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City that had just 'six' available rentals gets $11.2m boost to build more

The local rental market is 'unbelievably tight', social housing operator says.

Who, when, where: What to know about $21.4m boost for affordable rentals

'It’s our responsibility to look after those who have provided for us.'

'Fanciful': The three words a NZ council is using to approve denser suburban housing

It should be used to describe granny flats or sleepouts, not separate homes, planners say.

Millions needed to fully upgrade Whanganui East Pool

Relocating the outdoor facility could be an option in the future.

Dispute over access to Delaware Bay ends up before Environment Court

Local iwi oppose vehicle access as the area is of cultural significance.

'Quite a lot to digest': Trends show how Whanganui could look in 10 years

With a high-growth model, the district could have a population of 52,981 by 2034.

Intensification plans for Mount Maunganui ‘extremely irresponsible’, hearing told

"Slowly being poisoned": Marae rep concerned at intensification, air quality.

Wayne Brown wants National to tweak its water policy to avoid bills rising $50 a fortnight

Water bills could double over four years to $2720 under National, says Brown.

Wellington mayor says accusations of financial ‘coverup’ are laughable

A Wellington City councillor says a looming debt crisis is being kept behind closed doors.

‘No real thought’: CBD workers facing 'tough choices' ahead of parking changes

CBD workers consider whether their jobs are worth it amid sweeping parking changes.

Lost council project resurfaces

"If you go down there on a Saturday, it’s quite busy and it’s quite dangerous.”

Extra $3.4m approved for Historic Village building work after issues found

Other village buildings may close in the future if found to be 'unsafe'.

Hastings District Council promises prudency after $11.6m deficit reveal; cyclone mainly to blame

About 65 per cent of deficit was attributed to cyclone costs.

Hawke’s Bay Today to host three election candidate evenings as campaign heats up

Candidates will be grilled in the last week before early voting starts.

‘You guys are all we’ve got’: Mount air quality report sparks plea

A report on premature deaths and pollution could be a tool in BOPRC’s kit to clean the air

The case for celebrating Auckland’s anniversary on September 18

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei wants to start a conversation about changing Auckland’s anniversary.