Pāpāmoa Hills park closure: New walking track planned after storm damage
The alternative track would restore access to the main walking track while repairs continue across the rest of…
Far North pensioners hit by council delays to rates rebates processing
He has paid two rates bills, and a third is due on February 20. “I still haven’t got…
Auckland managed fill proposal withdrawn after community backlash
“You are being advised of this withdrawal because you made a submission on this application which was publicly…
New Hobart zip-line proposal for public land, but this one wouldn’t be on Kunanyi/Mount Wellington
Another zip-line is being proposed for public land near Hobart, almost a year after the last proposal on…
Ōpōtiki residents urge council cat policy to curb strays and nuisance
“I have squirted cat repellent, sprinkled pepper, thrown pots of water and other items at unwanted cats and…
Far North councillor faces formal action over false Moko Tepania MP post
He said the mayor and councillors were focused on representing the district during events that drew national attention.…
Sir Peter Jackson in discussions to build movie museum in Wellington’s Lyall Bay
In 2024, Jackson and his partner Dame Fran Walsh spent $105 million buying up properties to assemble the…
Wayne Brown defends surge in Auckland Council consultant costs
Said Brown: “I don’t want people twiddling their thumbs. We hire when the work is there. If you…
Mount Maunganui landslide: Why Tauranga City Council commissioned external review
In an emergency meeting on Monday, the council voted to appoint an external person to lead an organisational…
Waiatāi Stream eel deaths: Tests find natural ‘blackwater event’ to blame
She said HBRC teams collected water samples from several locations in the Waiatai and Ikanui streams. “These samples…
Mount Maunganui landslide: Tauranga City Council votes for external review
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale and council chief executive Marty Grenfell announced the next day there would be an…
Gisborne environmental group urges council to stop ‘appeasing’ forestry
Mana Taiao Tairāwhiti (MTT) organised a petition three years ago, following the devastation of ex-Tropical Cyclone Hale, which…