Tag: Council
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Resource consent woes: West Auckland homeowners let down
Introduction: A new-build nightmare for West Auckland residents In a growing pattern across New Zealand, another group of West Auckland homeowners—ranging from young families to a single mother—are discovering that their newly built homes do not meet resource consent requirements. The revelation comes more than a year after the projects began, leaving families scrambling to…
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After the Storm: Invercargill Park Clean-Up Continues as Winds Toppled Trees
Overview: An Alden of Destruction in Invercargill Last week’s powerful winds left Invercargill’s parks littered with fallen branches, uprooted trees, and debris scattered across walking paths and open spaces. The scene was described by locals and council staff alike as “absolute carnage,” a stark reminder of nature’s force and the ongoing effort required to restore…
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Saint-Ours: Three-way mayoral race and contested council seats ahead of election
Overview: Saint-Ours prepares for a three-way mayoral race and contested council seats Saint-Ours residents are gearing up for a municipal election scheduled for November 2. The ballot features a three-way race for the town’s top post and several council seats where challengers are facing incumbents or each other. In addition, a trio of seats has…