Ratepayers across Northland face big rates rises
Inflation and a tight labour market among reasons given for big jumps.
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Trolley town: Tourism hotspot counting cost of dumped shopping carts
Ratepayers are footing the bill, with hundreds removed each month.
Cancelled plans for Omanawa Falls full access a 'lose-lose'
Concern rescuers will have to save people who risk their 'stupid skins' reaching base.
'Charging like wounded bulls': Western Bay council drafts rates, fee rises
An increase in user fees and charges is also expected.
Open roads: Brynderwyns given the green light; Mangamuka timeline to be revealed
Easter travellers will be able to travel with greater ease over the Brynderwyn Hills.
The Kiwi city with a CBD 'in crisis'
The organisation which represents and promotes CBD businesses says 'it's dead'.
Whangārei ratepayers to contribute up to $11.4m to Oruku conference centre at Town Basin
Whangārei's Oruku Conference And Events Centre to get more ratepayer funding.
Rotorua club withdraws venue hire for controversial anti-co-governance event
The council, however, may yet play host.
Campaign to raise electoral option awareness
The campaign will inform voters of Māori descent about their options.
Council to partly bailout Hundertwasser Arts Centre to stave off insolvency
Without the money the centre faced insolvency before the end of the financial year.
Bin removal stings: Dog walker 'disgusted' after carrying pooch's poo for 5km
It removed its bins to deter wasps at a popular Rotorua lake.
Kawerau quakes: Residents leave town as damage assessed
Mayor Faylene Tunui described Saturday as “a rough day”.
Northland views wanted on plan to stop spread of invasive seaweeds and pests
Views sought on plan to stop invasive seaweeds devastating Northland's eastern harbours,
Setting the rates: Council picks 'engagement' over consultation for plan
Councillor 'comfortable this is a sensible approach'.
Whangārei Harbour - and others on Northland’s east coast - at risk from new, invasive pest seaweeds
Highly invasive seaweed major threat to Northland's east coast harbours.
Foiled flush: Rain blamed as sewer overflows rise in region
'We ask people to please only flush the three P’s'
Fish of the Year: Ocean giant takes over from petite seaweed-living rarity
The manta ray is making its move to overtake smaller competitors in Fish of the Year.
'We don’t want to turn these people away': Homelessness blamed for library incidents
There have been 15 incidents of antisocial behaviour at He Puna Manawa library in Tauranga
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.”
Elderly housing crisis: 20 Rotorua council flats sit empty waiting on refurb
Members of the retired community say fixing up the flats should be a priority.
Council ‘disappointed’ by local government review
Commission chairwoman Anne Tolley says the review was the one chance to get it right.
Dog parks paws-itive step for Western Bay centres
Development of the parks will take place this year and next.
Council pools and halls likely to cost users more
Commissioners feel proposed increased fees to facilities aren't high enough.
Marae disappointed heavy industry will stay
'It’s not just the air pollution, it's the congestion and all of that.'
Closing time: How Eastern Bay councils' policy could affect last call
Alcohol sale hours could become standardised across the region if the policy is adopted.
'Worst display of behaviour': Councillors clash over town centre funding
'Everyone suddenly turned on their own little patch.'
Hillside of privet nothing to sneeze at, says BOP council
The council has come under pressure to eradicate the pest plant from an escarpment.
Sports clubs to protest at council 'extinction notices'
'If you’re going to go and destroy other assets you need to have a good reason.'
Whakatāne stopbanks not fit to stop flooding, council told
How close the city came to flooding when Edgecumbe did has accelerated the works.
Western Bay of Plenty assesses damage from Cyclone Gabrielle
'What’s really caused the issue here has been the storm surge.'
'Acknowledge our history:' Pupils take dual park name proposal to council
Work to change the name started in 2021 and has come to a head.
Māngere residents stuck in waiting game after flood forces them from homes
Residents hit by devastating floods are in limbo waiting for an update on their homes.
Rotorua councillors agree on what they will pocket in pay
The deputy mayor will be the highest paid, a decision the mayor defended.
Wheels up for Mount Maunganui skatepark
The council has signed off plans for a $3.6m destination skatepark.