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Tears and recriminations as Northland Regional Council chair elected
29 Nov 2023Accusations, claims and counter-claims flew as the complete takeover of Northland Regional Council by a right-leaning five-person majority elected farmer Geoff Crawford as chair.
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'Closer to finish line': Land return pivotal moment for Tauranga hapū
30 Nov 2023Two Tauranga hapū will be able to reconnect with their whenua with reserve land likely to be returned to them.
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Iwi and council join forces as government signals cuts to co-governance
27 Nov 2023South Taranaki's iwi and council have drawn up a new partnership agreement just as the new coalition government plans to take an axe to co-governance.
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Paid parking plans delayed in Tauranga after public outcry
27 Nov 2023The commission that administers the city has reconsidered after submissions from a business owner.
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'Forty drives a week’: Chemo unit will save cancer patients hundreds of trips
27 Nov 2023Hundreds of cancer patients each year will be saved the stress of travelling to Palmerston North for treatment with the opening of Whanganui Hospital's new chemotherapy unit.
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Thousands attend Wairarapa events despite economic headwinds
27 Nov 2023More than 18,000 visitors attended Wairarapa events in the past two weeks, giving the region a tourism boost after a slower winter.
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Multi-million dollar plans for equestrian centre near Ashbutron
25 Nov 2023Consents been made to develop a $200m equine stud and equestrian centre next to Lake Hood in Ashburton.
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Seismic power shift sees deputy chair facing chop at regional council
24 Nov 2023Northland Regional Council deputy chair Jack Craw is in the firing line as a group of councillors attempt to oust him from his role.
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'Sobering': Marlborough Sounds reach record-breaking sea temperatures
23 Nov 2023Persistent marine heatwaves in Cook Strait are thought to be behind the record-breaking sea temperatures.
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Concern some owners will not act over dozens of quake-prone buildings
23 Nov 2023Masterton has 79 earthquake-prone buildings, with some needing strengthening work by as early as 2026.
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Clock ticks on West Coast Regional Council rates mistake
23 Nov 2023Ratepayers effected by the blunder are being urged to pay something by 30 November to avoid penalties.
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Canterbury has a plan to return as tourism destination - but has no funds to achieve it.
23 Nov 2023A new Canterbury regional tourism plan has been endorsed by the local councils but there's no money to implement it.
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Council pauses fluoridation work after High Court judgement on mandate
22 Nov 2023"I am resisting the urge to say 'I told you so'," one councillor said.
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First wahine Māori chair of a regional council resigns
22 Nov 2023Tui Shortland has quit suddenly as chair of the Northland Regional Council.
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Tai Rāwhiti needs 5000 more homes – where will they go?
22 Nov 2023Public consultation will soon begin on a strategy to address the need for 5000 additional homes in Tai Rāwhiti by 2050.
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'A hell of a year': The young mayor sparking change
17 Nov 2023Far North kahikā (mayor) Moko Tepania says being elected with the support of local iwi means he and his councillors are not alone.
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Fears a future slip at landfill could risk Greymouth water
22 Nov 2023Fears a future slip from the Taylorville Resource Park site could wipe out the Greymouth town water treatment plant site remain a worry for the Grey District Council.
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Big tour buses banned from 'most stunning' views of Aotearoa
21 Nov 2023Tour bus access to one of the best views in New Zealand is being restricted due to safety concerns.
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Worry new plan rules will capture traditional Ngāi Tahu camping
21 Nov 2023Poutini Ngāi Tahu have argued that cultural values in the proposed Te Tai o Poutini plan should be explicitly expressed, citing concerns that freedom camping rules will impact traditional Māori…
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Buyout proposed for Cyclone Gabrielle damaged Tinui homes
20 Nov 2023The Masterton District Council set out details for the $2.5 million proposal on Monday.
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Northlanders to shell out $90 million in November rates deadline
19 Nov 2023Northlanders are finding it harder to pay their council rates - as the deadline looms for the year's second rates instalment.
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Rivers, lakes in Taranaki dubbed 'poor', unsuitable for swimming due to E coli risk
19 Nov 2023All of Taranaki's river swimming spots - and some lakes - have rated poorly for the risk of getting sick from a faecal bug in the latest report card on the region's water quality.
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Rotorua Lakes Council to fine owners of unregistered dogs, offers last chance
18 Nov 2023Hundreds of Rotorua dog owners face $300 fines as the council cracks down on residents "unwilling" to register their pets.
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Water clarity: The murky management of Rakaia River
17 Nov 2023Who is responsible for keeping Rakaia River pristine? It's a question that's led to protracted legal action in Canterbury, with another twist this week.
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