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Tauranga City Council to consider fluoridation directive
Tauranga’s new council must decide if work to fluoridate the city’s water should continue.
'Good shot': Could this region get the first Govt deal?
Neighbouring councils are 'ready to go' on a proposal.
Farmers, environmentalists differ over draft emission reduction plan
Gisborne council says the draft Emission Reduction Plan is too vague.
Community newsletter column sparks $7K council investigation
Tensions rise as independent investigation deems board's email 'unprofessional'.
Power to the people: Initiative aimed at reducing region's electricity prices
Tairāwhiti leaders plan locally owned renewable grids to combat soaring electricity bills
$164 million Cameron Rd upgrade fails to secure NZTA funding
Funding for the $164m Cameron Rd project in Tauranga has been declined by NZTA.
'Stuff off you pathetic little troll': Nicola Willis hits back at abuse, threats
There is fear a normalised 'toxic environment' will impact female representation.
'Punitive': Congestion fees would punish struggling families - councillor
A Rotorua councillor says the solution to traffic gridlock is something else entirely.
'Do the right thing': Northland Māori leader calls on PM to ‘sack’ Act from coalition
Pita Tipene said the Kaipara meeting felt unsafe at times.
Deputy mayor ‘flabbergasted’ by $4.8 million price tag for crossing
'We certainly can’t expect ratepayers to pay for it,' says Bex Johnson.
'Locked out': Pipeline protestors met with cameras, fencing
A protestor says they are occupying their own land and have no plans to stop.
Matanuku Mahuika steps down as Eastland Group chairman after five-year tenure
Mahuika ends five-year tenure as chairman of Eastland Group.
Kaipara ratepayers face $25k bill after Māori ward abolished
The review is required under new government legislation.
Innovative digital platform funds native planting and pest control on East Coast
The East Coast Exchange has hit a funding milestone for nature work.
Community housing provider sought to take on pensioner flats
It hopes it will lead to better outcomes for its tenants.
Protecting paradise: The fresh push to stop rubbish being dumped on a sacred maunga
Kiri Danielle has cleaned up rubbish dumped on the mountain over the past 12 years.
Gisborne councillors confused over stricter local alcohol policy
Councillors confused over revised alcohol policy; thought it was to relax, not restrict
Iwi group gets $30,000 to help with wallaby eradication work
The group is made up of seven iwi wanting to rid their whenua of the pest.
Lake Rotokākahi protest: Council injunction bid fails - for now
The decision came with a 'word of warning' to protesters.
Gisborne councillors vote to keep Māori wards, binding poll next year
Māori make up 56% of Gisborne but are historically underrepresented in local government.
'Resurrecting an old practice': Locals petition for natural burial site
Nearly 400 people want the option in Rotorua.
Gisborne CBD eyesores: Mayor seeks new rules for building upkeep
Gisborne's mayor urges Govt for stronger laws to tackle derelict buildings in CBDs.
Kaipara District Council votes to disestablish Māori ward
Mayor Craig Jepson said he was elated at the decision.
Māori leader calls for Kaipara mayor’s resignation over Māori ward move
Dame Naida Glavish says push to scrap Māori ward is unacceptable.
Gisborne council staff report abuse at Grey St protest
Council chief executive posts on incident, police investigating
Kaipara council poised to become first to can Māori ward
Mayor Craig Jepson said he would be voting to remove the ward.
Councillors push for immediate start of Grey St trial
Grey St Trial in Gisborne delayed; awaits AI camera approval.
'Frustrated and ashamed': Mayor faces backlash for 'shut down' in meeting
The councillor involved in the exchange is New Zealand's longest-serving.
Gisborne's property buyouts lead to unexpected financial loss
Likely to be cheaper to demolish houses in many cases: GDC chief executive.
Ben McCann withdraws bar licence amid legal battles in Gisborne
McCann withdraws liquor licence after costly appeal delays.
'Limiting': Few options for council with new Māori wards as bill passes
'I look at this with disdain to be honest,' Māori ward councillor says.
Only re-elected member of sacked council pleased to 'keep championing the cause'
The Pāpāmoa ward councillor is the only one from the 2019 council to be re-elected.
'Our job is to engage': Drysdale disappointed at Tauranga turnout
Only 38.7% of voters cast a ballot in Tauranga's first council election for five years.