Local Council

Golf NZ is backing an alternative proposal to keep all of the course's 18 holes but use some of the land for dry-basin flood management.

A low flying helicopter equipped with Lidar sensors has been mapping the city's critical waterways.

The councils says there are no limits to the building site's operating hours as it is in an industrial zone.

From playgrounds to cycle lanes, roaming pets to stinky rubbish, local authorities are responsible for planning and managing your city, town or district.

Following a raft of complaints about wait times for resource consents, the West Coast Regional Council has conceded it needs to take on more employees.

The proposal includes removing the Metro Plaza, and the creation of a public walkway and footbridge across the Huatoki.

Wayne Brown says he acknowledges the rising concerns about roaming dogs, but insists the council is already addressing the issue.

Auckland Council said the trail is guided by light and sound effects created by Māori artists.

An online petition supporting the hapū has over 1950 signatures.

Picton residents have stopped by an NZTA display to show the proposed relocation of SH1 through the town.

Hawke's Bay has some of the highest rates in the country due to three waters, roading and debt servicing.

The Bay of Plenty has added cute and charismatic critters to its pest list, along with changes to how other pests are categorised.

Wellington City Council has agreed to spend nearly half a million dollars on the "homelessness coordination service".

Staff at The Dump Shop in Blenheim have been flat out, connecting households in need with furniture and appliances that were destined for the dump.

Many protested the decision at the board meeting. Audio

The not-for-profit wildlife centre in Wairarapa recently put out an urgent plea for financial help.

Funding from Auckland Council will help look after the native long-tailed bat, one of New Zealand's rarest and most vulnerable creatures.