Budget 2026: How much could your council get from Govt’s new housing consent scheme?
Infometrics’ analysis for this policy over the March 2026 year suggested $1.2b would be returned to councils. Under…
The Others Way festival on Auckland’s Karangahape Rd announces end after decade-long run
Bonner said the event had become a cornerstone of Karangahape Rd’s independent music and creative scene, helping give…
Far North iwi unite behind bold plan to expand mussel aquaculture
Kleskovic said this means there is a vital business opportunity to secure a long‑term, iwi‑led presence across the…
House-building rebounds, consents up 12% annually, seventh month of recovery
Stats NZ data today showed 15,972 houses consented in Auckland, up 16% annually. Precint Properties’ CEO Scott Pritchard…
Food prices rise 4.6% annually, January monthly increase biggest jump in four years
Higher prices for the grocery food subgroup contributed the most to the annual increase, up 4% annually and…
The cost of keeping principals: Pay packets at top private schools
While comparable figures are not reported by the public school system, the Ministry of Education provided some ranges…
Protesters target Kainga Ora plan to can and sell off 81-unit New Lynn social housing project in West Auckland
“It’s really in the perfect location … right next to the train station … It’s a perfect place…
Whanganui council’s pilot academy set to close by mid-2026, with NZAAL taking over
Questions included where NZICPA would move to at the airport, if it would finish operations next June, if…
Weak rental market to persist with low migration and slowing wage growth
Tauranga rents fell 0.2% to $683/week and Christchurch was down 1.5% to $532/week. Dunedin is the only place…
Whangārei District Council’s civic honours celebrate community heroes
Born and raised on a farm in Taranaki, Bayly sought a career that kept him working closely with…