Local government reform: Western Bay council to develop two merger proposals
The head start pathway allowed councils to propose reorganisation plans. The Government encouraged these to be unitary authorities,…
Prime Minister in Australia: Luxon speaks after press conference with Anthony Albanese
In opening this morning’s meeting, Albanese lamented the turmoil affecting global trade, namely the ramifications of the Middle…
Public feedback sought on new Flaxmere racecourse proposals
Council chief Nigel Bickle stressed that no decisions have been made, and the council role now is to…
Bay of Plenty councils race 3‑month deadline on local government reform
“If councils don’t step up and put forward credible proposals, the Government will step in and make those…
Govt tells councils to submit radical reform plans in next three months ‘or we will do it for you’
Local Government Minister Simon Watts reiterated the ultimatum, saying the status quo was no longer feasible. “For areas…
Forest & Bird warns ‘herds of special interest’ deer plan a backward step
“They eat vegetation, multiply and pose a threat to habitat of native birds. Deer have done and still…
Shane Jones opens $200m gas security fund for proposals next month
A gas advisory panel is being established to ensure decisions are informed by deep commercial and technical expertise,…
Europe demands more work on US deal for Russia-Ukraine war
The source said they did not understand why Washington was hurrying towards a deal, but that “everyone” was…
Shane Jones says gold exploration bid near Zealandia a good thing, claims backlash is ‘woke’
“I don’t think it should be catastrophised, you’re always going to get an element that imagine the worst,…