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Parcel of land likely to be returned to Māori at former gateway to Pink and White Terraces

Friday, 14 February 2020, 11:41 am | Felix Desmarais - Local Democracy Reporter

On the western shores of Lake Tarawera, Tūhourangi Tribal Authority ancestors would welcome some of the Rotorua region's earliest tourists, taking them to Te Otukapuarangi - the Pink and White Terraces. More >>

'A Great Injustice' - No Recompense For Wetland Owners

Thursday, 13 February 2020, 10:04 am | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter

West Coasters whose land has been newly classified as a significant wetland or natural area are unlikely to receive any compensation from the government, according to Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage. Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage is pouring cold water on ... More >>

Whangarei Residents Water Use Cuts Likely As District Looks To Supply Far North And Kaipara

Wednesday, 12 February 2020, 11:16 am | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter

Whangarei’s almost 100,000 residents will likely soon need to cut their water use as the district moves to help desperate water-shortage-hit Far North and Kaipara communities. Whangarei District Council Mayor Sheryl Mai (seated in white top -not ... More >>

$750k To Seal Leaky Roof Of Marlborough Council Building

Wednesday, 12 February 2020, 11:08 am | Chloe Ranford - Local Democracy Reporter

Hammers and drills will be the background track for decision-makers for the next three months while their sagging "beehive" roof is replaced. Marlborough District Council economic, community and support services manager Dean Heiford at ... More >>

Oranga Tamariki Faces More Backlash As South Auckland 'youth Prison' Bid Gathers Steam

Wednesday, 12 February 2020, 11:00 am | Nick Truebridge - Local Democracy Reporter

A proposed "youth prison" has drawn further backlash, with residents rubbishing the government's latest attempt to test the suburban detention centre's impact on the community. Oranga Tamariki's Whakatakapokai site in Weymouth, South Auckland. ... More >>

Northland-Auckland highway to be urban growth corridoor

Tuesday, 11 February 2020, 4:44 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter

(Headline abbreviated, original headline: Northland to Auckland highway to be country's second urban growth corridor) More >>

'Ground-breaking' Marlborough Environment Plan Ready For Release

Tuesday, 11 February 2020, 4:27 pm | Chloe Ranford - Local Democracy Reporter

Four years, 1300 submissions and almost $3 million later, Marlborough's environment plan is finally complete. The Marlborough District Council's new environment plan has a chapter on climate change, which could affect many regions, including the Marlborough ... More >>

Auckland Council cops backlash over proposed port locations

Friday, 17 January 2020, 10:00 am | Nick Truebridge - Local Democracy Reporter

Plans to continue lobbying for the investigation of a new port in Auckland's south have drawn the ire of a Northland strategist. More >>

Middlemore’s National Burns Centre ‘short’ on equipment

Friday, 20 December 2019, 10:36 am | Nick Truebridge - Local Democracy Reporter

Middlemore’s National Burns Centre ‘short’ on equipment needed to treat Whakaari/White Island victims, fundraising chief says More >>

Two Marlborough council candidates reported over expenses

Thursday, 19 December 2019, 5:28 pm | Chloe Ranford - Local Democracy Reporter

Two former council candidates could face police prosecution in Marlborough for not filing their election expenses declaration by the deadline. Electoral officer Dean Heiford confirmed that mayoral candidate Rick Ireland and Blenheim ward candidate ... More >>