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…
Rotorua Māori carving restored and gifted to British Council in London
The statement said the exchange was “an extraordinary act of cultural generosity” honouring the legacy of Te Arawa’s…
Auckland butchery Shefco Meats under council investigation over ‘improper’ meat storage
Sharing the images in the community Facebook group, Otara 274, the individual wrote: “Was looking forward to the…
Media Insider: Film stars Cliff Curtis, Taika Waititi and Jason Momoa linked to multimillion-dollar deal to buy Auckland Film Studios from Auckland Council
Jason Momoa, left, with Cliff Curtis, centre, and Taika Waititi in New Zealand in May 2023. Photo /…
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.…