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Wellington landfill at threat from new housing development
Rates might need to rise 4% to 10% a year if the landfill cuts operations.
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Whakatāne urupa dispute: Trustees have their say in court
The court must now decide whether to overturn or rethink the dig approval.
‘A shrine in the middle of nowhere’: Blue hillside of statues gets green light
A council commissioner found the 4.5m statues had more than minor impacts.
'I don’t feel safe': Neighbour of rehab facility for ex-prisoners speaks out
It comes as the programme faces a new battle over its location.
Faster, cheaper … but better? The devil in the resource management reform detail
OPINION: More permissive zoning may speed building yet weaken local voices and iwi rights.
'Could even top that' - Naylor Love forecasts $1.04b annual revenue
'People ask me how that's possible. We do well where there's complexity' - Bruno Goedeke.
Illegal North Shore earthworks draw $48,000 fine
Offending had 'significant effects on neighbouring properties, the broader environment'.
Hawke's Bay water restrictions begin, record-low aquifer levels recorded
Level 2 water restrictions now apply in Napier and Hastings.
Property Insider: Beachcroft gets new builder: Seascape, Du Val good news? Southern Cross at Epsom
Nervous buyers of a big Onehunga block have been told they will be settling soon.
'Defending our tikanga': One of NZ's richest iwi back in court over Akl marina customary rights
The High Court appeal begins today, with two days set aside for hearings.
Environment Court ruling clears way for $9.8m Greytown solar farm
It’s the first solar farm in New Zealand granted consent by the Environment Court.
‘Massive Mini clear out’: Judge orders man to cease backyard trading
Council officers photographed nine Minis on and beside the Casebrook property.
Inside Mitre 10's big plan to challenge rivals and close an Auckland gap
Five new stores are already opened or planned, but the CEO talks a two-pronged strategy.
Divided harbour: Group fights port expansion as marina and coastal bill at final stage
Māori around Whangārei Harbour say they were excluded from consultation.
Starbucks, Burger King get go-ahead for tiny Waikato town – but there's a catch
The approval comes despite overwhelming opposition from submitters.
Lockdown inspired couple to plan glowworm cave attractions
Plans for a second attraction near Queenstown won Environment Court approval last month.
Queenstown artificial glowworm cave wins consent
Influencer couple changed their original scheme and will plant a native beech forest.
Complaints over illegal structures, fences at Auckland property leads to court action
Neighbours have long complained about the worthless house. Now a court has stepped in.
Bay of Plenty dairy farm company fined $59k for effluent spills
'It cannot take a hands-off approach to the extent it did,' the judge said.
'My children are cold': Council ordered family to switch noisy heat pump off at night
After being issued an abatement notice, the family turned to the Environment Court.
'End of the reign': Decades-long Pākiri sand mining battle ends as company eyes up new location
But, MBL will need to be prepared for a new battle with Bream Bay locals.
Accidental or deliberate omission? Port's extension plans halted over act's wording
A Port of Tauranga expansion bid stalls in the face of a judicial review.
'No shred of support': Te Puna community appeals industrial park decision
Western BoP locals worry about increased trucks on Te Puna Rd due to the industrial park.
Waikato farm leads in environmental standards
Johan and Kylie van Ras turned poor pasture into native wetland over five years.
New $750m solar farm for Hawke's Bay: Why is the region turning to solar?
The solar farm will be visible to thousands of motorists on SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd.
Helipads in Westmere, dogs in Three Kings and the soils of Pukekohe
OPINION: What's fabulous and what's frustrating in and around Auckland Council right now?
Logging company fined $112k for breaching environmental standards
The company was fined $112,500 for breaching environmental standards.
Council reviewing court ruling on Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei dominance at Westhaven
The court affirmed Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei's dominance at Westhaven over 18 other iwi.
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei wins Environment Court appeal for recognition
Iwi's relationship with the land, water around Westhaven has been recognised by the court.
Court holds forestry directors accountable for environmental compliance
The 940-hectare forest poses environmental risks due to erosion-prone terrain.