Whakatāne Mayor backs Air New Zealand’s call for state subsidies on regional flights
Until a recent Government loan scheme, Air Chathams flights to and from Auckland were at risk as well.…
Bay of Plenty regional councillor Andrew von Dadelszen bows out after defeat
He said he was “naturally disappointed” to lose his seat but optimistic about what was ahead. “I’m positive…
Local elections 2025: Deputy mayors chosen for Napier, Hastings, Wairoa; final regional councillor elected
Deputy mayors will be sworn in during the first council meetings set down for the end of October…
Ian Mackenzie, John Sunckell re‑elected as ECan faces nitrate emergency
In the declaration, ECan committed to urgently addressing the issue of groundwater pollution, which impacted drinking water sources…
New HBRC councillor wants chair role: ‘I’m not there to be an ornament’
Neil Kirton was top on 10,599 and last term’s chair Hinewai Ormsby was third on 8436. Ormsby said…
Lake Rotorua: Council’s $7.6m farm purchase aims to improve water quality
This purchase was made under the newly adopted Lake Rotorua Catchment Land Acquisition Strategy, which enabled the regional…
Local elections 2025: Hawke’s Bay Regional Council restanding councillors keep their seats
Preliminary results will be announced on Monday. They include votes received today, but special votes are still not…
Local elections 2025: Teen candidate Bianca O’Keefe vows to represent youth voices
She’s not worried about balancing the potential demands of a local board seat with her other commitments. “I…
On The Up: Kerikeri teen band Bandwidth Riot scores major gigs after Rockquest win
“We played Rockquest and continued from there.” The teens, who are all in Year 13 at Kerikeri High…
Coach Mike Jones to lead New Zealand team at Oceania Powerlifting in Christchurch
Judea powerlifting coach Mike Jones will be assistant coach for the New Zealand team. Photo / Brydie Thompson…
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council faces class action legal challenge over flooding
Wairoa’s limery business is back in action, but getting here has taken months of blood, sweat and tears…
Shane Jones vs Environmental Protection Agency: CEO Allan Freeth on minister’s ‘threatening’ comments in fast-track feud
The furore was sparked by Jones telling BusinessDesk in August he feared the system was becoming a “slow-track”…