Western Bay property values drop 7% in latest QV rating revaluation
The total rateable value for the district fell 2% since the last revaluation on September 1, 2022 to…
Tauranga dog attack victims upset council won’t reveal what happened to attacker
The council is still investigating the Maungatapu attack. The couple, who asked not to be named for privacy…
Tauranga, Western Bay councils agree to form joint water organisation
Tauranga initially voted to go it alone on water, while the Western Bay passed a tight vote for…
Hastings councillors clash over mana whenua seat on new water board
“There were people in this room who at the election were very popular but couldn’t lead their way…
Rotorua Lakes Council failed to consult Ministry of Social Development on key pensioner housing promise
After delays, the transfer was finalised on March 23, with rents scheduled to rise to market rates from…
Whanganui resident Jack Mitchell-Anyon calls for the removal of caged council plants
While they were not cheap, they did not mind salt and did not “brown out”, he said. “I…
Failed Wellington mayoral candidate trespassed from Upper Hutt council offices
Bloxham accused Zee of “pumping up you [sic] ‘aggressive troll’ follower base” over an assumption he was running…
Hastings District Council staff to move into new mass-timber Tumu-owned office building
A council spokesperson said this would replace lease costs across three commercial properties. The council previously said the…
Western Springs Bowl given green light by Auckland Council
Auckland councillors controversially voted to move speedway to Onehunga’s Waikaraka Park in 2024. Concert promoter Brent Eccles presented…
Tauranga City Council hires four legal firms after fatal Mauao landslide
The council has also published hundreds of documents on a dedicated Mauao landslide website in response to slip-related…
Whakatāne council proposes new cremation, boat ramp, dog and roading charges
It aims to better reflect the cost of providing the services, which would otherwise be funded by ratepayers,…
Huge swells, hazardous surf batter NSW south coast beaches causing damage and erosion
Huge swells have inundated NSW south coast beaches as most of the coastline remains closed to the public…