Plan Change 9: Kāinga Ora appeals against large blocks of Hamilton becoming Historic Heritage Areas
Government housing provider, Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities, is challenging areas in many...
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OPEN LETTER: “HeritageGate” – The Problems with Hamilton’s Plan Change 9
Hamilton City Council has been imposing heritage designations on properties as part of Plan Change...
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Christchurch’s planned $590,000 raised crossing will only cross part of road due to disagreement between community boards
Summary Christchurch City Council is planning to install a raised pedestrian crossing across Deans...
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No tolls on the new Manawatū Tararua Highway, public feedback was 90% against the proposed tolling
Summary State Highway 3 through the Manawatū Gorge was closed in 2017 due to slips. The new road...
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OPINION: Six Major Reasons to Oppose Road Pricing
The authorities are planning to take you on “a journey” into a society with more surveillance and...
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Consultation Closes 27 April 2025: “Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill”
The Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill is currently before...
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Consultations April 2025: “Local Water Done Well” Water Service Reforms
There are “Local Water Done Well” consultations running at councils around the country with many...
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OPINION: Commentary on the Time of Use Charging Amendment Bill
By John McDonald (CityWatch NZ Editor and 2024 Hamilton East Ward By-election Candidate) Before...
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Council Uses Leading Questions in Wairere Drive Speed Reduction Consultation
By Geoff Kreegher (Hamilton Ratepayer) The 2025 consultation results for this speed reduction on a...
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OPINION: Serious Mismanagement and Lack of Accountability with Water Services
By John McDonald (CityWatch NZ Editor and 2024 Hamilton East Ward By-election Candidate) With...
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