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.
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.'
Kiwifruit growers' court appeal dismissed, rates hike here to stay
It concludes a two-and-a-half-year battle between orchardists and the council.