New Zealand'Waste of money': Should more than $500k in unused rates have been refunded?A majority in the community wanted the money back, but the council chose to reallocate it.07 Nov 09:45 PM
New ZealandDrugs, theft, safety fears: Tourism village's emergency housing motel impactsPeople of Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village have welcomed visitors for 200+ years.07 Nov 02:16 AM
New ZealandThieves, vandals target pools: Showers, basin stolenShower fittings and a wash basin were among items stolen.07 Nov 12:58 AM
New ZealandEmergency housing: 'Battle-weary' Rotorua residents tell of distressMotel use resulted in distrust and disbelief in agencies involved, a lawyer says.06 Nov 10:45 PM
New ZealandWhy Tauranga's new mayor, councillors support industrial rates risesTauranga's industrial businesses are paying at least double in rates than residents.06 Nov 09:16 PM
New Zealand'Get rid of it': Gisborne councillors discuss Grey St trial safety concerns with staffProtesters demand change as councillors debate Grey St intersection safety issues.06 Nov 03:38 AM
New ZealandEmergency motel issues 'significantly worse' if contracts end now – MinistryThe Government wants to keep operating them for another year.05 Nov 04:05 PM
New ZealandMural magic: Kiwi artists bring life to Gisborne's city centreResidents 'spruce up' the city’s derelict spaces with paint and scrubbing brushes.05 Nov 04:12 AM
New ZealandKaipara councillor wears a Mickey Mouse T-shirt to meetings over 'worrying state of democracy'The mayor disagrees with the councillor's comments.04 Nov 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Unsupported allegations': Tauranga mayor backs staff 'targeted' on social mediaSocial media comments about Tauranga City Council 'unfairly targeted council staff'.04 Nov 04:13 AM
New ZealandFrom tired to jazzed up: Gisborne’s main street’s spring cleanDonations include paint, plywood, and supplies, as local artists create a town mural.01 Nov 04:07 AM
New ZealandReport card: How Rotorua Lakes Council scored over past yearThe mayor also shared a message.01 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Pretty meaty actions': Hopes for air quality pushMount industrial businesses have agreed to lower their environmental impact. Is it enough?31 Oct 08:17 PM
New ZealandWider, longer alcohol bans could be on the way for RaglanHuntly, Tuakau, Pōkeno, Mercer and Taupiri could be affected by proposed bylaw changes.31 Oct 07:50 PM
New ZealandMP Jamie Arbuckle on his ‘darkest day’ and ‘doing the right thing’NZ First MP has officially stepped back from his Marlborough District Council role.31 Oct 03:42 AM
New ZealandTe Kautuku pilot project showcases digital infrastructure for regenerative farmingThe project redefines land use, integrating digital infrastructure for sustainability.31 Oct 03:18 AM
New Zealand'A commitment': Meatworker's riverside restorationRoss Hawthorne and a group of volunteers have already planted 4900 native seedlings.29 Oct 09:16 PM
New ZealandNew $300,000 city sculpture to be revealedA 7m sculpture inspired by nature and Māori imagery will be unveiled in Tauranga's CBD.29 Oct 06:13 PM
New ZealandWellington councillors warned to 'get on with it and behave'Councillors have met for the first time public since the Crown observer decision.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCall for freedom camping clampdownUnder-fire freedom campers say they do support local businesses on their travels.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga marine precinct sale ‘unconscionable’, meeting toldThe sale of Tauranga's marine precinct for $13.9m has angered fishing businesses.27 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Looking after our legacy': What's next in fight to keep out clam invaders'We’re going to do our best to ensure the danger to our lake and whenua doesn’t get here.'26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSewerage scheme dispute: Fence comes down at tapu lakeMembers of the local iwi say they will continue to fight.25 Oct 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Better off having a free dumping system?': Illegal dumping doubles amid rubbish sticker resalesGisborne's kerbside rubbish sticker trade online raises fears of illegal dumping.25 Oct 04:23 AM
New ZealandRegional councillor denies grandstanding claim after meeting removalAllan Birchfield: 'I’m just trying to do my best for the people who elected me.'24 Oct 10:39 PM
New Zealand'Voices of the people': Man claims public comments censoredLimiting comments and feedback creates an echo chamber, says resident.24 Oct 06:40 PM
New Zealand‘Trail of broken promises’: $34m council land sale disappoints hapūA Tauranga hapū wanted to build homes for its whanau but the land was sold to developers.24 Oct 06:30 PM
New ZealandRural families devastated as key bridges lost in Cyclone Gabrielle remain unfundedOnly two of eight cyclone-damaged bridges will be funded; families face ongoing isolation.24 Oct 04:17 AM
KahuMāori ward contenders told ‘do the homework’'Don’t leave it to the last minute, get your whānau wrapped around you.'23 Oct 10:51 PM
New Zealand'Grinch' councillor quizzes teen reps on political affiliations'Are there any [youth] councillors here that may be affiliated with the National Party?'23 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandGisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz urges voter participation in local electionsTime to invite younger people and make them aware of roles council plays23 Oct 07:56 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau appears to like Instagram comments suggesting Govt intervention a 'hit-job'The mayor's account has since un-liked the comments.22 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandDog walkers slam new rules limiting numbersAuckland Council plans to limit the number of dogs walked by a person at one time.22 Oct 09:39 PM
New ZealandCouncil opts for most expensive option for Southland MuseumA public mood of “just get on and do it”, says councillor.22 Oct 08:05 PM
