Reports of wildlife displaced at Fred Caterson Reserve as controversial sports project begins
The development of a reserve in Sydney’s north-west to create a sports facility is killing and displacing wildlife,…
Recycling: Whanganui District Council importing crate nets to counter windy days
Harrison told the council’s operations and performance committee nets would be delivered to properties in September, in time…
Wellington’s deputy mayor slams council spending more than $600k on library website
The contract went to Journey Digital, an Auckland-based agency. In a Facebook post, Wellington City Deputy Mayor Ben…
Hastings: Farmhouse Lodge in Omahu could lose its tenants in council crackdown
That search related to suspected offences of the Resource Management Act. The entrance into Farmhouse Lodge. Photo /…
Bay of Plenty Regional Council agrees lower rates rise, new $20m fund, bus fare increase
The council approved $1 million for regional reorganisation planning and $170,000 towards the recently signed Western Bay of…
Rotorua primary school raises safety fears over busy pedestrian crossing
“You’ve got young children trying to cross the road, and then you’ve got vehicles coming from either direction,…
Budget 2026: How much could your council get from Govt’s new housing consent scheme?
Infometrics’ analysis for this policy over the March 2026 year suggested $1.2b would be returned to councils. Under…
Manurewa Local Board member takes leave of absence, Auckland Council refers matter to Serious Fraud Office
Manurewa councillor Daniel Newman said Ahluwalia was elected to the board as part of Newman’s Manurewa Action Team…
Auckland’s first hybrid electric ferry to launch on Devonport route next month – even as council orders more diesels, chargers nowhere near finished
“On the Devonport route, with charging infrastructure in place, replacing one equivalent diesel ferry with an electric-hybrid could…
The Little Big Markets challenge Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui date cuts
Last summer, The Little Big Markets, which offers a range of food and retail stalls, were scheduled to…
Auckland Council locks in record 7.9% rates rise for 2026/2027 to fund City Rail Link
Brown pointed out during the debate today that “actually a lot of work” was done to get to…
Development contribution fees: Tauranga City Council proposes 7.3% increase
The policy’s statement of proposal said increases in the cost of capital, infrastructure at Te Maunga Wastewater Treatment…