Family’s battle with council over noisy heat pump reaches Environment Court
“The children are also cold when they get up each morning.” While the notice has now been cancelled…
Whanganui District Council removes large pile of rubble dumped at Pūtiki boat ramp
District council waste services manager Morgan Harrison said it was disappointing to have to be called upon for…
Auckland Council and police investigating park worker accused of harming pūkeko
The incident occurred in full public view and, when the man realised he was being watched, his behaviour…
Auckland’s Delmore housing project rejection pits Government against Auckland Council
Rather than a boon, it was being built in an area without sufficient public infrastructure – where wastewater…
Whanganui District Council rejects $70k fix for Māori Ward election botch-up
In a major blunder, information for Māori ward candidates was also missing from election materials for Ōpōtiki District,…
On The Up: Whangārei papakāinga project leads way under new council policy
“The whānau discussed the configuration and design of their whare with us to ensure kaumatua and kuia would…
Mount Maunganui dragon sculpture ordered off council land after bylaw breach
The dragon, made from scrap metal, sitting on a large rock at night, at the end of Commons…
Kaitāia Warehouse site to be demolished for new town centre development
The decision was made during public exclusion at the council’s August 28 meeting. Council bought the property in…
Kaitāia Warehouse site to be demolished for new town centre development
The decision was made during public exclusion at the council’s August 28 meeting. Council bought the property in…
Confidential document details Mayor Wayne Brown’s office drinks during Auckland floods
The father and son were going to have a drink from the dedicated beer fridge in the mayoral…
Gisborne restaurateur Marcel Campbell runs for council seat
Campbell spoke to Local Democracy Reporting about his platform. He believes the council table needs more “young go-getters…
Rotorua pound rehomes more dogs, but many still being put down
“That increase reflects the dedication of our animal control team,” he said. Tui, one of the dogs rehomed…