Local Council
Rangiora stadium seeks cash injection
Rangiora's Mainpower Stadium is asking for a $100,000 a year cash injection to ensure its long-term financial security.
Submissions quadruple on iwi bid to rename National Park village
Submissions have more than quadrupled on an iwi proposal to change the name of National Park village and railway station in the central North Island.
Concern over water quality in Lake Whakamaru
The Waikato River and Lake Whakamaru near Mangakino, northwest of Taupo, is looking "greener than the treeline" according to locals.
It's unclear why the water quality is so bad, but local businesses… Audio
Lake Tekapo named sunniest place for 2023
The South Island's Lake Tekapo, located in the Mackenzie Basin, has been named the sunniest place in New Zealand for 2023.
It racked up a total of 2658 hours or 110 days of sunshine throughout the… Audio
Demand for water storage tanks in Wellington soars
People waited hours in the hot sun to purchase discounted 200-litre water tanks at the southern landfill's Tip Shop on Tuesday in Wellington.
Danger of near double-digit rates rises in Rotorua
It comes despite the council looking to put off work to spread costs over longer.
Rusty boat a ‘blight’ on town’s main street
Graffiti artists appear to be the only Te Teko residents happy with the boat being put in the centre of town.
Whakatāne district on course to be more than 50 percent Māori
Whakatāne District Council has improved relationships with Māori but more work needs to be done just to keep up with legislative requirements and population growth.
Pets reportedly killed by roaming dogs over holiday period
Three cherished family pets have died over the holiday period after being reportedly killed by roaming dogs in Whakatāne.
Mayor pleased to be recovering at home after heart surgery
Nobby Clark suffered a minor heart attack two weeks ago and underwent double bypass surgery last Wednesday at Dunedin Hospital.
Building delays in turtle town: Ashburton council’s year in review
The one thing the Ashburton District Council wanted to deliver in 2023 didn't happen, the proposed second bridge took a big step forward, and 30kph school speed zones were introduced.
A 75 percent majority of residents support Waiho Flat abandonment
Significant support from affected landowners to abandon Waiho Flat area at Franz Josef.
Summer so far in Gisborne
Summer Times drops into Gisborne to talk to mayor Rehette Stoltz about how the summer is going. Gisborne had a tough 2023... a devastating cyclone wreaked havoc on roads and houses and the district is… Audio
Biofilter replaced in effort to combat stink from Lower Hutt wastewater plant
A Lower Hutt resident hopes Wellington Water is doing enough to rid the area of the foul stench emanating from a wastewater treatment plant.
Potential buyer for scheme overseeing 150 flats for retiree residents
Auckland Council's property arm is in negotiations with a potential buyer for a scheme overseeing 150 flats designated for retiree residents.
Hamilton Gardens to charge for 'themed' areas in wake of rates crisis
The famous themed gardens in Hamilton are preparing to introduce an out-of- town visitor charge in 2024.
Invercargill Mayor to undergo heart surgery next week
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark is scheduled to undergo heart surgery next week, after suffering a minor heart attack on Wednesday.
Pet killed in West Auckland dog attack
Auckland Council is investigating a dog attack in West Auckland yesterday, where a pet dog was killed.
Invercargill City mayor in hospital after heart attack
Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark is recovering in hospital after suffering a minor heart attack.
New community climate adaptation pilot for Northland
A new community-led pilot focused on improving climate change adaptation and resilience in Northland's Oakura district has launched.