Government invests $2.5m in regional e-bike charging stations
Great Rides, which is a collective of trails considered the country’s premier trails, deliver an economic boost of…
Bay of Plenty Regional Council agrees lower rates rise, new $20m fund, bus fare increase
The council approved $1 million for regional reorganisation planning and $170,000 towards the recently signed Western Bay of…
Hawke’s Bay Airport fire station boosts regional safety and resilience
The station won the Public Architecture category at the Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects’ Regional…
Councils, Government sign Western Bay of Plenty regional deal
The deal includes commitments for the Government to prioritise Takitimu North Link stage two (Te Puna to Ōmokoroa),…
Originair keeps Westport to Wellington flights going with new temporary funding
This enables services to resume on May 18 while discussions continue with central government over further longer-term funding.…
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…
Waikato regional councillor group backtracks on promise to quit Local Government NZ
Tipa Mahuta’s vote could not be recorded due to technology issues. The vote comes after seven councils, including…
Omani startup secures $10 million to drive regional expansion
MUSCAT: Oman-based hospitality technology startup Fascano has raised $10 million to accelerate its regional expansion and strengthen its…
Northland community climate resilience fund faces massive demand
Funded projects focus on practical measures to strengthen resilience to climate and environmental pressures across Northland, with an…
Canterbury wallaby containment efforts secure $2 million funding boost
“This is urgent; we must act now with a huge knock-down, not a band-aid approach,” Ward said. “This…
Moutoa floodgates opened to relieve pressure on Manawatū River
Shirley said there was a “common misconception” that opening the gate acted like a plug, draining upstream and…
Whangārei apprentice builder Caidan Brien wins regional NZCB challenge
Held at Mitre 10 MEGA, nine apprentice builders put their skills to the test, building a pātaka –…