Residents and rowers riled up over Tauranga Harbour pontoon plan
The council said the pontoon would reduce the response time in an emergency from two hours to 15…
Global warming and flood risk: Modelling shows potential Waikato impact
The Paris Climate accord has tried to cap global warming at 1.5C. A recent United Nations report cautions…
Retirement village group lodges complaint over Metlifecare cashback deal
“I never thought I’d have to wait this long for the money. It’s been very hard on me…
Mission Hills: First home finished in Napier’s huge new subdivision
Rigby Group, trading as RGL Build, has finished the first home marking a big milestone for the wider…
On The Up: Central Hawke’s Bay dementia facility with its own currency and a grocery shop
Watson said the village would be “a bit quirky”, but aimed to replicate home life and everyday tasks…
Gated retirement village on Auckland’s North Shore bans electric cars due to ‘safety’, move slammed as ‘silly’
“So they had a couple of presentations where they tried to scare us to death with pictures of…
Bat colony causes Gympie council to consider property buyback scheme
A growing flying fox population in a residential area has a regional council considering a property buyback scheme…
Tauranga residents report higher satisfaction in new council survey
Waste management had the highest score at 84% satisfaction, up from 76%. The council’s reputation had the lowest…
Flood-risk US counties see residents move out again – NZ Herald
Flood-risk US counties see residents move out again NZ HeraldThe next real estate boom will be on high ground Yahoo…
Rotorua residents told to check rules after golf course burn-off sparks complaints
A regional council spokesperson said they were aware of a “green waste fire” in the Springfield area on…
Island Bay fire: Large blaze rips through Wellington property, residents affected by smoke
“Conditions are very windy, and firefighters are working on the Esplanade as well as on High St,” the…
Crews battle fire at old Fitzherbert Tavern in Palmerston North, residents told to stay inside
“If you live nearby, close your windows and doors and stay inside if possible to avoid the smoke.”…