Residential zoning in Auckland: ‘What the city needs’ – Council votes to notify housing plan change
Most homes were in a single-house residential zone, generally allowing up to two storeys, with mixed-housing zones and…
Auckland Council to investigate alleged breach of alcohol act over DFS Galleria $4.40 wine sale
The caption of a separate Instagram post, published on August 22, listed amongst other “exclusive offers” that the…
Media Insider: Media Council upholds complaint about Mona Blades cold-case story – feels heat from own members, publisher NZME
The article quoted the daughter of a police officer and his regret – in the final weeks before…
Rotorua council election: City’s reputation key issue in mayoral tourism debate
Quizzed on how to improve the city’s nightlife, Barrett said that in interactions across the country she had…
Beagle dies after escaping Auckland’s Meola dog park, owners say council to blame
Don To’o, acting area manager Waitematā & Ōrākei (Parks and Community Facilities) said the council was unaware of…
Rotorua Council axes 19 jobs, says nursery retail arm ‘not sustainable’
The restructure was part of the continued amalgamation of former council-controlled organisation Infracore into the council’s works department.…
Family’s battle with council over noisy heat pump reaches Environment Court
“The children are also cold when they get up each morning.” While the notice has now been cancelled…
Whanganui District Council removes large pile of rubble dumped at Pūtiki boat ramp
District council waste services manager Morgan Harrison said it was disappointing to have to be called upon for…
Auckland Council and police investigating park worker accused of harming pūkeko
The incident occurred in full public view and, when the man realised he was being watched, his behaviour…
Auckland’s Delmore housing project rejection pits Government against Auckland Council
Rather than a boon, it was being built in an area without sufficient public infrastructure – where wastewater…
Whanganui District Council rejects $70k fix for Māori Ward election botch-up
In a major blunder, information for Māori ward candidates was also missing from election materials for Ōpōtiki District,…
On The Up: Whangārei papakāinga project leads way under new council policy
“The whānau discussed the configuration and design of their whare with us to ensure kaumatua and kuia would…