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'Too difficult': Developer pulls pin on major Ararimu managed fill proposal

Locals feared years of dust, trucks and environmental impacts at Ararimu.

Gary Taylor and Greg Severinsen: Reforms threaten Waitākere Ranges

OPINION: The new bills would strip legal backing from the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Act.

Retired judge urges halt to suburban Auckland housing push, as mayor warns of returning to scratch

Christopher Luxon's Government is weighing a lower Auckland housing number.

From garnet flop to fast-track bid: Veteran miner chases $80m Taiko funding

Robert Brand hopes to raise $80m for West Coast sand mine, including taxpayer-backed debt.

The Country: Is there a 'freshwater tax' in the RMA overhaul?

Jamie Mackay talks to Mark Hooper, Don Morrison, Mark de Lautour, and Rick Ladd.

Richard Prebble: Port saga exposes flaws in Luxon's fast-track planning reforms

OPINION: Ships turned away from Tauranga are costing exporters tens of millions a year.

Editorial: Communities can fight for voice in local government reforms

OPINION: Councils face the biggest shake-up since the 1989 local government reforms.

McApproved! Fast food giant wins 24/7 Wānaka restaurant consent without public input

The 450sq m restaurant on Sir Tim Wallis Drive will run 24/7 with drive-through.

Granny flats: What new rules mean for costs, consents and your rates

Hastings District Council says average consent savings are about $5500.