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Investigation into Environment Canterbury chairperson 'ongoing'
12 Jun 2024An investigation continues into Environment Canterbury's chairperson, five weeks on from him standing down from the role.
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West Coast considers future of mining
10 Jun 2024A hearing will resume in Greymouth Tuesday on how land-use and mining will evolve under the West Coast's proposed new district plan.
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Restoring land to mana whenua marks 'exciting new relationship'
5 Jun 2024The legal process to transfer the land, which the $306 million civic precinct Te Manawataki O Te Papa is being built on, to a joint trust is complete.
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Delays for rename of airport terminal honouring Shadbolt
8 Jun 2024Invercargill City Council has confirmed the rebrand to Sir Tim Shadbolt Terminal is taking longer than anticipated.
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'Brave and bold': Iwi praise councils for Māori wards stand
7 Jun 2024All four Taranaki councils oppose the government's decision to block Māori wards by public referendums.
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'Give it a go': Plea to Gisborne residents over controversial Grey St trial
2 Jun 2024Gisborne residents are being urged to see how it goes when it comes to the Grey St trial, a temporary structure aimed at encouraging locals to cycle and walk more.
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Kaikōura’s sea level rise sparks warning to council
7 Jun 2024A Kaikōura environmentalist believes sea level rise has sped up, leaving the town's coastline vulnerable.
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What does a Future Fund mean for Aucklanders?
7 Jun 2024The move is part of Auckland's 10-year budget and will "swap" its shares in Auckland Airport for less risky investments.
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What happens when your town's cemetery runs out of space?
6 Jun 2024With an average of two burials a week, Taruheru Cemetery is expected to be full within 10 years.
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Councils weigh up benefits of 'regional deals'
6 Jun 2024The North Canterbury leaders say they are keen to explore options which could see councils working together in partnerships with central government.
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Whale Trail set to boost Kaikōura's cycle tourism
6 Jun 2024Work is under way to develop the Kaikōura to Hāpuku section of the Whale Trail, a shared use pathway from Picton to Kaikōura.
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Road funding cuts for emergency events: Gisborne to fight NZTA plan
6 Jun 2024Mayor Rehette Stoltz is concerned NZTA's proposed policy changes would reduce emergency funding.
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Plumbing mistakes sends sewage into flooded yards
5 Jun 2024A common mistake with residential plumbing and drainage works was a key contributor of sewage in Masterton floodwaters, the council says.
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Four baby tuatara found at demolition site
1 Jun 2024The chances of discovering baby tuatara in an abandoned enclosure this week are being described as similar to "finding a needle in a haystack". Audio
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Elderly man charged with trespass after council bomb scare
29 May 2024A disgruntled ratepayer who police believe may be behind a bomb scare that saw a council's offices evacuated has appeared in court.
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Wilding pine work 'at risk' as funds dwindle
28 May 2024A Southland pest control group fears 18 years of work could be in jeopardy amid difficult conditions.
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Wellington Water blunder has $200k impact on South Wairarapa plan
25 May 2024South Wairarapa District Council is working to understand the full impact of a $51 million blunder by Wellington Water, just days after shaving 0.6 percent off the proposed rates increase for 2024-25.
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Portaloos needed at Gisborne's new Kāinga Ora homes
25 May 2024The plumbing issues were found just weeks after emergency housing residents moved into the 31-home Worsley St development.
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West Coast council considers Auditor General's climate change advice
25 May 2024The Office of the Auditor General has advised the council it needs to better reflect climate change in the way it manages its protection assets.
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Booze-free supermarkets: The city with a bottle store monopoly
24 May 2024In Invercargill, the licensing trust model is alive and well - controlling the sale and supply of alcohol. Matthew Rosenberg looks into the system, and why it isn't more widely used.
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What are the Marlborough Sounds marine options?
29 May 2024Plans to spend nearly $40 million upgrading marine infrastructure in the Marlborough Sounds have been labelled "unnecessary", while others are worried their area will miss out on improvements.
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Commuter ferry could set sail in Tauranga
28 May 2024A ferry service between Mount Maunganui and Tauranga could be on the way in 2025.
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Internal investigations at Coast council continue
24 May 2024A forensic examination begun in mid-2022 at West Coast Regional Council is continuing after it refused to pay a $90,000 bill from the Westland District Council.
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Gisborne considers training volunteer teams for emergency response
23 May 2024Establishing an emergency response team in Gisborne could be "another tool in our toolbox", Mayor Rehette Stoltz says.
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