Council

Gold no good

A gold rush it may be, but not the type that’s welcome anywhere near a steel mill. Biosecurity New Zealand has confirmed the presence of...

Making public transport attractive

By Andy Baker, Franklin ward councillor Politicians used to be accused of being willing to go to the opening of an envelope; that isn’t...

Waikato councils united?

A unanimous vote at the Waikato District Council (WDC) appears set to pave the way for a Waikato amalgamation. As our previous issue went to...

Opinions wanted on pay-to-use roads scheme

Mayor Wayne Brown is urging Aucklanders to provide feedback on three shortlisted options being considered for a future Time of Use Charging motoring scheme. Engagement...

Mayor asks for quick-fix transport solutions

Mayor Wayne Brown is calling on Aucklanders to identify small roading issues that could be fixed quickly, as Auckland Council prepares to take charge...

New Takanini bridge – Baker, Bishop cross over

Takaanini Station’s new pedestrian bridge has been officially opened, giving locals a safer way to cross the railway. Auckland Council Transport and Infrastructure Delivery Committee...

Water rates a rising tide?

North Waikato ratepayers have been asked to be prepared for a shock as their first rates bills featuring IAWAI water service charges flow in. However,...

Community approach for local rural libraries

Across Franklin is a network of rural libraries run by their own communities. Community-led (sometimes called rural) libraries have their own membership and borrowing...

Lake to ocean: council selects preferred amalgamation model

By Aksel Bech, Waikato District Mayor During the government’s permitted three-month window, we held targeted consultation and received nearly 13,500 community interactions over five...

Parking – names of Papakura parks changed

What’s in a name? A park by any other name – at least the plants in it – would smell just as sweet. Following a...