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Ridgeburn defends revised Fast-track bid for 1210-home Arrowtown project.

OPINION: A new planning law will make councils act when their rules drive up land prices.

Aircraft noise, engine testing at all hours and bird-strike were points in the decision.

Wolfbrook plans to reapply as residents prepare for another fight.

Resort to have 28 pools but use less geothermal water than was initially proposed in 2025.

Northland's Mimiwhangata and Cape Brett protections face an uncertain future.

He says it's 'dangerous'. The council agrees. Others want options to save it explored.

Is your neighbourhood affected? Check our map and have your say with Auckland Council.

Waimauku residents fear the project will worsen flooding and congestion.

Ministers say new planning laws will cut consents and unlock more building.

Years of consent delays are hurting exporters and local hapū alike.

The council has spent almost $1000 on remedial measures since the poisonings.

Farming regulations designed to protect the Waikato River have been paused until 2032.

OPINION: The new 'regulatory relief' concept poses a risk for the Ranges and may cost $2b.

A Wellington meeting backed action on the problem of erosion-prone land in Tairāwhiti.

New rules target asset management, project funding and faster consents.

Southland locals have heard new details about Datagrid's scaled-back AI factory.

Gisborne council and forestry stakeholders to work on land-use issues.

A heritage group says the new buildings would overwhelm the area's historic centre.

Todd McClay appoints facilitator for Gisborne forestry dispute.

The second Mt Victoria tunnel project is now not set to begin before at least 2037.

Genesis Energy has fast-track approval for a 436ha solar farm near Foxton.

Its plan would align council boundaries with major river catchments.

The review will test Gisborne consent costs, timeframes and environmental safeguards.

OPINION: Bigger councils have not been shown to deliver cheaper services.

Willowbank says wildlife, including kiwi, could be impacted by noise and vibrations.

Sandspit Reserve’s waste enclosure has outlived its three-to-five-year lifespan.

Letter claims Delmore developer tried to muzzle the mayor over 1217-home Orewa project.

Studios from $550,000. Lease included until 2061. A two-bedroom boat is from $650,000.