Council prohibits freedom camping along Whanganui River Road after safety and behaviour concerns
Currently, campers along the road can stay for a maximum of two nights. “While the River Road was…
Call recording shows what Wellington City Council was told about secret files sold in old desk
When first contacted by the Herald about Morgan’s post on September 25, a council spokesman said officials made…
Outgoing Bay of Plenty council chairman Doug Leeder says local government change is inevitable
Changes to councils were inevitable, Leeder told Local Democracy Reporting. “It doesn’t matter which government’s in power, because…
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council faces class action legal challenge over flooding
Wairoa’s limery business is back in action, but getting here has taken months of blood, sweat and tears…
Bay of Plenty council probes cable theft burn-offs behind Kawerau odour
Regulatory compliance manager Stephen Mellor said while the calls were most frequent at the beginning of last week…
Auckland land values: Which suburbs are most popular and why?
Auckland Council chief economist Gary Blick said the biggest factor driving land values was proximity to commercial centres,…
Unruly tourists: Traveller family deported from New Zealand causes more strife in UK
But Doran has lost his appeal. His family, along with another who has joined them, have 12 months…
Far North council plans demolition of old Kaitaia Warehouse, homeless affected
FNDC delivery and operations group manager Ruben Garcia said the council would liaise with community providers and the…
Far North election candidate told to ask media for council’s policy view
After replacing his sign and warning FNDC not to interfere further, Natusch received an email from the council’s…
Hawke’s Bay local election turnout: Hastings slowest, Wairoa strongest so far
“In simple terms, if you don’t vote, you can’t really complain about future decisions.” The region with the…
Tauranga City Council scraps $105m Memorial Park pool plan, starts new design
The council approved $50,000 to develop concept designs for the new facility. It did not yet have an…
Bay of Plenty Regional Council approves first bus fare increase since 2018
The council’s public transport committee recommended increasing the fares by 25% to get closer to the Government’s cost…