‘Too hard and fast’: Northland Regional Council chair confirms 340 jobs on the line
He confirmed there would be no certainty until after a public feedback period expired next February. The Government’s…
Northland mayors urge local focus in Government plan to scrap regional councils
The public has until next February to give its feedback and it won’t be until after then that…
Regional councils aren’t being abolished, territorial authorities are being amalgamated (eventually) – Thomas Coughlan
The full story, when it came out in an embargoed press briefing at 2.30pm, was both less and…
Government proposes scrapping regional councillors and nudging councils towards amalgamation
Under this proposal, the regional council as an organisation would remain, but the mayors of the councils that…
‘Serious shake-up’ of local government imminent that could end regional councils as we know them
Luxon later told media there would be “major reform coming” and the Government wanted to “radically simplify” local…
New Zealand Michelin Guide’s launch in four cities disappoints regional restaurateurs
Karl Martin-Boulton, owner and chef at Hamilton chef’s table restaurant The Green, said the announcement was “huge news”…
Bronte LeLievre jailed by Nelson court over Air NZ flight indecency, burglary
Judge Garry Barkle, who sentenced Finn, said it was apparent from the summary of facts that the pair’s…
Asian hornet threat: Northland beekeeper urges buffer zones to stop spread
Windust believed Biosecurity New Zealand’s (BioNZ’s) response to the Auckland incursion has been inadequate. He criticised delays after…
Auckland Airport fog causes flight delays, cancellations on regional routes
Flights to Napier, Palmerston North and New Plymouth originally scheduled for between 6.30am and 6.40am have been cancelled,…
Dan Hooker’s 1-minute scrap tournament winner Francis Waitai booked for regional title fight
“[If] you’ve got a 70kg boxer or fighter getting in and fighting a 120kg fighter, you’ve got a…
Waikato Regional Theatre set for January debut as Teeks headlines opening night
He has been working on a new album recently which is nearing completion, while his latest single, Red…
Air New Zealand tightens pet policy, restricting large dog travel on regional routes
From November 11, new crate size and weight limits will apply to pets travelling on the smaller ATRs…