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Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Lowering Beach Crest Of Wairoa River Bar
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:48:07 +1200 | Hawkes Bay Regional Council
By lowering the beach crest, water will be able to exit the river more effectively during high flows or flood events — reducing the risk of flooding and the need for reactive openings of the bar.More >>
Speech To The Wellington Chamber Of Commerce: Saying Yes To More Housing
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:36:40 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Fixing our housing crisis will help grow the economy by directing investment away from property. It will help the cost of living by making renting or home ownership more affordable. It will help the government books by reducing the amount of money ...More >>
Green Fire Break To Protect Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui With Nature-Based Solution
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:59:44 +1200 | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Rather than a traditional firebreak of a gap in vegetation, low-flammable species like taupata will be planted strategically in the Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui section of the park to impede the speed and spread of a potential wildfire.More >>
“Alarm Bells Should Be Ringing”: Trust In Wellington Council Plummets In New Survey
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:45:47 +1200 | Taxpayers' Union
Delays and secrecy surrounding the survey’s full release also needs to be scrutinised. Councillors should have had access to this months ago, which would have better guided the City's Long-Term PlanMore >>
Wheelie Bins One Year On
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:09:24 +1200 | Marlborough District Council
“Marlburians have been impressive in their recycling efforts, but when we look at the recyclables still going to the landfill, we can do even better, and we need to.”More >>
Stratford Library Hosting Award Winning Authors For Free Event – Mysteries By The Mountain
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:56:44 +1200 | Stratford District Council
The Ngaio Marsh Awards and Stratford Library invite book lovers to a thrilling evening of criminally good conversation with three talented kiwi storytellers on 25 June. This mid-winter mystery meeting is a free event, but registrations are required as ...More >>
Mayor And Councillors To Consider Green Space Partnership Proposal For Metro Plaza Site
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:23:00 +1200 | New Plymouth District Council
The proposal to remove the Metro Plaza, which NPDC purchased in 2019 for eventual demolition, would see a public walkway and footbridge across the Huatoki, connecting Devon and Brougham streets, created alongside new developments by K.D. Holdings (KDH) ...More >>
Inglewood Place Toilets Bring Colour, Accessibility And Convenience To The Area
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:14:43 +1200 | Wellington City Council
The site includes two standard and three accessible toilets with baby-changing facilities, automated timed doors and hands-free controls. Two will be open 24/7, the other three from 7am-11pm.More >>
Celebrate A Magical Night At Maanawatia A Matariki
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:02:34 +1200 | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council and Matariki Ki Waikato are hosting the fourth annual Maanawatia a Matarikiat Innes Common on Friday 20 June, from 3pm to 7pm. More >>
Govt Overreach Removes Power From Local Councils
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:29:53 +1200 | New Zealand Labour Party
Councils are elected by the people they serve and know their regions and cities best. Chris Bishop deciding that plans made by local communities are overly restrictive without any evidence to back it up is wrong.More >>
Fears Methven Will Be ‘Overun’ With Airbnbs
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:47:45 +1200 | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
A local resident fears an epidemic of Airbnb owners flouting the rules and over-running residential areas. More >>
Survey Confirms Urgent Change Is Needed To Restore Trust At WCC
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:00:54 +1200 | Andrew Little
Andrew Little says the survey confirms the need for urgent change and serious leadership this election. More >>
Fluoride To Be Reintroduced At Waiāri Water Treatment Plant
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:18:58 +1200 | Tauranga City Council
A leak was identified in the tank in March 2025. The tank was unable to be repaired, and a replacement has been installed, tested and certified. The tank was replaced under warranty.More >>
Residents Monitoring Survey 2025 Results Released
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:16:59 +1200 | Wellington City Council
The RMS is Wellington City Council’s annual check-in with residents to understand their views on a wide range of topics and, along with the nationwide Quality of Life biannual survey, helps to form a small part of the wider performance story in the ...More >>
Clams, Seaweed And Turtles Included As Part Of Refreshed Regional Pest Management Plan
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:42:32 +1200 | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Following a partial review of the 10-year plan by Bay of Plenty Regional Council and community feedback, the plan has been updated to include new pests, broaden the scope of action for existing pests already in the plan, and introduce new or refresh ...More >>
Hunua Kōkako Take Flight To Sing A New Song At Maungatautari
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:54:08 +1200 | Auckland Council
Once teetering on the brink of local extinction, the kōkako of the Hunua Ranges have made an extraordinary recovery thanks to over 30 years of commitment from mana whenua, dedicated volunteers, Auckland Council, and the Department of Conservation.More >>
No Changes To Kerbside Collections Over Matariki
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:33:02 +1200 | Hamilton City Council
Hamilton City Council’s Head of Resource Recovery, Sarah Wilson, said last month Hamiltonians saved 387,000kg of food scraps and 236,000kg of glass from landfill. More >>
Community Encouraged To Feedback On Plan To Guide Development In Te Tapuae Southern Corridor
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:30:33 +1200 | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) General Manager Strategy & Policy Michelle Morss, said given the area could support up to a total of 9,300 houses by 2050 and its population was already growing rapidly, it was important Council prepared for ...More >>
Historical Foxton Courthouse A Step Closer To Restoration
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:47:25 +1200 | Horowhenua District Council
The Foxton Historical Society (FHS) and Horowhenua District Council worked together to apply to the Lotteries Heritage and Environment Fund and successfully obtained $27,500 for the work.More >>
Temporary Library Location Finalised To Enable Start Of Transformation
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:20:35 +1200 | Masterton District Council
Procurement for the main contractor is planned to start in September, with construction beginning in late 2025/early 2026, and the new library space likely to open Spring 2027. The space will be transformed from a traditional book repository into a true ...More >>
