$3.5m bridge aims to reduce flooding in Moerewa, Ōtiria
Old Pokapu Rd bridge blamed for worsening Moerewa’s devastating floods.
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Work starts on $186 million battery farm at Ruakākā.
Northland councils speak out in New Zealand’s local government review
“We need to give councils the power to make the right decisions for our mokopuna.”
National ticketing system on the way for public transport
The National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.
Ex-Whangārei mayor fined $15,500 for air pollution, refused discharge without conviction
The judge said Stan Semenoff took two years to finally school his staff on handling fires.
Ex-Whangārei mayor convicted of polluting air
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Northland gets tough on rule-breaking boaties
Northland council gets tough on rule-breaking boaties.
Northland iwi wins top biosecurity award for Waipoua restoration project
Te Roroa is returning 900ha of former pine forest to native bush and food gardens.
Whangārei dog's whereabouts unknown following fatal attack on another dog
Owner of dangerous Whangarei dog fined $1500 for its attack on another dog.
Council tells staff not to spread Covid misinformation
All four Northland councils have developed Covid 19 policies.
Fears for Mangawhai sandspit over seabed sand mining
Sand mining could affect Mangawhai Sandspit - NRC.
Two Māori seats confirmed from Northland Regional Council representation review
Two councillors will be elected in a region-wide Māori constituency at the next election.
Govt allocates nearly $151,000 towards investigation on mercury contamination
Ngāti Hau pleased with investigation into mercury contamination at Puhipihi mine.
Environmentalist conducts survey on discarded single-use masks
Whangārei environmentalist Dr Manue Martinez collects 211 disposable face masks in a week.
Students learn about collaboration and environmental sustainability
Students plant 1500 native trees to protect the harbour and habitat for native birds.
Northland dune lakes are torn between saving native biodiversity and trout fishery
KDC Reserve Management Plan 2016 identifies trout as pest fish, continues ban on release.
Landowners urged to reverse poor wetlands record
Wetlands have value as natural areas of carbon storage, says biodiversity advisor.
Contaminated water and waste at Ruakākā site removed since last year
Site operators to be billed once clean-up sorted in Ruakākā.
300 jobs on the line if Marsden Pt oil refinery closes
Shareholders to vote in August on whether to turn Marsden Pt into 'import terminal only'.
Regional council does up and sells out, wants new reno job
Regional council sells Kensington Crossing, looks for new CBD project.
A guide to the big issue of Significant Natural Areas
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Ngātiwai Trust Board opposed to SNA policy on Māori land
Ngātiwai Trust Board opposes SNA policy applying to Māori land.
Auckland to Kerikeri growth corridor planned to aid development
Urban growth corridor stretching from Auckland to the Bay of Islands moves closer.
Snorkelling programme takes out top environmental award
Northland's environmental champions have been recognised in the regional council awards.
'Mass mobilisation' over SNA policy
FNDC has extended deadline for responses to proposed SNA as protests take place.
Ninety Mile Beach Management Plan launches
Te Rautaki o Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe is set to be launched in Ahipara.
Iwi unhappy at 'lack of consultation' over power project
A Northland farming trust plans to generate 3 megawatts of hydro-electric power.
Northland mum launches petition to bring back school bus
Deputy principal: 'For the sake of a class of kids, every other kid's missing the bus.'
Hapu wants council prosecuted after eels minced in pump
Eels chopped in Hikurangi Swamp pumps spark call for council prosecution.
What do Northland councils think about repeal of RMA?
The Government is replacing the RMA with three new Acts this parliamentary term.
Mystery surrounds koi carp's appearance in Northland lake
Authorities were earlier warned of angry trout anglers threatening to release pest fish.
Authorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake
10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.