Councillors have overwhelmingly supported going to the public with a 13 percent rates rise, despite concerns the long term plan did not do enough to address water infrastructure needs. Read...
Last week, wildfire burnt through 650 hectares of forest and scrub in Christchurch`s Port Hills. This is not the first time the area has faced a terrifying wildfire event. Read...
Authorities could have taken enforcement action against owners much earlier and possibly blocked development in the suburbs, a researcher says. Read...