Council rejects new test results from King Salmon's team of private scientists
When NZKS got stung for damaging the seabed under one of its farms, it thought there was something fishy about the results.
MBIE's Manukau regional hub plans on track
A Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) proposal to build a regional service centre in Manukau appears to still be on the table.
Resolution in sight after 'insulting' newsletter
A Māori councillor 'criticised' for speaking te reo will withdraw a complaint to the Race Relations Commissioner ahead of a meeting with its author.
'Twisted' timber bridge needing 'significant' repairs to be pulled from reserve
The council was going to shift the old footbridge to a walking track in the country, but it was deemed "unsuitable" even for that.
Developer funds used to buy back reserve
Playground in Blenheim subdivision purchased using funds handed over by same developer.
Support, heat on councillor after explaining Māori wards vote
Debbie Gregory was "rocked" by backlash against a call made without iwi consultation, and now says "Māori must be on the decision-making table".
Anxiety mounts over Government pause on Franz Josef flood work
Government officials have put the brakes on the $24 million project to shore up the flood walls around Franz Josef Glacier village and build a new bridge over the wild Waiho River.
BBQ hui the inspiration behind new police station
After their last police station was destroyed by fire, the Police decided to take a new approach to designing Tanetua's new one.
Three Waters reforms and what they mean for Auckland
Under the government's planned reforms, water services would be operated by a small number of publicly owned multi-regional entities.