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Mangawhai public to give input into $15m council plan
Mangawhai locals will this summer have their chance to contribute to a $15 million Kaipara District Council management plan for their coastal settlement - one of the fastest growing centres in New…
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Gisborne Council launches app for service requests
Reporting abandoned vehicles, dumped rubbish or potholes is going high-tech with an app developed by Gisborne District Council staff.
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Council boss refuses to cut Kaikōura ratepayers loose
A bid by northern Kaikōura residents to be rezoned to Marlborough is a no-go.
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Kaikōura curbs freedom camping ahead of summer
Tough new freedom camping rules that ban camping at a number of areas are being praised by Kaikōura residents.
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Westland mayor calls for disbanding of Conservation Board
Westland mayor Bruce Smith says the West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board has become a mouthpiece for Forest and Bird.
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DOC scraps plan to expand Lake Ianthe campsite
The Department of Conservation has scrapped plans to expand its campsite at Lake Ianthe/Matahi, in Westland after strong objections from conservation groups and locals.
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Dargaville closer to human waste removal
Urgent removal of 3000 tonnes of treated human waste from Dargaville wastewater treatment plant's oxidation pond is a step closer.
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Multimillion-dollar repair bill for Wairoa roads in storm’s wake
Millions in financial aid to repair storm-damaged roads have helped keep Wairoa District Council from running at a loss.
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Tender out for Kawerau animal shelter
Despite not entering into a competitive tender for its new animal shelter and rehoming facility, Kawerau District Council expects to get the best value for money for ratepayers.
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Ihumātao: Goff refuses to comment on Auckland Council land buyout
Mayor Phil Goff is refusing to say whether he supports Auckland Council purchasing disputed land at Ihumātao.
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More residents needed for '24/7' town centre
Panuku says another 1000 residents are needed in Manukau central to meet the council development arm's goal of creating a "24/7 town centre" in Auckland's south.
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Opotiki council has all-woman leadership team
As well as being New Zealand's only Māori mayor, Lyn Riesterer is leading Opotiki Council's first all-woman leadership team.
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Probe into Auckland councillor's comments dropped
Auckland Council chief executive Stephen Town has thrown out a code of conduct complaint against Maungakiekie-Tāmaki councillor Josephine Bartley.
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Council turning to greener wheels to cut emissions
Gisborne District Council is making the switch to environmentally friendly vehicles as a step in reducing its carbon footprint.
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'Down but not out': Ousted councillor drops legal action
After receiving legal advice, ousted councillor Hinerangi Goodman is dropping her legal fight for her seat.
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$14m bid to make Westport 'whitebait capital of world' gets backing
The man who pioneered whitebait farming in New Zealand is backing claims that Westport has the potential to be the whitebait capital of the world.
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Farmers fear loss of millions as slip repair wait continues
Waikura Valley farmers face missing out on millions in income during one of their most lucrative seasons of the year following a road slip three months ago.
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Choppers over wild places up for airing by Conservation Board
The vexed subject of air traffic over wilderness areas is high on the agenda at next week's meeting of the West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board.
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Northland Regional Council increases Māori input
A new climate change working party and increased Māori and independent representation are among key changes to the Northland Regional Council's freshly-agreed governance structure for the next three…
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Māori seat rules need to change - Wairoa mayor
The rules governing Māori constituencies are not ensuring balanced representation in the communities that need it, Wairoa's mayor says.
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Probe into councillor's comments on Māngere tree removal submissions
Auckland Council is looking into a code of conduct complaint following a councillor's alleged outburst about tree removal from Māngere Mountain.
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Council closes grass runway at Hood aerodrome
A grass runway at Hood Aerodrome has been closed after Masterton District Council commissioned an independent aerodrome operation review following the fatal mid-air collision in June.
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Kawerau expansion: 'rather have growing pains than dying pains'
Kawerau District Council's request for a parcel of Whakatāne land is necessary to create jobs, its mayor says.
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Popular dog park at centre of proposed land swap
The love of a park gifted by a town stalwart where dogs run free shines through in submissions to a land swap proposal for Sparks Park in Carterton.
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