Teacher censured after asking if he could buy a student’s ADHD medication from her
But when school returned, the teacher messaged the girl through Teams and said he was having problems with…
Manchester’s giant festive Ferris wheel keeps on turning through Christmas and New Year
Manchester’s legendary Christmas Markets might well be closing on Monday, but fans of the Ferris need not despair…
Ōpōtiki wharf jetty plan scaled back as council declines more funding
Relocation of the children’s rope swing and slide beside the jetty was originally supposed to have been paid…
Tauranga City Council confirms grant for 50m Mount Maunganui College pool
He ended up moving from Tauranga to Auckland as there were better facilities and more “training buddies”. The…
UK lawyer slammed for hosting ‘council estate’ themed dinner party
Mental health assessor Rose-Marie Macintyre criticised the Cheshire-based lawyer for mocking and degrading an already marginalised group. “Council…
Government 4% rates cap puts pressure on Tauranga council services
If implemented, the rates cap would not come into force until in 2028. With annual rates increases of…
Hastings council CEO appoints private investigator to examine complaint about councillor Steve Gibson
The council-owned Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art Gallery opened the controversial exhibition that encourages people to…
Manchester Council announces new Strategic Director for Adult Social Services
Manchester City Council has announced that in March 2026 Peter Tomlin will take up the role of Strategic…
Christmas bin collection schedule for Manchester residents
As thousands of Manchester residents prepare to celebrate the festivities over Christmas, the bin collection schedules across the…
Calls grow for green arrow at ‘dangerous’ Guppy Rd lights in Napier
This leads to “chaos” on a near-daily basis, resident Paul Cushing says. Cushing, who has lived in the…
Rotorua Lakes Council plans $12k spend on revamp of Whakarewarewa toilets after complaints
Local Democracy Reporting found the building looked generally worn, with numerous areas of cracked paint, holes in windows…
Deputy mayor hits out at Napier mayor at fourth full meeting of new council: ‘Gross misjudgment and disrespect’
Last triennium, there were two Nga Mānukanuka o te iwi representatives – representing a mana whenua voice –…