Tairua is getting its skate park after a 30 year wait.

Existing ratepayers would fund 10.3 per cent of the total rates increase.

Huge concern about the increasing costs driven by central government for all councils.

The annual unemployment average for the district was up.

The Pan Pasifika Hub will be built next year.

The centre will include an integrated health centre, an early childhood learning facility

Young was nominated for his disability advocacy work.

3D Printing could be saviour to New Zealand's housing market.

The threat from Thames-Coromandel council comes after a spree of dumping in Waipa.

Wanderers notched their first victory over the Auckland side to break a four-year hoodoo.

Mayne said the experience helped build communication skills for students.

Councillor Mark Bunting said future planning is what council is here to do.

Lodge Real Estate Managing Director Jeremy O'Rourke says many buyers are being frustrated.

The fire has been burning at the site since August.