Local Democracy Reporter - Gisborne
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Thousands spent on unsuccessful wallaby hunt
Droppings discovered which likely belonged to a wallaby but the culprit was never found.
Predator-free programme on ice due to lack of funds
An ambitious project to rid Southland of pests has been put on hold amid financial issues.
Council opts for most expensive option for Southland Museum
A public mood of “just get on and do it”, says councillor.
The remote Southland village that will eventually disappear
Those who call the place home do so under an annual licence agreement with the council.
‘I’m stuck’: Hope fades in a community of ‘valueless’ homes
'Nobody would buy it... the threat is right there and nothing has been fixed.'
Community newsletter column sparks $7K council investigation
Tensions rise as independent investigation deems board's email 'unprofessional'.
CCTV cameras fall victim to cost-cutting despite community feedback
CCTV in the small Southland town of Winton has been a hot topic over the past six months.
'A killer': Battle to find a place to live in idyllic Southland town
'If we’ve got any young people wanting jobs out here, they can’t find anywhere to live.'
‘Gone berserk’: Ongoing vandals plague small town's public toilets
Toilet block has been hit by vandals many times, forcing council to explore new solutions.
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark subject to code of conduct complaint
The mayor used racially charged language when he appeared on a satirical news show.
‘Drastically unfair’: The landowner facing a 500 per cent rates hike
The Christchurch-based owner has challenged the proposed increase.
Council suitcase used once after ‘exorbitant’ purchase
Expensive suitcase used for bringing back delicate items stored out of sight in archives.
Data gap raises concern over housing for former prisoners
New research details the social cost of unstable housing.
Top scientist posts anti-Govt views on social media
Murry Cave has retained the council's support despite the posts.
Kiwifruit growers' court appeal dismissed, rates hike here to stay
It concludes a two-and-a-half-year battle between orchardists and the council.
‘Needs to be addressed’: Meng Foon calls for action over poor Māori health outcomes
Meng Foon said Māori continue to bear the brunt of inequality.
Fight goes on for Māori locked out of whenua by perpetual leases
"They’ve got land sitting there and they can’t build houses on it."
Kiwi climber shares story of horror 80ft Yosemite fall
Anna Parsons broke nearly every bone in her body after a nightmare rock climbing fall.
Family break into empty Kāinga Ora home amid housing shortage
'Nowadays we have to take things into our own hands.'