Iwi stories
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.
The upgrade is expected to divert up to 8,000 tonnes of waste a year as Taupō weighs a future beyond the Mt Tauhara dump.
Motorists could be spared millions in roadside sculptures and monuments, with funding redirected to road building under ACT's transport policy.
Ratepayers in South Wairarapa will avoid a funding gap of up to NZD $35 million after NZTA agreed to keep Cape Palliser Rd largely subsidised for three years.
Restoring full access to the Mount Maunganui base could require up to GBP £38 million in slope works, a risk assessment says.
The Environment Court has upheld the scheme, though tougher conditions must be filed after objections over Rangitata water use were rejected.
Council officers say the scrapped agreements will save little time, but leave 14 iwi entities facing uncertainty over future participation rights.
Whānau bookings have been moved as the marae shuts from 31 August to 31 December for a new ablution block and safety-critical services work.
The awards aim to widen Māori access to tech careers by funding study, mentoring and business links for 18- to 25-year-olds.
Verified climate targets have pushed One NZ to cut its reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions 82% from a 2024 baseline by FY2026.
Young Māori could gain funding, mentoring and industry links under a new scheme aimed at building future leaders in technology and entrepreneurship.
Auckland and Northland top a new index of New Zealand's most fragile infrastructure, as experts urge maintenance-first spending on resilience.
A report reveals that most New Zealand government agencies fail to meet Public Records Act requirements amid ongoing challenges and staff cuts.
The plan will concentrate inspections and permits on sectors where work-related harm is highest, including construction, forestry and farming.
The regulator’s leadership churn eases after Sharon Thompson, bringing FMA and Inland Revenue experience, is named Chief Executive.
Datagrid wins consent for Southland “AI factory” data centre and subsea cable, paving way for 280 MW campus near Invercargill.
