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Tauranga’s new highway: $97m Tauriko West road plan approved
The $97 million Tauriko West project, which includes a new four-lane State Highway 29 and widening State Highway 29a, has ...
Rates will never be enough – councils need the power to raise money in other ways
New taxes are never popular. But unless central government gives local bodies the power to raise more than just rates, ...
Reform surge in local elections could help Lib Dems, says polling guru
Professor John Curtice said Nigel Farage's party might not be the 'big winners' from the contests on May 1 despite high ...
Reform and Greens aim high in volatile mayoral contests
Reform UK is surging in the polls and the Liberal Democrats and Greens are also seeking to capitalise on voters' apparent ...
Fyre Festival 2 axed weeks before event after location map 'directed fans to the ocean'
There were plenty of 'red flags'.
Boaties Urged To Avoid Heading Out On The Water This Easter Weekend
Boaties in the region are asked to consider cancelling their on-water plans this Easter weekend due to the predicted impacts of Cyclone Tam. Bay of Plenty Regional Council Harbourmaster Jon Jon Peters ...
Marina Plan To Put Nelson ‘on The Map’
Nelson Marina is also in the process of having the council’s marina assets transferred to its ownership, which will be complete on 1 July. As a result, the marina’s currently-in-development Statement ...