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Frustrated farmer says grassland deemed ‘outstanding natural landscape’
Some landowners were recently caught by surprise when the proposed West Coast district 'one' plan deemed sections of land as Outstanding Natural Landscape.
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A town's hall option labelled 'risky' will go for public consultation
6 Mar 2024A Town Hall option labelled "risky" and impracticable will now go to the public for consultation.
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Invercargill council hits speed bump over road safety
6 Mar 2024A plan to install a raised safety platform at a busy Invercargill intersection has come to a crashing halt following objections from councillors.
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New agreement aims to make Whakatāne more accessible, safer
6 Mar 2024A new agreement between a disability advocacy group and Whakatāne's council aims to make the district safer and more accessible.
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Wairarapa mayors clash over amalgamation
4 Mar 2024Carterton Mayor Ron Mark is standing firm on his support for the amalgamation of Wairarapa's three councils, despite Masterton postponing talks.
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Whangārei ratepayers face record rates hike
6 Mar 2024The figure is almost double the council's previous highest rates increase of nine percent in 2015/2016.
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'You have to take scale into account': Concern for smaller councils within new water bodies
4 Mar 2024Rangitīkei mayor Andy Watson is keeping a close eye on the issue of scale in new entities that could be set up to run water services.
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'Drastically unfair': The landowner facing a 500 percent rates hike
4 Mar 2024The owner pointed out there had been zero increase to the value of their section in that time, and lacks access to key council services.
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Masterton town hall and library plan could cost $49m
4 Mar 2024Masterton District Council's preferred plans for its town hall, library, and municipal buildings have an estimated combined cost of $49 million.
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'Some councils will be just about insolvent' - mayor's warning over water
1 Mar 2024The repeal of water service reforms has left some councils with significant debt problems, a district mayor says.
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Invercargill City Council used $750 suitcase only once
1 Mar 2024A suitcase purchased at an "exorbitant" price by Invercargill City Council for the sole purpose of bringing gifts home from Japan has not been used since.
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Mayor reflects on 'vastly different' iwi relations since occupation
29 Feb 2024The relationship between Māori and the Whanganui council today is "vastly different" compared to 29 years ago, mayor Andrew Tripe says.
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‘Told to move on’: Rough sleepers describe restless nights in Rotorua
28 Feb 2024With homeless people being asked to leave reserves, does Rotorua need a night shelter again?
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Gisborne's proposed alcohol rules labelled 'cultural throwback'
1 Mar 2024Proposed new alcohol rules could force some restaurants to close earlier and others from opening up close to marae and schools in Gisborne.
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Will beloved community hall be demolished?
1 Mar 2024"The hall will need to be removed," a sign on the door reads, but the council now says it's still deciding.
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Century-old oak to be cut down
29 Feb 2024The oak is one of 34 trees remaining from an Arbour Day planting event at Carterton in 1904.
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Canterbury homeowners face 24.2% rates rise
29 Feb 2024Some councillors opposed adopting the draft Long Term Plan, saying the table was "tone deaf" to what ratepayers are facing.
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122-year-old oak on the chopping block
28 Feb 2024The fate of a 122-year-old oak tree is in the hands of Carterton councillors after being deemed to be "compromised".
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Auckland golf courses being replanted to help native birds flourish
28 Feb 2024Five golf courses in in the city's south are part of a transformation project to make the green spaces havens for native birds.
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'Big omission' in West Coast mine application - DOC
27 Feb 2024Mining company TiGa has reapplied for a resource consent for an open-cast mine at Barrytown, north of Greymouth.
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Marlborough rates rise 12.65%, consultation coming on Sounds rebuild
27 Feb 2024Repairs to the Marlborough Sounds roading network are expected to cost ratepayers $106 million.
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More vacant shops as Blenheim’s CBD changes shape
24 Feb 2024Central Blenheim has become a place to socialise rather than shop, forcing retailers to close their doors.
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Police to enforce speed limits at urban schools under new plans
26 Feb 2024A raft of speed limit changes are on the cards for Marlborough's roading network, including permanent 40kph speeds outside schools.
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Community backlash over review slower speed limits
25 Feb 2024Plans are underway to review the controversial new $700,000 Whangārei Heads slower speed zone amid strong local opposition.
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