Creating a new small tunnel into the Pike River Mine drift is one of three re-entry scenarios which have been investigated by technical experts in Greymouth over the past two days.

From a world-leading programme to locate library services in a DHB health hub, to innovative economic, environmental and arts strategies, finalists in the 2018 Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) EXCELLENCE Awards showcase a wide range of outstanding council leadership initiatives.

​Taupo District Council has adopted a District Economic Strengthening Plan to help achieve its vision "to be the most prosperous and liveable district in the North Island by 2022".

Hawke's Bay celebrated World Oceans Day with the launch of a marine improvement research project.

13 – 14 June 2018, NZ Mines Rescue Centre, Rapahoe

Environment Minister David Parker has unveiled the all-but-final version of a template to make local governments' planning documents far easier to understand - a process that has so far taken a decade and will have seven years to go before being fully implemented, if the Draft National Planning Standards go ahead as proposed

Two dechlorinated water stations are a strong possibility for Napier, as the first day of deliberations over Napier City Council’s draft Long Term Plan draws to a close.

McLean Park returf project schedule and Napier City Council is pleased that the complex and large-scale redevelopment remains on track with next week marking the halfway point in the project.

Hawke’s Bay will be flying the flag at this year’s New Zealand Agricultural Fieldays as part of a new initiative to raise the profile of the region, focus on agribusiness attraction and relocation, agribusiness investment, and strengthen collaboration in our local agribusiness sector.

Rural Women New Zealand is disappointed by yet another increase in airfares for the regions.

Just how they can benefit is one of the questions that will be discussed at a trade and investment forum the Far North District Council has helped