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Farmers risk being cut off as bridge funding dries up
7 Jun 2025Waka Kotahi has announced it will not extend a 30 June sunset clause or offer additional funding for a replacement for a quake damaged bridge at the Waiau Toa Clarence River.
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Chair refuses to apologise, rejects use of ‘kia ora’ in council email
6 Jun 2025Hugh Gardyne preferred to be addressed 'hello' or 'dear' in emails.
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Much loved swimming spot dumped on again
6 Jun 2025A rusting car body found in the Tauranga River at Waimana's Wardlaw Glade, about 20km south of Whakatāne, is just one of many the Bay of Plenty Regional Council is likely to have to pull out of rivers…
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Ōtara youth challenged to design new town centre playground
7 Jun 2025Auckland Council removed the playground and seating area in January in a bid to deter antisocial behaviour and public drinking outside the Ōtara TAB.
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'Bloody idiots': Kids miss out as sports field vandalism worsens
6 Jun 2025Hundreds can't play rugby after vandals broke in to do burnouts on their field.
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Fate of Franz Josef southbank not ours to decide, regional council says
5 Jun 2025Despite the completion of the north bank floodwalls the treat of the Waiho River remains.
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Councillor: If your name’s on illegally dumped rubbish, a fine could be coming your way
5 Jun 2025Hastings District Council councillor Wendy Schollum says proposed changes would allow litter control officers to issue fines using vehicle registration and ownership details inside bags to identify…
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Bottle shops caught selling alcohol to minors
4 Jun 2025Eleven bottle shops and stores across Auckland have been caught selling booze to under-18s in the past year.
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Blenheim food truck owners face uncertainty after council buys site
4 Jun 2025The owners of several food trucks on a vacant central Blenheim lot are worried they will be turfed out after the land was bought by the Marlborough District Council.
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'Distasteful': Residents battle crematorium being built near supermarket
3 Jun 2025Havelock North residents were not notified about the consent given to Terry Longley and Sons funeral home for the Crematorium.
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Rain bombs cast cloud over Matatā housing growth
3 Jun 2025Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca says building more homes within Matatā now would be a mistake due to the potential damage from "rain bombs" and worsening weather.
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Three strikes and you lose your bin
3 Jun 2025Whakatāne District Council plans to bring in strict penalties for those who continually put incorrect items in their recycling and greenwaste bins.
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Forestry changes for Tai Rāwhiti 'a slap in the face'
2 Jun 2025Commercial forestry changes under proposed Resource Management Act reforms seen as a return to weaker forestry regulations.
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Porirua residents to decide on super-council
2 Jun 2025Pacific leaders have voiced concerns that the model could dilute local representation unless equity and cultural voices are prioritised.
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Resident has to travel to cemetery for safe drinking water
30 May 2025After years of pushing for safe, clean drinking water, residents in Ashburton's north-east may finally get what they have long demanded.
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Rates rise down to 5.8% for Canterbury
30 May 2025The council previously signalled a rates hike of 15.5 percent in last year's 2024/34 Long Term Plan.
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'It stinks' - Weary locals gear up for another round in dump fight
30 May 2025Grey District Council will need to spend at least $60,000 in fight against private landfill.
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Is this the lowest rates rise in the country?
29 May 2025The council is holding firm on an increase of 2.2 percent.
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'Give Donald credit': Councillor supports Trump, dismisses 'usual rhetoric'
29 May 2025Controversial West Coast Regional Councillor defends US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs during a corporate services meeting.
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Postal voting made easier with orange boxes
29 May 2025The Waimakariri District Council is gearing up for this year's local government elections.
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Nobby Clark delays policy over diversity concern
28 May 2025The Invercargill mayor has drawn the ire of some councillors after stalling the council's new procurement policy over concerns with a diversity question.
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‘Please walk on me’ – flag artwork sparks outrage again
27 May 2025A controversial artwork on display in Nelson that invites visitors to "please walk on" the NZ flag has angered the RSA.
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'Woefully inadequate': Sportsground has six toilets for 4000 people
27 May 2025Tauranga council debates $20,000 cost for portaloos at Mount Maunganui's Blake Park.
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Mayor at odds with council over inappropriate language
26 May 2025Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark believes his council should not redact feedback from the public, even if it is difficult to hear.
