Auckland golf course at centre of flood plan debate as decision looms
'Why would you want to save the golf course when homes and businesses are being ruined?'
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'Rewarding journey': Long-serving Hastings councillor steps down
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Dead against it? Freedom camping at cemeteries set for a crackdown
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Protesters tell council to 'stop the spend' as they face 12% rates hike
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Teen's track death: Transport bosses reject call to ban or slow trains after school
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Napier councillor Richard McGrath running for mayor, says city is prioritising 'nice-to-haves'
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Oyster farms to close after sewage overflows, Watercare fix years away
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Release date set for Auckland's long-awaited property revaluations
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More than 100 council jobs hit by restructure, staff told not to go to media
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Rotorua locals have their say on city's future
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'Top dollar for no services': Residents decry council neglect
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Andrew Little formally launches mayoralty campaign
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Vehicle dwellers spark tension at beachside community
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'Just not sustainable': Rally planned to protest 12% rates increase
Organisers say the proposed 12% rates increase is unsustainable.
Tauranga Mayor finally buys home in city - why he isn't moving in yet
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Anger in Auckland as groups square off for siren battles
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'It's extreme': Water rates hike sparks anger in Hawke's Bay
Mayor Walker says the rate hike is due to past underinvestment and growing regulations.
200 new retirement homes coming to Putāruru as Overdale Estate hits stage two
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'Unique opportunity': $2.5m development for inner-city living in Hastings
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Long-serving regional councillor resigns
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Mark Peterson: Why councils should embrace asset recycling for growth
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Jim McElwain: Realise assets to fund more infrastructure
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Ruapehu council grappling $700,000 overspend
A review is under way and the mayor says it must be 'done in a fair and just way'.
'Past the first hurdle' - Fletcher Living on progress at $500m The Hill
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