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Iwi warns Forest and Bird to back off over Waitaha
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 5:06 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
West Coast iwi Ngati Waewae has fired a solid warning shot across the bows of Forest and Bird and the West Coast Conservation Board, over moves to firm up protection for the Waitaha River. More >>
Chopper pilots challenge Conservation Board over noise
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 4:46 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
A West Coast tourism company says restricting flights over wild country could put it out of business. More >>
Complaint against Auckland councillor thrown out
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 4:34 pm | Nick Truebridge - Local Democracy Reporter
Auckland Council chief executive Stephen Town has thrown out a code of conduct complaint against Maungakiekie-Tāmaki councillor Josephine Bartley. More >>
Builder fined over unconsented tiny homes in backyard
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 4:17 pm | Chloe Ranford - Local Democracy Reporter
A "cavalier" Marlborough man who built five tiny houses and tried to sell some on TradeMe said he didn't think he needed building consent because they were moveable. More >>
Bathurst seeks consent to explore in conservation area
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 4:47 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
The country's biggest coal company is applying for resource consent to explore a coal seam in the Mt Rochfort Conservation Area, on the Denniston Plateau. More >>
Gisborne: Council turning to greener wheels to cut emissions
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 4:34 pm | Aaron van Delden - Local Democracy Reporter
Moving to green vehicles is a small part of Gisborne District Council’s work to reduce its carbon footprint, “but every bit helps”, says Mayor Rehette Stoltz. More >>
