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'Voices not heard': Marina takes another step, Bay of Islands iwi oppose fast-track plan
The marina will offer berths for 200-250 boats, including 14 superyacht spaces.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'No agreement': Tenants win dispute after tiny home tips in storm
The home lacked building consent and there was no written agreement with the tenants.
Simon Wilson: In defence of Auckland's urban designers
OPINION: Chris Bishop wants councils to stop trying to win design awards. But why?
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?
Mount residents fret as future of prime site in limbo
Developer behind 8-storey apartment plan 'couldn’t come to an agreement' with council.
Editorial: It's time to fully review our local government structure
OPINION: But any changes must be the right ones for the right reasons.
Contrasting sites: New supermarket opens next to abandoned car lot
Scheme for three-level apartments on hold, awaiting further information about the project.
'Turned the corner': $207b in NZ's infrastructure pipeline, PM tells contractors
'The future for civil construction in New Zealand is bright.'
Bryce Wilkinson: Attracting overseas investment: A step forward, but not far enough
OPINION: The Government's proposed bill is timid compared to earlier hopes.
How NZ can double primary exports by 2034
The time is right for the primary sector to grow again with further changes.
Todd McClay: The roadmap for NZ's global agribusiness leadership
OPINION: New Zealand's position in the global food economy relies on dedication, ambition.
Council to pause region-wide geothermal plan and consider Rotorua tweaks
The council is putting the geothermal plan on hold amid resource management reform.
'A terrible decision': Opponent group appeals rich-listers' private helipad approval
About 4000 signatures back the petition to prohibit residential helipads.
Nick Clark: Towards a system that respects property rights – tidy tweaks or real change?
OPINION: Freshwater reforms propose balancing environmental, social and economic factors.
'Tipping point to extinction': Orca expert fears marina fast-track application
Dr Visser warns the marina could be the 'tipping point to extinction' for orca.
Chris Bishop tells councils to stop plan changes ahead of RMA reforms
The Government pauses council plan changes ahead of the new RMA coming into effect.
Watch: 'My raging backyard river' - North Shore homeowner fears stormwater torrent
'Land eroding, health and safety of young kids has been at risk for the last three years'.
The amalgamation debate: Mayor claims 'no one’s prepared to act'
Tauranga mayor wants 'tough' conversations now. Where do the 3 other BoP leaders stand?
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei wins Environment Court appeal for recognition
Iwi's relationship with the land, water around Westhaven has been recognised by the court.
'God-given right': Family defends largely unconsented homestead on rural land
A family wanted to be left alone to develop their land without council interference.
Opinion: Mowbray helipad decision opens door in area with few regulations
OPINION: One couple's wish to commute by helicopter sets a worrying precedent.
Rotorua land once earmarked for bypass set for new development
The land was initially planned for the Rotorua Eastern Arterial.
Surf park developers win fast-track referral for 400+ homes
Earthworks started in October for the first stage of the project, 4km from Silverdale.
Opinion: We are one bad rainstorm away from disaster
Slash and sediment from logging are major issues in steep hill forestry.
Editorial: Local government reform could mean reshaping, not ditching, regional councils
OPINION: Shane Jones argued there's no compelling case for regional councils. Is he right?
Council working to keep gifted farm free from wastewater
Pain Farm was originally gifted for sports and playground use in 1932.
'Scary as hell': Council couldn't find way to stop hoarding before weekend inferno
'I just knew that one day this would happen.'
Property manager fined $3500 for breaching healthy homes standards
Quinovic acknowledged the breaches and confirmed exemplary damages were paid.
Takeover powers: Govt set to override councils under RMA shake-up
Cabinet will insert a new regulation power into the Resource Management Act.
'Beyond ridiculous': Neighbours almost sell 87-year-old's $800k home over $51k debt
John Boardman faced losing his home for a body corporate debt he claims was a 'scam'