Local Council
Free week of bus travel, as Hawke’s Bay unveils major network shake-up
The new service replaces the previous MyWay trial, which ends on 23 January.
'It's the Kiwi thing to do': Aucklanders question fines for washing cars at home
Aucklanders express surprise over potential $1500 fines for washing cars on driveways, calling the rules unfair and poorly publicised.
New home for rare skinks takes shape on Napier’s Marine Parade
Experts are relocating the skinks to make way for a $37.4 million stormwater infrastructure project between Maraenui and Te Awa.
A walk through a forest that's closed to the public
Wainuiomata Regional Park forest is home to centuries-old trees, along with kiwi, but is under threat.
Wither Hills Farm Park access could ‘change rapidly’ as temperatures soar
MetService has forecast 33C for Friday, 31C for Saturday, and 30C for Sunday as a westerly flow brings scorching heat across the South Island.
High-risk intersection near Havelock North to get $2.7m roundabout upgrade
It's among the district's highest-risk locations, with 10 crashes, including one fatality, over the past five years.
Carterton council focusing on what’s best for residents: Cretney
Cretney thought the government's proposal to scrap regional councils could present some opportunities, if skills were retained.
Mayoral Relief Fund activated for Horowhenua residents after severe weather
Mayor Bernie Wanden said the weather has been incredibly challenging for many people, particularly over the holidays.
Wood seller urges crackdown over 'firewood cowboys' on Facebook
"They don't pay tax, lack safety standards, and sell poor-quality products which are harming consumers, legitimate businesses, and the wider community," John Caulton claims.
The tragic story behind Hawke’s Bay’s blossom spot
The Pakowhai Rd site is near the scene of a fatal car crash on the Chesterhope Bridge in 1998.
'For Wairarapa an amalgamation proposal will help': Wilde
In a summer series on Wairarapa leaders' views on the government's proposed local council reforms, South Wairarapa mayor Dame Fran Wilde shares her perspectives.
Northland’s population to quadruple with summer tourist influx
More than 800,000 visitors typically flood into the region over the summer peak.
Historic Ōpiki Bridge cable falls into Manawatū River again
The regional council says it's the same cable which fell into the river in September 2023, but the issue is different.
Nominations open for new vote after election nullified
Nominations are open for a new election in an Auckland local body after previous results have been voided by a judge.
Thousands of Wairarapa properties at risk in the event of 1-in-100-year flood
The number of houses at risk is likely to increase, with modelling suggesting the effects of climate change will also increase in the future.
Summer brings sense of 'home' for new migrants
About 800 new migrants from more than 45 countries have settled in Whangārei this year.
Tourism business ‘extremely distressed’ by road closures
A Marlborough Sounds tourism operator says restricted access road closures is leaving them cut off from customers at the start of the peak summer season.
The council that's proposing a 0% rates rise
Northland local government leaders are reacting cautiously to news of Te Tai Tokerau's proposed first rates freeze in a decade.
Bay of Plenty wallaby infestation: 2000 controlled this year
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council killed or contained more than 2000 wallabies as part of its pest control programme in 2024/25.
