Coroner rules Tasman hop farmer Peter Lines’ death on riverbank during storm a ‘tragic accident’
The family acknowledged the coroner’s findings, which confirmed the death was the result of a tragic accident. “We…
Kāinga Ora Tauriko West land sale: Developer says agency will lose money
Classic Developments co-director Peter Cooney said the company was in the original bidding war with Kāinga Ora in…
More than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ on land transport over next two decades, priority questions for Government
As the Herald reported at the time, Bishop said the Government remained committed to the roads, but “not…
Hawke’s Bay: One person seriously injured in accident on rural property near Te Pōhue
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Large fire in Hawke’s Bay burns through Pan Pac-managed forest and DoC land
As of 9am, the alert was no longer in place according to Fire and Emergency New Zealand. A…
See all of Ikea’s New Zealand forestry land – 42,000ha and counting
Like all foreign purchases of large blocks of land, Ingka’s purchases require government approval. Public records published by…
Avocado industry succession: Half of farm owners set to retire by 2035
For existing growers, Siebert said this change was already being felt. “Some are planning succession, others are considering…
Residents warn Ayrburn Screen Hub a ‘Trojan horse’, fear hotel-scale development in rural Lake Hayes
The Ayrburn Screen Hub proposal includes two sound stages, production facilities and supporting infrastructure on a privately owned…
Court of Appeal: Māori Land Court cannot rule on Porotī Springs water
Sitting beneath Whatitiri maunga, local hapū Te Uriroroi, Te Parawhau, and Te Māhurehure ki Whatitiri regard the springs…
Land ahoy: New fields for Napier Pirates of Park Island
Napier Pirate chairman Graham Atkins said the club had been making-do with fragmented facilities across multiple sites, and…
Kaikōura developer Garry Robertson launches defamation action against district council and senior official
In the emails, Clibbery variously calls Robertson a racist, selfish, arrogant, “complete prick”, and “consummate taker who gives…
Abel Tasman land among 3000ha returned to Māori after historic Nelson Tenths case settlement
The assets will be transferred to Te Here-ā-Nuku Trust, which will manage them on behalf of the customary…