Central Hawke’s Bay District Council pledges $200,000 to rebuild the Tukituki-Tarewa Swing Bridge
The rebuild, which needed to accommodate a higher bridge deck above river flood levels, would cost about $1.2m.…
Ruapehu District Council commits to 9% rates increase for 2026-27
The council said at the time that the site had been “overwhelmed” by the volume of waste, with…
Gisborne Holdings buys Lowe St block to boost riverside revamp plans
“We will not be disclosing the purchase price until it becomes publicly available, as we may breach privacy…
Kawerau District Council tackles geothermal bore issues, calls for community input
“If people have specific details or further technical suggestions, please provide them, and we will review them promptly.”…
Far North District Council blocks review into mayor’s office recruitment
Tepania told members the discussion could not reference specific applicants, appointment decisions, interview outcomes or speculation about motives,…
New Plymouth District Council flies US flag for AmeriCARna festival amid Iran attacks, sparking debate
A vendor who had a stall at AmeriCARna said she chose to not decorate her cart with American…
Stewart Island hunter sentenced to home detention over shooting that killed Jock Davies
Jock’s mother, Sarah Davies, told the court: “Jock, I am standing here for you today as your proud…
Far North dog attack at Houhora Beach leaves family shaken, pets hurt
She said days after the incident her child is still having flashbacks and hasn’t been sleeping properly. The…
Hawke’s Bay water upgrade to clear up brown tap water
The spokesperson said discolouration issues were caused by elevated levels of manganese, a naturally occurring mineral. “Contractors carried…
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council exploring solar power opportunities for generating renewable energy
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Central Hawke’s Bay District Council exploring solar power opportunities for generating renewable energy
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Increase in illegal rubbish dumping costing Whanganui thousands
For the last half of the 2024/25 financial year, 7.94 tonnes of illegally dumped material were sent to…