Northlanders surveyed ahead of councils’ restructure proposal deadline
FNDC and KDC have also topped their surveys with another option – each remaining standalone while taking on…
Te Huia train fares to rise 25% as Waikato councillors back increase
The council said that rising diesel costs, linked to the Middle East war, also influenced the decision, with…
Whakatāne Harbour faces berth cuts as council ends marina dredging
Since 2022, it has not dredged upstream of its own wharf at Otuawhaki (the Green Wharf), leaving silt…
Bay of Plenty byelection to fill councillor Malcolm Campbell’s seat
“Along with the rollout of the Government’s Simplifying Local Government programme, there are still important regional decisions that…
South Waikato: Councillor Zed Latinovic censured, investigation costs ratepayers $34k
Latinovic loudly raised his opposition to that adjournment by the mayor. The second part of the complaint related…
Kerikeri pensioner’s 30-year fight over ‘stinking’ stormwater drain
“I gave permission, but only for the retirement village, not for everything else … the council has let…
Rotorua council closes deteriorating Whakaue St geothermal bores for public safety
“This created potential safety risks for people, nearby buildings, and infrastructure.” She said the council understood people may…
Unelected voting rights change puts Rotorua iwi representation in the spotlight
“That’s been the challenge with the announcement,” she said. “We don’t know yet.” Tapsell described the committee as…
Dog euthanised after mauling elderly man in Huapai, northwest Auckland
Trying to give the dogs enough space, he said he walked across the grass berm, close to the…
Supreme Court overturns $4.2m award in Whangārei quarry negligence case
Daisley told the Northern Advocate he was disappointed with the decision, saying the case had a big impact…
Wellington train derailment: Council chairman explains how concrete block stopped runaway train
“Without that stop block, the train could have found itself in somebody’s backyard.” Ponter said the impact left…
Tauranga City Council to consult on fireworks ban, size of real estate signage
“We have since heard from both the makers of signs and several real estate companies that this would…