Gisborne library faces abuse incidents as councillors discuss safety concerns
Behaviours range from theft and fighting to using the outside of the building as a toilet.
Tauranga council projects spurned for fast-tracking
Tauranga City Council is disappointed that its fast-track applications have been declined
CCTV spree: Rotorua CBD crime crackdown plan expanding to suburbs
It includes rolling out new cameras to catch and deter crims.
Consent reforms needed to fix 'overkill' system – builder
Changes to the building consent system are welcomed as it is currently arduous.
'Essentially... allocated nothing': Road funding snub frustrates mayor
'Rotorua seems to keep missing out.'
Pools or poo pipe? City debates where it should invest $2 million
The mayor says the community wants its spas back. But major project costs are climbing.
Mahé Drysdale's uncle spent $56k in fruitless bid to beat nephew in election
Who spent the most on their bid for a seat at the Tauranga City Council table?
Living in limbo: Motorhome dwellers seek secure parking
Kawerau resident Christine Larsen argues for a secure facility for those in motorhomes.
Gisborne cross-sector group established to guide landowners of highly erodible land
Forestry Minister Todd McClay said a range of tools would be available with the changes.
Ngāpuhi hapū leader calls for $8 billion Treaty redress during Govt visit
Minister Paul Goldsmith said his purpose at the hui was to listen.
Pipeline protest: Council restarts legal action to protect work site
A protester says the council's issues could have been avoided if it listened better.
‘State-of-the-art’: Refurbished children’s unit opens at Rotorua Hospital
Health minister Dr Shane Reti opened unit on Tuesday.
Dog owner ‘gutted’ by lack of action after Border Collie ‘ripped open’
He says his 13-year-old Border Collie, Molly, was 'ripped open' in an attack by two dogs.
Meeting digest: New dog rules set, Te Arawa-council committee in the works
The council debated for more than five hours in the public portion of the meeting.
Kaipara council keeps political review despite pending Māori ward ruling
Judge yet to rule on legal challenge on whether Māori ward remains in place for election.
'Bulls***' call as Rotorua council agrees lease offer for golf land
A controversial guillotine clause remains.
NOise VACANCY: Transforming Gisborne's vacant spaces into temporary vibrant art installations
It’s about the joy of seeing something or experiencing something out of your ordinary day.
City could face 'extreme' penalties after fluoride extension denied
Tauranga’s mayor is disappointed the council has been denied an extension to fluoridate.
Gisborne’s Citizens’ Assembly aims for fair land use solutions
A civic lottery will select 35-40 locals to explore fair land use amid climate challenges.
'Long overdue': Accessibility advocate backs 400% parking fine increase
He says the new fine, set to go live October 1, is a step in the right direction.
Council supports lake sewerage project continuing
Councillors voted to support project continuing in public-excluded part of meeting.
Dogs are 'family': Why vet says city's decades-old ban should go
He has set out to 'champion the good dogs and the good people'.
'Ripped to shreds': Woman mauled by three dogs calls for harsher penalties
Victim lobbies for stricter rules and enforcement after horror attack.
Council ‘got it wrong’ with controversial road closure, meeting told
More than $5 million in fines have been issued since the controversial closure.
Gisborne road safety funding slashed by half
The council is set to receive $554,000 for road safety, 56% less than requested funding.
New lifejacket rule aims to minimise deaths on the water
Bay of Plenty boaties will need to don a lifejacket in boats under 6m while underway.
Trust Tairāwhiti partners with Nāti Growth on i-Site development at beachfront location
Nati Growth acquires Captain Morgans site, planning renovations and potential i-Site.
Gisborne Mayor Stoltz seeks public input on pool funding amid low revenue per admission
Mayor Stoltz seeks public input on pool funding amid low revenue per admission.
‘We’re not a charity’: No pay for councillor on medical leave
Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor has not yet been able to take up his role.
'Horrendous noise': Hunt neighbour '100% sick of' hounds howling at 2am
'I don’t want to be a grumpy neighbour, I don’t begrudge anyone their sport.'
LIGHTS OUT: District council addresses faulty LEDs impacting urban street light network
Council pursuing a warranty claim with original hardware supplier
'We will carry on': Boss at country's busiest CAB determined to keep doors open
Funding has been slashed by thousands of dollars.