Legal Bid To Halt Sewerage Pipe Works Fails In Environment Court
A legal bid to stop a sewerage pipe being installed in a wāhi tapu area near Rotorua has failed in the Environment Court.
A Fresh Start For Māngere Town Centre: New Seats, New Stage, Same Heart
Vicky Hau, the town centre manager since July last year, welcomes students from Māngere College, local board members, ...
Petition For Southern Sealing Proves Too Ambitious
Invercargill councillors have rejected a petition to seal two roads on the outskirts of the city due to competing demands. In February, a submission was made that Fowler Rd and Staunton Rd be sealed ...
Ngāti Hāua Sets Sights On New Era Of Self-Determination And Change
The agreements were negotiated as part of the settlement in a bid to re-set Ngāti Hāua’s relationship with the Crown. They ...
Eyes On Wairarapa Council Amalgamation – Again
Masterton’s council boss has eyed up amalgamation as “the bigger picture” for Wairarapa post water reform. In a report to council, which was set to meet Wednesday, chief executive Kym Fell said ...
Carterton Eyes Events Centre Rebrand
A report for Carterton’s meeting on Wednesday provided three options for councillors to consider: rebrand the Carterton Events Centre to Wairarapa Events Centre; rebrand to incorporate a te reo Māori ...
Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise Prioritises Stability, Cost-saving
Declaring a state of emergency is one thing Kirsten Wise does not want to do if she is elected for a third term as Napier mayor. “I’ve had to do that twice now, it would be nice to have a term without ...
War Hero Willie Apiata Entrusts MP With Victoria Cross Medal
New Zealand’s most decorated war hero Willie Apiata had just gifted him his New Zealand Victoria Cross medal to carry to ...
Second Person Poisoned By Toxic Algae In Lake Hood
A second person has been poisoned by the toxic algae in Lake Hood near Ashburton. National Public Health Service (NPHS) medical officer of health Dr Cheryl Brunton said the person was jet-skiing last ...
Masterton Rates Hike, Library Progress Detailed In Report
For most urban properties in Masterton, rates are projected to rise between 5-7%, the council has confirmed in a report on its Annual Plan. The average rural rates was projected to rise 12.6%.
Tauranga Art Gallery: Friends Group Announces Shakeup
Tauranga’s art gallery, which opened in 2007, is undergoing renovations as part of a city centre refresh. Friends of the Art Gallery chairwoman Sue Speirs said the society carried out a review which ...
Auckland Council Fast-tracks Overbridge Project To Improve Rail Safety And Mobility
In February, the Auckland Transport Board approved funding for improvements in both Takanini and Glen Innes, and the Minister of Transport has announced up to $200 million in government support for ...