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New solar farm to generate enough power for 800 homes
22 Nov 2024A new solar farm near Seddon has started producing energy for the region in what has been called a "significant investment" for Marlborough.
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'Grabbing his shotgun': Council granted injunction after threats, abuse reported
21 Nov 2024The injunction is aimed at stopping "interference" with sewerage pipeline construction near Rotorua - which implications for protests against the project.
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3% rates cap plea presented to South Wairarapa council
20 Nov 2024Just over 1000 South Wairarapa residents and ratepayers have signed a petition with the request.
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Businesses fear months of flood work will ‘destroy livelihood’
19 Nov 2024Three of Whakatāne's high-end businesses fear months of flood protection works starting early next year could shut their doors forever.
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Work on the Woodend Bypass to begin in 2026
19 Nov 2024The Transport Minister says the announcement is a "significant milestone" which will unlock land for housing in the Waimakariri district and provide more reliable connections to key freight hubs and…
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Ten year fight to protect dumpsite from ocean erosion
19 Nov 2024Deen McKay says it's important to secure the site to save the marine environment.
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Heartbreak as teens' mural hit by graffiti
22 Nov 2024Just days after a high school club finished their mural, they discovered it had been covered in graffiti.
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'The deal sucks': MPs question marine precinct sale
21 Nov 2024Two MPs in Tauranga are calling for the Auditor-General to investigate the sale of the city's marine precinct, which one believes is a "really bad deal for Tauranga".
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Playground graffiti costly for ratepayers
20 Nov 2024Cleaning up graffiti at a recently-opened south Auckland playground has cost more than $20,000 in just over a year.
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'Fantastic': Surf club pushes ahead with Tāhunanui building plans
20 Nov 2024The Nelson Surf Life Saving Club has welcomed a council decision for the club to own its new facility.
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Whangārei’s fluoridation fracas flares as deadline nears
20 Nov 2024Gavin Benney wants to halt his council's drinking water fluoridation implementation.
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Auckland Transport’s payment plan divides users
19 Nov 2024Some Auckland public transport users say they will stick with their AT HOP cards to retain the discounted fares.
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Former students offer to donate kidney to teacher
18 Nov 2024A community leader and educator was stunned to see former students step forward, following a public appeal.
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Proposed Canterbury landfill faces huge opposition
14 Nov 2024A resource consent for a proposed managed fill landfill at White Rock has attracted 548 submissions.
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Heritage gem or dangerous burden? Bowling club's dilemma
14 Nov 2024A historic pavilion is not fit for purpose but can not be demolished.
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Lake in decay - neighbours keep windows closed from 'horrific stench'
13 Nov 2024Residents around Sullivan Lake are bracing for another smelly summer from decaying vegetation and decomposing wildlife.
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Mayor says higher parking fees makes shopping easier
18 Nov 2024A Napier retail worker got the "shock of her life" when she returned from maternity leave to find her parking costs had doubled.
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Businesses in Tauranga blame new road layout for drop in sales
17 Nov 2024Tauranga business owners say sales have dropped because of a new road layout and one fears she'll have to shut her store.
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Rātana Pā to receive $10m boost to fix failing marae buildings
12 Nov 2024The funding will be used to make structural upgrades including improvements to two of the Rangitīkei settlement's main buildings.
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TV show host accuses council of 'propaganda' over sewerage scheme
11 Nov 2024Geoff Thomas - of Outdoors with Geoff fame - has called a council's claim "scandalous".
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Some Gisborne roads may revert to unsealed, amid budget cuts
9 Nov 2024Some of Gisborne's asphalt roads will be switched to unsealed as the district council looks to save money, and public meetings have been held to discuss the impact.
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Rotorua council takes 'hard line' on non-consented emergency housing motels
9 Nov 2024Will Rotorua motels house the homeless for another year? Commissioner to consider evidence, following emergency housing motel hearing.
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Popular south Auckland playgrounds hit by vandalism, graffiti
8 Nov 2024There were several incidents of vandalism at the $10.8 million Hayman Park I Manukau Iho Noa playground and a further 15 in the local area have also been damaged.
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New design sought for Tauranga’s $105m aquatic centre
15 Nov 2024A facility with a bombing pool, splash pad, toddler pool, eight indoor swimming lanes and two outdoor lanes was approved to replace the city's outdoor pool and the QEII Youth Centre.
![Transport Minister Simeon Brown (right) announced the Woodend Bypass will go ahead, during a visit to Waimakariri in July, with Waimakariri MP and Associate Transport Minister Matt Doocey. Photo: David Hill / North Canterbury News [LDR single use only]](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--CScAPpfg--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1731990442/4KGGOYH_Hur1104LDRbypass1_scaled_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
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