Kaipara council chief executive Jason Marris resigns from top job
She hoped he moved to a company that valued him and all he brought to the table. “He’s…
New council-SPCA dog vouchers announced, local lobby group question impact
SPCA’s general manager of animal services, Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell, said the initiative is a much-needed community-focused solution. “This…
Hot summer lifts Splash Planet revenue by $150k despite fewer open days
“We are seeing good numbers through the doors without getting to capacity, which is better for customer experience,”…
Future of Bondi Beach terror attack site up for debate as replacement flagged
The Bondi Beach footbridge that some locals want removed following last month’s terror attack was already going to…
Omeheu solar farm Edgecumbe: Neighbours claim council not enforcing planting rules
The plants needed to be capable of completely screening panels and security fencing and be in the ground…
Free week of bus travel as Hawke’s Bay unveils biggest network shake-up in years
The regional council said the new network represented the most significant public transport changes in almost two decades,…
Farmhouse Lodge owners fume at six-hour council raid: ‘Treated like a terrorist’
The fire has compounded the stress of events of a month earlier, which remain raw for owners Novia…
Far North District Council plans new Paihia-Ōpua-Waitangi water treatment plant
Haruru resident Aaron Stott said the water has a foul smell and a bad taste, particularly during summer.…
Hastings council urges thieves to return stolen turtles, fears they may have been dumped
“The aviary was home to the turtles, ranging in age from about 5 to 20 years, and they…
Local government: One Hawke’s Bay council’s debt has nearly tripled in a year – how much debt does each council have?
The vast majority of external debt for the region’s councils has been borrowed from the Local Government Funding…
Corrupt ex-council manager filed late appeal to protect parole chances
Goel’s offending included awarding a contract to build a $7 million wastewater treatment plant at Franz Josef to…
Northland rates freeze: Regional council proposes 0% increase for 2026/27
Northland’s last zero-rate increase was in 2014, also at the regional council. Tipene said the rates freeze would…