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Far North jobs would be at risk if rates rise reduced - mayor
Cutting next year's rates in a post-Covid-19 reset would mean local job losses according to John Carter, Far North District Council Mayor.
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Council rethink: Ōtāhuhu town centre upgrade takes a hit
For Prajesh Lal, being told the funding for the Ōtāhuhu town centre upgrade would be slashed in Auckland Council's proposed budget was the last thing he wanted…
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Fears of 3700 job losses in Rotorua in wake of Covid-19
Rotorua is set to lose more than 3700 jobs in the fallout of Covid-19, resulting in $186 million in lost earnings, according to a new report.
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Tiny home resembles ‘Lego exercise’
A tiny home is at the centre of a complex court dispute in Marlborough over whether it is a building or a vehicle.
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South Auckland hit hard in super city's emergency budget
Some major projects in South Auckland are now facing funding cuts as the Auckland Council's latest budget grapples with a massive hit to its revenue due to Covid-19.
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Whakatāne library staff and clients delighted to be back
Bookworms are back in their element and browsing the stacks at the Whakatāne library.
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Hard line on smoking, but vaping escapes Kawerau council ban
Kawerau District Council is banning smoking at its events, but vaping is not covered by the new restrictions.
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Social distance rules see recycling diverted to landfill
About 360 tonnes of recycling has been diverted to landfill over the last eight weeks in Marlborough, saving the council money.
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Rotorua shovel-ready projects reach 'long short list'
All eight of Rotorua's bids for 'shovel-ready' projects have beaten 1098 other applications to reach a 'long shortlist' of 802.
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Saturday catch-up surgery to clear Northland DHB’s 900-strong backlog
Whangarei Hospital will start doing weekend catch-up surgery to clear a 900-strong backlog due to Covid-19.
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Proposal to ferry cars from Ports of Auckland still on the table
A proposal to ferry imported cars from the Ports of Auckland to Highbrook is still viable, despite the economic impact of Covid-19, according to PTS Group chief executive John Keenan.
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Far North council considers Māori wards
Far North District Council is looking to strengthen Māori participation in its local government decision making, with Māori wards one option being considered and another Māori seats with voting rights…
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Covid-19: Major Auckland developments to be reviewed
Auckland Council development agency Panuku is reviewing a number of major projects due to a projected $500m revenue loss because of Covid-19.
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Middlemore nurse injured in attack: WorkSafe urged to act
A violent attack on a staff member at Middlemore Hospital on Thursday night has left the New Zealand Nurses Organisation looking for answers from WorkSafe.
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Mangawhai rates battle ends with $115,000 payment
Ten years battling against paying Mangawhai sewerage scheme rates has ended today with retired ratepayer Bruce Rogan paying $115,000 to Kaipara District Council. Video
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Iwi fear council plan fails to protect 'potentially hundreds' of sacred sites
Potentially "hundreds" of historic Māori sites have been left unprotected in Marlborough's new environment plan, iwi say.
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SFO drops DHB case after year-long investigation
After a 12-month investigation into financial irregularities at the Counties Manukau District Health Board the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has decided it won't charge anyone in relation to the case.
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Lockdown adds to Gisborne surgery backlog - and no end in sight
The number of planned surgeries at Gisborne Hospital that were put off due to the alert level 4 lockdown topped 100.
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Whakatāne council chases government for costs of three crises
The triple crises of the Edgecumbe floods, the Whakaari / White Island eruption and Covid-19 have cost Whakatāne ratepayers millions of dollars.
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Rotorua Lakes Council building undergoing $1.7 million renovation
Some councillors say the roughly $1.7 million in renovations is not a good look when people are struggling, but the mayor says ceiling tiles have fallen on her desk.
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Rotorua Lakes Council applies handbrake to CBD parking discussion
Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick has put the handbrake on discussions about free parking in the CBD for the time being.
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Hokitika township needs to retreat from sea, councillor warns
Hokitika township must start planning to move back from the coast, West Coast councillor Stuart Challenger says.
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Mangawhai ratepayer who fought sewerage scheme faces Friday deadline for $115k payment
A retired Mangawhai couple face losing their house unless they come up with $115,000 by Friday.
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Vandals cost Marlborough ratepayers thousands last year
Graffiti has appeared on the side of Blenheim's historic courthouse, with Marlborough ratepayers forking out $33,000 to clean up after taggers and vandals last year.
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Gisborne treatment plant a 'must-have' despite ballooning cost
Those managing Gisborne city's wastewater treatment plant upgrade faced a grilling yesterday from district councillors seeking answers over the project's multimillion-dollar budget blow-out.
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Counties Manukau Health welcomes Budget funding boost
Counties Manukau Health is welcoming a Government funding injection of $3.92 billion for the country's District Health Boards (DHBs) as it attempts to grapple with the impact of Covid-19.
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Free parking to be trialled in Marlborough town centres
The Marlborough District Council agreed on Thursday to roll out free parking in Blenheim and Picton to boost local businesses, and use it to "trial" if the initiative should stay long-term.
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