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Mayor who used N-word blames 'brain fade' for alleged verbal attacks
19 Jun 2024Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark's actions at a private event left an MC so upset she wished the ground would "open up and swallow her".
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Fears over toxic wood waste removal
19 Jun 2024A management plan to dig up contaminated wood waste from a boat harbour development site on Keepa Road in Whakatāne has been signed off by council.
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Centralised healthcare lacks 'local accountability'
19 Jun 2024Bringing some healthcare decisions back into communities will help plug the gap in local accountability, two mayors say.
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Upgrade of 'intimidating' cycleway faces uncertainty
19 Jun 2024While current investments into Nelson's cycling infrastructure are welcomed, advocates are disappointed that a popular coastal path is being "neglected".
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Principal expects 'amazing results' under new literacy approach
18 Jun 2024Students learning under structured literacy are already showing some promising results as they enter high school, a principal says.
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Mayors and councillors set for pay rise
18 Jun 2024The new rates are determined "with a lot of difficulty" but the increase aligns with the public sector.
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‘We’ll ... kill you’: Claims of death threat in clash over sacred lake
18 Jun 2024A guardian of a lake near Rotorua alleges a crewman working on a nearby sewerage scheme threatened to kill him.
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A bite-sized Te Araroa trail for Canterbury trampers?
18 Jun 2024An investigation will look at how Ashburton district's local economy could benefit from a bite-size portion of the Te Araroa trail.
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South Aucklanders urged to speak up on city’s transport plan
17 Jun 2024The plan will shape Auckland's transport network in the next 10 years and public consultation ends today.
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Rakaia's salmon statue needs a makeover
15 Jun 2024The statue is in need of work, but with the project unbudgeted the council has yet to work out where the cash to fund it will come from.
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Nurse fired over anti-vax posts denied another appeal
A former nurse dismissed over "anti-vaccine information on Facebook" won't have her case heard by the Court of Appeal.
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‘Vile backlash’: Marae hails tough decision to fund upgrades
14 Jun 2024A Whanganui marae leader is hailing a "brave decision" by Whanganui District Council to set aside $3.5 million in its 10-year plan for marae upgrades but says social media backlash has been "vile".
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Popular Southland hut’s lightning fast makeover
18 Jun 2024An historic hut on the Southland section of Te Araroa Trail has received significant repairs.
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Kaipara council slammed over continuing with climate funding cuts
14 Jun 2024A new Northland climate action group has slammed Kaipara District Council's move to "plough on" with climate funding cuts. This comes as Kaipara District Council (KDC) this month seals the...
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The regions hit with the sharpest rates hike
13 Jun 2024Homeowners are facing some of the biggest rate rises of their lifetime.
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Ever thought of counting whales as part of your winter get-away?
12 Jun 2024Volunteers are needed for the Great Kaikōura Whale Count.
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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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