Northland ratepayer feels forced off land by rising costs as region’s rates to top $370m
“I am already paying $97 a week in rates. I think of it in weekly amounts because I…
Napier wants to get rid of ‘rural residential’ rates, leaving lifestyle block owner facing big rates increases
But the council, as part of its annual plan, is proposing to change Best’s property – and 1582…
Auckland Airport buys quarry near Ihumātao, gets land near proposed second runway
The investment decision said the airport was 26% New Zealand-owned, with Australians owning 29%, US interests 23% and…
Supreme Court backs Unitec housing plan over community garden fight
SCOGMW previously alleged the Crown breached its sale and purchase agreement, leading to High Court action. In June…
Court registrar error meant Māori land in Ōtaki was sold incorrectly three times in 20 years
According to the decision, after a 1989 transfer of estate representative for the blocks of land known as…
Devonport Naval Base: NZDF silent on last private home overlooking site after $4.2m church purchase
While costly, the 2025 purchase seemed prudent, given security concerns and potential “espionage” threats arising from the property’s…
Bay of Plenty couple Ken and Frances Elphick celebrate 75 years of marriage
Ive said her mother was born in Te Puke and her father in Hamilton. The couple met at…
Mount Maunganui RSA votes to sell land and merge
‘Crunch point’ Members were told the club was at a “crunch point”, with president David Corin warning it…
McDonald’s wins non-notified consent for new 24/7 Auckland outlet on Rich-lister land
Mount Albert Grammar School is a few blocks away from the 2387sq m site. Plans for a new…
Hamilton Zoo’s $1.7m land purchase to boost rhino, giraffe and savannah herds
Instead, the zoo had plans to increase numbers of some of its current animals, including the blackbuck, zebra,…
Tauranga family’s off‑grid bush holidays in remote Ahimanawa Range
Amie has joined him for the last 20 years. The couple now share the experience with their children,…
Coromandel anglers land 384.9kg black marlin in Billfish Classic record
The catch earned the team an automatic $30,000 prize for the heaviest haul of the day and put…