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South Auckland neglected under Super city - Goff
South Auckland has been suffering since the formation of the Auckland super city in 2010, re-elected mayor Phil Goff admits.
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Council more closed-door due to PGF
Provincial Growth Fund applications have resulted in Ōpōtiki holding an increased number of closed meetings in the past three years.
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Tāneatua residents: 'We want our police presence back'
Nearly a year after it was set alight, Tāneatua residents are still waiting for a new police station.
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'Central government tends to have a one-size-fits-all mentality'
Decisions at government level are forcing Masterton District Council to jump through hoops it doesn't think it needs to, using money it would rather spend elsewhere.
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Ousted Whakatāne councillor to fight for seat
Hinerangi Goodman is launching a legal battle to reclaim her seat on the Whakatāne District Council.
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More funding on way to tackle Auckland measles outbreak
The government will inject more millions into Auckland's health authorities in the wake of the country's worst measles outbreak in two decades.
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Debate rages after Whakatane councillor ousted
Many are calling for change following the election debacle at Whakatane District Council.
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Clay top-up for closed Masterton landfill
Masterton District Council has bought additional clay to cap its closed landfill but says it's part of an ongoing management plan rather than a response to the Fox River landfill disaster.
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Iwi council seats left unfilled as focus remains tribal
Four of five iwi positions at the Marlborough District Council remain empty, with many of the region's Māori skilled in governance "wrapped up in their own iwi dynamics".
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Marlborough deputy mayor chosen, mayor puts focus on environment
Nadine Taylor has been appointed Marlborough's deputy mayor, and mayor John Leggett signalled the council had a "lot of work to do" on the environment.
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‘Outpost’ ratepayers campaign to jump sinking Kaikōura council ship
A South Island council in financial peril could lose half of its ratepaying area to its "very kind" neighbour if a resident-driven campaign is successful.
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Farm and green lobbies face off at Masterton meeting
The farm and green lobbies went head-to-head at the inaugural Masterton District Council meeting over a submission officials had put together on the government's fresh water reforms.
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New social housing near for Masterton
A deal to build 20 new social houses in Masterton on land owned by developer David Borman is near and he is in talks for another 20 at the site, taking the total to 40.
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Dirty tidal pool 'dangerous for children' - scientist
The Heads tidal pool in Whakatāne is set to remain in its current unsatisfactory state for a third summer despite two years of public criticism.
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Council opts for wind turbine in building's $6.8m upgrade
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is emphasising its environmental leadership with the refurbishment of its Whakatāne base.
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Random chance finalises new Whakatane councillor
Names were drawn out of a hat to determine the new councillor for the Murupara-Galatea ward at Whakatane District Council.
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Coin toss over seat after election draw 'belongs to Dark Ages'
The toss of a coin may determine who represents the southern-most communities of the Whakatane district over the next three years after a draw in the Murupara-Galatea ward.
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Council secures land for Blenheim library and art gallery
The last piece of a land jigsaw puzzle has fallen into place for a much-anticipated library and art gallery project in Blenheim.
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Marlborough voter turnout lowest in two decades
Marlborough has seen its worst voter turnout in more than two decades, according to the region's electoral officer.
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Eastern BOP DHB representation at risk
The region's sole health board member plans to lobby ministers after a major drop in representation following the elections.
