New ZealandNew lifejacket rule aims to minimise deaths on the waterBay of Plenty boaties will need to don a lifejacket in boats under 6m while underway.18 Sep 08:05 PM
KahuTrust Tairāwhiti partners with Nāti Growth on i-Site development at beachfront locationNati Growth acquires Captain Morgans site, planning renovations and potential i-Site.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne Mayor Stoltz seeks public input on pool funding amid low revenue per admissionMayor Stoltz seeks public input on pool funding amid low revenue per admission.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Kahu‘We’re not a charity’: No pay for councillor on medical leaveTauranga’s first Māori ward councillor has not yet been able to take up his role.17 Sep 10:08 PM
New Zealand'Horrendous noise': Hunt neighbour '100% sick of' hounds howling at 2am'I don’t want to be a grumpy neighbour, I don’t begrudge anyone their sport.'17 Sep 05:49 PM
New ZealandLIGHTS OUT: District council addresses faulty LEDs impacting urban street light networkCouncil pursuing a warranty claim with original hardware supplier16 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We will carry on': Boss at country's busiest CAB determined to keep doors openFunding has been slashed by thousands of dollars.15 Sep 09:05 PM
New ZealandCouncillors approve lease for Gisborne multisports hub developmentGisborne's Victoria Sport and Recreation Hub moves closer to reality with lease approval.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Devastated’: Tauranga ferry proposal shelvedThe regional council declines a bid for money to help pay for Mount to Tauranga service.13 Sep 07:30 AM
New Zealand'Serious concerns' over potential motel conversions for housing in RotoruaRotorua's mayor is worried motels could be turned into housing.13 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandForestry sector's claims of council inexperience disputed by local environmentalistsEnvironmentalists say forestry industry needs to look at its own failings.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnvironmentalists and farmers question Govt proposals on forestry rulesForestry Minister cites 'unworkable regulatory burden' as a reason for proposed changes.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti councillors divided on freshwater planningGisborne councillors ponder whether to wait for national guidance on freshwater planning.06 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuFar North council sticks with Māori ward, but challenges polling requirementThe Far North District Council is the last of 45 to decide on its Māori ward.06 Sep 06:08 AM
New Zealand'Eyesore": Graffiti attacks triple - costing ratepayers $100k'Our public spaces are meant for everyone to enjoy, and vandalism ... ruins this.'06 Sep 06:05 AM
New ZealandCity with 'best water' looks at how best to deliver itNew laws mean councils need to review how best to provide water services.06 Sep 01:02 AM
New Zealand$1.9b for transport: Where it will be spent in Bay of PlentyCash boost part of $32.9b National Land Transport Programme for 2024-2027.05 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne's DrainWise programme hailed a success by mayorGisborne's DrainWise scheme hailed for boosting sewage system capacity during wet weather.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne school denies breaching resource consent for five yearsGisborne school seems to have breached consent by operating classes on ground floor.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Paddling the waka together’ – Western Bay votes to keep its Māori ward'We're just getting kicked left, right and centre just for trying to be a Māori.'02 Sep 06:25 PM
New Zealand'Ghost dog': Owner who fought $300 fine questions city's canine dataIt comes as the council spends $30k chasing owners of unregistered dogs.31 Aug 07:01 AM
New Zealand‘I’m stuck’: Hope fades in a community of ‘valueless’ homes'Nobody would buy it... the threat is right there and nothing has been fixed.'31 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandTidal lane touted for Turret Rd but is too late?Tauranga City Council is seeking funding for the $82m 15th Ave to Welcome Bay project30 Aug 05:02 PM
New ZealandSocial media fuelling division: District councillorOnline abuse rising in NZ but interactions mainly positive for Gisborne councillors.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful, gentle soul': Rotorua acknowledges death of Kiingi TūheitiaA long-time friend shares his sadness at the news of the king's death.30 Aug 03:39 AM
New ZealandMayor's message to keyboard warriors: Come for a cuppaThe Gisborne Mayor commends Nicola Willis' call to challenge online trolls and abuse.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'The heart of Māoridom': Rotorua decides on Māori wardsAbout 60 people came to hear what the decision would be.28 Aug 07:03 AM
New Zealand'Blue highway': Tauranga ferry service still on the cardsA ferry service between Mount Maunganui and Tauranga could be on the way in 2025.28 Aug 05:46 AM
New ZealandGisborne's disaster response earns praise and awards at Local Government NZ eventGisborne's mayor celebrates awards, reflects on the region's frequent severe storms.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sleeping with the fishes': New boat ramp fees cannedHow much the council collected in two months - and what will be refunded.27 Aug 07:07 AM
KahuNorthland Regional Council keeps Māori seats but pushes back against pollingNorthland Regional Council pushes back against polling27 Aug 05:36 AM
New ZealandFluoride debate: Tauranga seeks extension to deadlineThere was standing room only inside the council chambers.26 Aug 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Another Ihumātao': 100 attend hīkoi against sewerage pipelineA group leader believes so long as iwi are on their land, work nearby cannot begin.26 Aug 04:49 AM
New ZealandGisborne council wins legal battles, but who pays the fines?Environmentalists question if forestry companies or insurance pays penalties.23 Aug 05:00 PM
