Iwi stories
The iwi says unresolved failings in forestry oversight are still harming landowners and communities, despite a review clearing council bias.
Concerns over costs and coordination could slow the next stage of planning for Te Papa-kura-o-Taranaki, with the council seeking clearer detail.
More than 400 people turned out in Paraparaumu as local leaders warned closing Kāpiti Coast Airport would hit civil defence, jobs and flight training.
The review says local fixes will not be enough, with central government needing to help manage harvest risks and land-use transition in Tairāwhiti.
A three-week summer closure will let Thames' Centennial Pool be repainted so black mould does not return and water quality standards are met.
Some East Cape families may be forced to leave their homes after storm damage left experts warning that relocation is now a long-term option.
A threatened closure would leave the district without a crucial air link, but both major parties are only promising to lobby for Kāpiti Airport's survival.
A potential sale has raised hopes and fears over whether the Paraparaumu runway will stay open for scheduled flights and emergency landings.
A narrow vote leaves Toitū Tairāwhiti Housing facing a nearly $1 million bill, raising fears rents on its Gisborne homes will rise.
Households could face higher bills as Northland's councils push the new water provider to prioritise affordability over investment pressures.
Emergency housing demand has fallen sharply in Rotorua, leaving just one motel supporting about a dozen households after more than 600 at the 2020/21 peak.
Tauranga's new library opened under budget, with councillors saying the $91.5 million hub will help revive the city centre.
Iwi and hapū face a narrow window to secure jobs, land rights and returns as New Zealand's power system shifts away from fossil fuels.
Concerns over safety and secrecy are growing as officials move ahead with a preferred supplier for Taranaki's LNG import facility, without a contract yet signed.
Bulk buying by an iwi investment fund helped trim build costs, enabling 22 affordable homes in Ōkato to open with local Māori builders involved.
By storing 4000 cubic metres of stormwater and easing flood risk, a former pipe corridor is now being hailed as a model for councils.
Government funding for Franz Josef is still on hold as Westland District Council begins work on a compulsory master plan three years late.
The dry spell could hit farms, rivers and firefighting readiness across Hawke's Bay, with below-normal rain and warmer temperatures forecast.
No final decision is due until the 2027/37 Long-term Plan, but a council working group will examine governance options for Tauranga Airport.
The grant will help equip a new Bell Block office for antenatal wānanga that say they are helping reduce suicide risk among new māmā.
