
Mixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefuls
Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.
Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.
Hundreds of thousands of litres are disappearing every day.
"It's just the beginning, and it's looking like it's going to snow which is great."
The regional councillor and former two-term mayor is back for another go.
The Police Commissioner said he hoped to see work start on a new Whanganui HQ this year.
Local iwi held a karakia for the man but a rahui was not placed on the mountain.
Ohakune's Old Coach Road counted 3994 visitors in January alone.
Elijah Pue and Adie Doyle are the first to put their names forward for the mayoral race.
Regional connectivity was more in demand than urban services in submissions to Horizons.
Now Whanganui district set to follow in footsteps with service expected from mid-2024.
Elijah Pue says the move will help remove barriers to voting
Rail was very popular among submitters to Horizons public transport plans.
Taihape's Reuben Alabaster will attempt the record later this year.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson will deliver the Budget on Thursday, May 19, at 2pm.
"The ball is in the Ministry of Health and DHBs' court, not in ours."
One seller in Ohakune was selling Gib boards at a price of $410 each.
Utiku take on Taihape in Saturday's derby match.
"They're not going to be picking up the phone and rushing to make an offer."
However, members of the C4LD coalition believe their plan will "rescue" water reforms.
The historic theatre will be developed into a multi-purpose space.
The trails cover 400km across Whanganui and Ruapehu
"It still doesn't feel real. I don't really know how to describe it."
Landlords can choose from a range of rewards in return for offering accommodation
Mayor Don Cameron had to use his casting vote in the split decision.
A fire crew was called on Tuesday night to extinguish a group of burning trees.
Jess Hotter sits on top of the Freeride World Tour standings heading into the final event.
Mayor Don Cameron warned the move would gain nothing but was outvoted.
CCTV footage could show at which end of the building the Eastown Timber fire started.
"She's like an icon really. She's very special."