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…
Tend terminates doctor’s contract after ‘multiple patient complaints’
The doctor, who the Herald is not naming for legal reasons, said he completely disagreed with the content…
Hawke’s Bay coastal v inland flood protection priorities at issue as councillors clash
However, councillor Neil Kirton disagreed. “They are starkly different beasts,” Kirton, who was part of the council’s original…
Auckland council savings plan targets $106m to hold rates at 7.9% – Desley Simpson
That’s value for money in action – keeping costs down for households, reducing reliance on rates, and building…
Christchurch’s new One New Zealand Stadium Te Kaha officially opens
A cultural welcome opened proceedings at 10.30am, followed by a ceremonial programme including a blessing, speeches and symbolic…
Auckland Council and the economy: Five key ways its decisions shape growth – Gary Blick
Planning rules for our urban land, an asset base worth around $600 billion in 2024, determine where homes…
Tauranga council plans fee hikes for burials, but cheaper cremations
Burials and chapel fees, on the other hand, would increase 6%, including 3% for inflation. Examples given included…
Auckland Council lists North Shore home for forced sale over $220k rates bill
Rates were last paid on the property in 2005. The unpaid bill had ballooned to $219,946.99 as of…
Far North council apologises after Taupō Bay beach access stairs removed
The council said Taupō Bay beach remains accessible via flat access points within 20m of where the stairs…