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Auckland Park To Lose Benches After Divisive Debate
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 10:38 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
It follows a resident complaining to council after witnessing indecent acts at the benches. More >>
Freedom Camping: Rotorua Holiday Park Manager Calls For Clampdown
Monday, 28 October 2024, 1:15 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
Under-fire freedom campers say they do support local businesses on their travels. More >>
Council Takes Down Fence At Lake Rotokākahi While It Waits On Injunction Decision
Sunday, 27 October 2024, 3:32 pm | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter
The move comes as Rotorua Lakes Council waits for a court decision to stop "interference" from mana whenua protesting the $29 million Tarawera Sewerage Scheme. More >>
Councillors Call For Action As Rubbish Dumping Spirals Out Of Control In Gisborne
Sunday, 27 October 2024, 3:30 pm | Zita Campbell - Local Democracy Reporter
At a meeting last week, councillor Tony Robinson said he believed the "roaring trade" could be tenants selling the stickers and potentially illegally dumping rubbish after hours. More >>
‘Disaster’ - Tauranga’s Marine Precinct Sale $4m Below Value
Sunday, 27 October 2024, 3:28 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Tauranga City Council sold the precinct for $13.987m to a developer who proposed transforming it into a "premier superyacht refit destination". More >>
Harihari Ratepayers Nervous Of New Flood Scheme Costs
Saturday, 26 October 2024, 7:49 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Ratepayers who pay for flood protection in the Harihari district are nervously awaiting a consultants' report on revamping the stopbank system. More >>
'Beacon Of Leadership': Young Politician Hopes Award Will Inspire Youth
Saturday, 26 October 2024, 7:47 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
Many say young people are the leaders of tomorrow. Dr Will Flavell disagrees: "Our young people are the leaders of now." More >>
Auckland Contractor Cops Hefty Fine For Environmental Offences
Saturday, 26 October 2024, 7:45 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Prameet Sharma has been handed one of the largest fines in recent history for resource management breaches. More >>
Community Takes Stand To Protect Birds After Ashley River 4WD Ban Rejected
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 3:05 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Four-wheel drive enthusiasts and environmentalists will need to work together to protect birds nesting along the river. More >>
Southland Hunt Fails To Find Phantom Wallaby
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 3:02 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
A sighting was reported in Te Anau Basin in September, but despite searches by trained dogs and drones, the animal was never found. More >>
Nobby Clark Breaches Most Expensive In Recent Times
Friday, 18 October 2024, 9:03 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Investigations into Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark's code of conduct breaches were the council's most expensive in the past five years. More >>
Auckland Celebrates 21 New Te Reo Māori Names For Significant Sites
Friday, 18 October 2024, 9:02 pm | Mary Afemata - Local Democracy Reporter
The Māngere-Ōtāthuhu Local Board area were gifted 21 te reo Māori names for nearby sites. More >>
Park Benches Removed After Indecent Acts In Randwick Park, Manurewa
Friday, 18 October 2024, 8:59 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
Two park benches at Randwick Park in Manurewa will be removed after complaints of anti-social behaviour. More >>
Defamation Suit Costs Buller Ratepayers $20,000
Friday, 18 October 2024, 8:58 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Buller District Mayor Jamie Cleine says ratepayers have paid out $20,000 for a defamation suit - but the true cost is much higher. More >>
'Blown Away' By Extreme Need As Whānau Swamp Free Dental Clinics
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 6:26 pm | Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter
Hauora providers say the free clinics revealed the severity of dental health issues among Māori and the extreme need for access to treatment. More >>
Tauranga's Ghost Homes A 'Hard Problem To Solve' - Mahé Drysdale
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 6:24 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
The number of empty homes are on the rise despite the housing shortage. More >>
Southland District Council Clamps Down On 'Bad Dog Owners'
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 6:47 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Council manager regulatory services Adrian Humphries said his organisation was targeting repeat rule-breakers. More >>
Tauranga Will Fluoridate Its Water Despite Mayor’s No-vote
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 6:46 pm | Alisha Evans - Local Democracy Reporter
Mahé Drysdale has voted against adding fluoride to the city's water supply, saying he has "real question marks around safety" and wants more assurances it did not pose a risk. More >>
Tararua Mayor's Ultimatum Over Highway Toll
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 6:44 pm | Emily Ireland - Local Democracy Reporter
Tracey Collis says there is little public support for a toll on the replacement Manawatū Tararua highway. More >>
'Processed, High In Fat': Food Trucks Prompt Health Concerns
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 6:43 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Invercargill City Council said recommendations relating to healthy food options fell outside of the intention for the bylaw. More >>
