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Māori leader angry over call to scrap Te Mana o te Wai freshwater principles
20 Dec 2023A Māori leader has hit out over a call to remove Te Mana o te Wai principles from Northland's freshwater plan.
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'Increased water insecurity': Danger looms for Gisborne's supply
21 Dec 2023A swathe of challenges face the Tai Rāwhiti freshwater supply including climate change, scarcity and wastage.
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Rotorua Lakeland Queen owner told to build, gift, then lease new jetty
18 Dec 2023The paddle boat was once a common sight on the lake but has been sitting on dry land for the last three years. Local Democracy Reporting's Laura Smith finds out why.
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Controversial landfill makes fresh application
19 Dec 2023The site is less than 5km east of a township and has been plagued with problems including odour, dust, and water leaching issues this year.
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Funding details released for fixing Marlborough Sounds roads
19 Dec 2023The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has signalled how much it will fund towards fixing and improving roads in the Marlborough Sounds.
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Ferry project cancellation a ‘heavy blow’, says Waitohi Picton iwi
16 Dec 2023The government's decision to halt the Cook Strait ferry project is a "heavy blow", says a top of the south iwi chairperson.
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Collective call needed to protect Franz Josef area - councillor
17 Dec 2023A long awaited meeting for Franz Josef area residents and ratepayers is about to be held after years of delays as the future of their community hangs in the balance.
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'Tired' animal control officer killed Gisborne dog Sarge, inquiry finds
14 Dec 2023An investigation into the death of a Gisborne dog at the hands of council staff has detailed the sorry state the animal was returned to its owners in.
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Neighbours oppose solar farm on Blenheim’s rural floodplain
11 Dec 2023A small group of neighbours between Blenheim and the sea fear a solar farm planned for their quiet neighbourhood will turn it into an industrial-like zone.
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Police blitz sees 11,222 fines issued on Canterbury's roads
16 Dec 2023Throughout the operation, police adopted a "spot and stop" policy, where drivers were pulled over if detected speeding, and seatbelt checks were carried on the car's occupants.
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'We're not too young to be affected': Rangatahi lead hīkoi in Blenheim
13 Dec 2023When protests were taking place across the country led by Te Pāti Māori, "Blenheim was a little bit shy".
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Submissions pour in for bid to rename village
12 Dec 2023It's not clear when Waimarino suddenly became just "National Park", but iwi are calling for the tourist village to be given its historic name back.
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Freshwater gold clam fears for Northland’s busiest tourist lake
10 Dec 2023The boat ramp at Northland's most popular recreational lake will remain open to boaties this summer despite fears about a new invasive freshwater gold clam.
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Joy Cowley’s ‘heart is full’ as hundreds attend playground blessing
8 Dec 2023Hundreds of people, including about 140 children, turned out for the blessing of the Featherston playground which now bears author Joy Cowley's name.
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Gen Z's new platform to influence politics
8 Dec 2023From serving at McDonald's to the civil service, Fisher Wang is now set to guide a new generation on local politics.
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Four Rotorua accommodation providers under investigation
8 Dec 2023The government is investigating whether four accommodation providers in Rotorua are complying with tenancy laws - including Spa Lodge.
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15,000 redundant state workers could be resource for councils – mayor
7 Dec 2023Wellington public servants out of a job could become a resource for councils looking for staff, according to a Wairarapa mayor.
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Restoration of gold mining cottage creates unique challenges
7 Dec 2023A 100-year-old gold miner's cottage at Waiuta will be opened in March after a $100,000 restoration by the Department of Conservation.
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Council backs down on alcohol policy – for now
7 Dec 2023Pushing pause on policies that affect bars and the sale of alcohol in Tauranga is "positive for the city", a shop owner says.
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Concern over council move to extend al fresco dining charge
6 Dec 2023Street dining in Tauranga will soon cost businesses across the city instead of just some in the centre of town.
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Consultation fatigue taking toll on Gisborne tangata whenua
6 Dec 2023The stress of "consultation fatigue" is being felt by tangata whenua, according to two Māori ward councillors who have spoken out at recent meetings.
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Swaps of DOC land still on the cards
6 Dec 2023Land swaps between the Department of Conservation and West Coast private landowners are still on the cards.
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Concern over congestion on popular Hokitika Gorge walkway
5 Dec 2023Tourist operators are concerned the Hokitika Gorge walkway may struggle with an influx of summer visitors following its bridge closure.
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Crumbling teeth or having a home? The choice one retired Rotorua couple face
3 Dec 2023It comes as they face a bill for a sewerage scheme they must legally connect to.
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