Tauranga City Council buys and demolishes ‘dangerous’ Greerton house, 16 years after fire damage
It issued renewed versions of those same notices again this year, before buying the property on June 22.…
Auckland Council checking playground equipment after tot’s near-miss at Taupaki Reserve
“As he turned around and walked a different direction this big metal cylinder-like head with a large bolt…
Council warns Wairoa residents to be ready to evacuate amid heavy rain
“If you live in or near this area, please be prepared to leave immediately if advised to do…
Northland mayor should be chosen by voters in any future single council – ex-councillor
Vincent said a single unitary council made the most sense “if there is to be any possibility of…
Precinct Properties wins fast-track draft decision for twin-tower Auckland skyscrapers
The tallest of the two towers will rise even higher than the 187m stalled Seascape apartment development. Towers…
Auckland Council orders clean-up at Heart of the City, auditor appointed
The Herald understands council chief executive Phil Wilson met with Beck earlier this week. The council has since…
Tauranga woman ordered to use anti-barking collars on dogs after complaints
On May 25, two Animal Services officers visited the 27-year-old Tauranga woman after a neighbourhood barking survey. She…
Fire damages derelict Mt Albert psychiatric hospital days before council deadline to secure it
They said the blaze was now being treated as suspicious. The building’s continued deterioration had been the subject…
Councillor vows safety improvements after Darfield rugby team injuries
Selwyn District councillor Sarah Barnsley described the incident as “tragic”, saying the council would review the police report…
Re-embracing fossil fuel: AT getting 8 new diesels; EV Maritime lands big Perth contract – Tech Insider
“The five new vessels will be progressively delivered during the contract term from 2028, and ownership will be…
RMA planning reform: Northland leader calls for nationwide digital backbone
Foy said a nationally funded, nationwide digital platform was essential if councils were to efficiently prepare and implement…
‘You’re either at the table or on the menu’: Wayne Brown backs single Northland council
“It would probably be the easiest and safest,” Brown said. Northland’s local government inter-council reform leadership group is…