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Caravan park prompts new SH1 turning lane
The site has been the scene of three known crashes within a five-year period, including one involving a vehicle towing a caravan.
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'A nice change': Green tinge returns to North Canterbury pastures
9 Jan 2025The area has been suffering from low rainfall for many months.
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Whanganui council-iwi agreement: How will this work?
19 Jan 2025An iwi partnership is being considered by Whanganui District Council, which could encompass management of reserves, and a trust to foster social well-being -…
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Mayor's relief as dam dispute finally ends
15 Jan 2025"It's been a long and tortuous process to get this far," mayor Tim King says of the five-year saga.
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The move a councillor is calling a step backwards for Auckland
15 Jan 2025A decision to disband Auckland Council's lead urban regeneration agency could mean some communities miss out on valuable investments, a councillor says.
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$1.3m spent on ‘business saver’ travel subsidy since July 2021 storm
More than $1 million has been spent on a "lifesaver" travel subsidy for businesses in the Marlborough Sounds, who are now having to adapt to operating without it.
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What is Local Democracy Reporting?
31 May 2021Find out more about the scheme and how to become a host newsroom or accredited media partner.
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Toxic algae warnings for rivers across Southland
17 Jan 2025A spate of toxic algae appearances in Southland has prompted warnings at rivers across the region.
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Thousands of homes planned but no extra water
17 Jan 2025The aquifers in the Hawke's Bay will not be giving up any more water than they do today.
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No fines in first month of Auckland's new alcohol rules
17 Jan 2025There have been no issues with off-licence bottle shops in Auckland adhering to new strict 9pm closures, Auckland Council says.
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Fears new standards could leave students with no qualification
16 Jan 2025The requirement to pass new literacy and numeracy standards to qualify for NCEA could result students leaving school with no qualifications.
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$7 million pegged for Edgecumbe flood litigation
15 Jan 2025A regional council believes it will cost this amount to litigate claims brought against it over the flood eight years ago.
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Salty sea air causes pollution breach in Awatoto, Hawke’s Bay
15 Jan 2025A recording of a dangerous level of air pollution near the coast of Hawke's Bay turned out to be salty sea air.
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Woman saves $500 after hit-and-run, thanks to CCTV cameras
11 Jan 2025After being smashed into and left with no contact details, Hawke's Bay woman Tracy Murfitt made a request for council CCTV footage that saved her $500.
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Tiny sign doesn’t stop swimming in poo
10 Jan 2025"It's kind of disgusting," says one local who got caught out.
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Popular swing given the axe by council
8 Jan 2025Hastings council removed tree branches and the attached swing at a waterfall in Hawke's Bay because swinging into the pool below was deemed to be risky.
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No confidence: Iwi reps call out Taranaki regional councillors
9 Jan 2025Iwi representatives lost confidence after councillors blocked debate on the contentious Treaty Principles Bill.
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Ashburton loses 'turtle town' title with speed changes
14 Jan 2025The man who said Ashburton would be turtle town after school speed zones were introduced is happy to see them changing.
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'We don't have to be based in New York' - AI and NZ's future
12 Jan 2025Last year RotoruaNZ chief executive Andrew Wilson urged businesses to investigate Artificial Intelligence tools to add value and improve productivity. Local democracy reporter Laura Smith spoke to a…
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Pacific’s most popular baby names in 2024
13 Jan 2025The most popular Pacific baby names for 2024 in Aotearoa have been revealed, with Kaia topping the girls' list and Malakai leading the boys.
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Clean boats crucial to stop spread of marine pests
13 Jan 2025Marine pests such as caulerpa, Mediterranean fanworm and clubbed tunicate often hitch a ride on boat hulls and anchors.
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Consent granted for 13 sections off flood-damaged road
13 Jan 2025Thirteen new sections off a flood-damaged road in the Marlborough Sounds have been granted consent, despite concerns about sediment runoff and the removal of vegetation.
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Schools back threatened qualification
9 Jan 2025"There is zero chance we will get rid of level 1, until anyone provides an alternative."
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Locals defy council attempt to remove rope swing
10 Jan 2025Hastings District Council says it is taking action again.
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Water bottlers face no summer restrictions - but residents told to cut back
9 Jan 2025While Napier and Hastings residents are being asked to conserve water, there's unlikely to be any disruption to water bottling operations.
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22 dogs and puppies uplifted from Ōpōtiki property
8 Jan 2025The owner has been fined and agreed to surrender the dogs, who have since been put down.
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Rubbish or 'a good idea'? Residents weigh in on collection changes
8 Jan 2025Rotorua Lakes Council will introduce weekly food and green waste kerbside collection from July 2026, while its general rubbish collection will reduce to one fortnightly pick-up.
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Uncovered: 100-year-old discovery in Rotorua Museum renovation
6 Jan 2025Heritage tiles were revealed during building strengthening works.
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