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Opposition takes aim at Super City

'Dithering' council says it's got better, no thanks to Govt

Bay of Plenty tries to snuff out outdoor smoking

The Western BOP District Council is trying to stop smoking outdoors with a smokefree policy targeting 30 of the district's beaches.

Developers fear zone plan would cost them millions

Hide opens door to privatised water deals

The Government is planning to make it easier for private companies to take over water and wastewater services from councils.

Queenstown brings in new liquor ban

Wharf design contest fails to win over public

Design professionals and Aucklanders are unimpressed with the designs for Queens Wharf.

<i>Editorial:</i> No excuse for second-rate Queens Wharf

Deadly slug spread unknown: experts