http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Local Government headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:00:17 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=250 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10625246&ref=rss Aucklanders are having to underwrite a $40 million shortfall for the Eden Park upgrade because the park's guardians cannot make a financial contribution towards the $256 million project.The Eden Park bill is on top of $100 million... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10625167&ref=rss Auckland iwi want a say in managing the city's biggest park in the Waitakere Ranges as part of Treaty settlement agreements.The idea of co-management of Auckland Centennial Park was rejected outright yesterday by Auckland Regional... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10625165&ref=rss Twenty trees felled in the revamp of Newmarket Park will have a second life as research subjects in the fight against climate change.Researchers will cut up and weigh the trees, roots and all, to figure out exactly how much carbon... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10625160&ref=rss Your columnist Brian Rudman uses unnecessarily confrontational language when describing the proposal for the volcanic cones.He seems to believe the European owners who gifted the cones for the use of the public would object to... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10625108&ref=rss A planned new Christchurch City Council bylaw could see boy racers fined up to $1000 if they are caught repeatedly "cruising" the city's main streets.The New Zealand-first bylaw could be in force within months.The council... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:16:13 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10625026&ref=rss The Government's $100 million proposal for Queens Wharf is dominated by a "long house" that will serve as a cruise-ship terminal and multi-purpose public space.The Herald has obtained images of the proposal to revamp the central... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10625004&ref=rss The number of leaky-home victims seeking state assistance is ballooning.The Weathertight Homes Resolution Service, which provides inspections and assessments of leakers less than a decade old, has received claims for 7626 places.... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10624974&ref=rss A concerted effort to get rid of graffiti in Manukau City has paid off with a significant drop in the incidence of tagging.For the past few years, the Manukau City Council - with police and community groups - has stepped up moves... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10624927&ref=rss A former Governor of New York, Mario Cuomo, was asked for his views on the re-election chances of the incumbent Republican President. He smiled and said: "Fool me once, shame on you, but fool me twice, shame on me."That summed... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10624740&ref=rss A fine-tuned version of the proposal to revamp Queens Wharf has received approval from three Auckland mayors.Auckland Transition Agency chairman Mark Ford - in charge of salvaging last year's Government bid to sell civic leaders... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10624651&ref=rss An Auckland Supercity is less than a year away but, given the chance, most residents would call the whole thing off.Nine months out from the election, a Herald on Sunday /Buzz Channel poll found 56.9 per cent would choose to... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10624645&ref=rss A grove of young native trees on the stark summit of One Tree Hill could mark the push to finalise Treaty claims by 2014.Yesterday at Waitangi, Key vowed to settle all the nation's Treaty claims, focusing this year on the one-fifth... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10624596&ref=rss All Black legend and television personality Murray Mexted has the green light to develop a six-lot subdivision on the Mahia Peninsula by one of the nation's best surf beaches.Angry locals say they will appeal the decision to the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10624491&ref=rss Almost 100 redundant staff of Mangere's troubled Pacificare rest home are owed $220,000 in unpaid wages because no one will admit to being their employer.The Guardian Trust, which has been the mortgagee in possession of the rest... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10624249&ref=rss Auckland Regional Council chairman Mike Lee could have some explaining to do next time he visits the city library, after leaving three of its books on a deserted Pacific island.Mr Lee was one of 20 evacuated from the low-lying... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10624240&ref=rss Auckland City Council is waiting for details of changes in the $1.4 billion Waterview motorway project, which is subject to a fast-tracked consent application by the Government.The council's transport committee yesterday noted... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10624239&ref=rss A large sign to warn of approaching cyclists at the dangerous intersection of Tamaki Dr and Ngapipi Rd is not performing to expectations.The 5m flashing sign costing $60,000 was installed late in December to flash up in orange... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10624015&ref=rss A new tree for Auckland's iconic One Tree Hill is back on the agenda, after the Government announced plans to give some local landmarks back to local iwi.The Monterey Pine planted in the 1870s lasted more than 120 years before... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:49:36 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10623964&ref=rss An interest group believes that ratepayers shouldn't be lumped with the ongoing costs of a potential new management regime settling claims over Auckland mountains.The Crown has offered ownership of volcanic cones in the region... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10623960&ref=rss An $11.6 million ratepayers' gift to rescue safety, arts and cultural groups is proposed by the Regional Amenities Funding Board in its first draft funding plan.Legislation set a levy of $9 million for 2009-10 from the region's... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200