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Beachfront residents left in the dark over erosion plan
Wainui residents say they feel left in the dark over Gisborne District Council's management of erosion at the beachside settlement.
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DHB seeks to attract Māori students into health careers
A pilot scheme to attract more young Māori into health careers is being considered for West Coast communities.
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Stronger Māori participation for Whangārei District Council
Hapū on a Whangārei District Council Māori input governance group are working to strengthen local democracy participation.
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Cheque motivated Fletchers to finish West Coast hospital - MP
It took a cheque from the government to get Fletchers to finish the new Te Nikau Grey Hospital for the West Coast, according to MP Damien O'Connor,
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Green a good colour for government - new East Coast candidate says
The newest candidate for East Coast, Meredith Akuhata-Brown, says activism is in her DNA and it's time to make change.
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Councillor comes under fire during sewerage scheme debate
A Rotorua councillor has been criticised for not stepping back from the decision-making table after making a public submission on a controversial sewerage management proposal.
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Covid-19 Tairawhiti response: 2250 food relief packages, cost $1m
More than 2250 food parcels have been distributed to Tairawhiti households as part of the Covid-19 emergency response.
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West Coast Iwi leader calls for consistent rules on freedom camping
A West Coast iwi leader says the region's new combined district plan is a chance for councils to crack down in a more consistent way on problems caused by freedom campers.
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Gisborne council wants 'shovel-ready' funding for rail line
The axe has not yet fallen on the Gisborne to Wairoa rail line as it vies for a slice of the $3 billion the Government has set aside for shovel-ready infrastructure projects.
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South Auckland council services hub on chopping block after Covid-19
Auckland Council says it will have to come up with a new business case for its planned South Auckland services hub due to budget cutbacks.
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Five rivals to challenge McClay in Rotorua
Both familiar and fresh faces will be in the running to topple Todd McClay as Rotorua MP in the 2020 election.
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Gold miner hopeful mining will be allowed on conservation land
After speaking with the Conservation Ministry Eugenie Sage, a West Coast gold miner says he's hopeful mining could be allowed on conservation land.
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Watercare earmarks $57.5m to recommission dam
Watercare is planning to spend $57.5 million to recommission a mothballed dam in Hūnua to help in the fight against Auckland's water shortages. Video
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Students forge ahead with campaign to bring back school doctors
Gisborne Girls' High School students will press their case for free in-school doctors' appointments when they meet members of the district health board this month.
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Conservation Board to resume meetings after rift with Ngāi Tahu
The West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board will hold its first formal meeting this year after a months-long stand-off with Poutini Ngāi Tahu.
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West Coast Regional Council locks in rates freeze
The West Coast Regional Council has locked in its planned rates freeze for the year, and will borrow to cover the resulting budget deficit.
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Ōpōtiki dilapidated barn compliant
Neighbours of a controversial barn in Ōpōtiki are disputing claims of constant hammering and unsanitary conditions.
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Clinic 'no-show' costs West Coast DHB $400k a year
Patients who do not show up for medical appointments are costing the West Coast District Health Board more than $400,000 a year.
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Zero rates rise petition fails to sway council
Calls from Wairoa ratepayers for a zero rates rise have been unsuccessful with the town now facing an overall increase of 5 percent.
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AT backs down over Māngere car park after 18 months
After an 18 month-long stoush over plans to shut the entrance to a busy car park, a compromise has been agreed on.
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West Coast council opposes air quality changes over coal heating
West Coast communities who rely on coal to heat their homes will suffer if tougher government rules for air quality go ahead, the regional council says.
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Council warns against wandering stock and dogs
A farmer whose sheep were ravaged by a dog last year is again having stock hassled by dogs during the night.
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Couple on a mission picked up 1280kg of rubbish during lockdown
Kawerau residents on a mission to clean up the town they love walked the streets during lockdown, collecting everything from fridges to used nappies.
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Māngere Bridge businesses clash with Auckland Transport over car park stoush
An 18 month-long stoush over plans to shut off an entrance to a busy car park in South Auckland has come to a head between business owners and Auckland Transport.
