West Coast health workers head for hills with vaccine offer
West Coast health workers head for hills with vaccine offer
West Coast health workers are about to head for the hills to offer Covid 19 vaccinations to rural people who may have missed out.
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Council waiting game pushes developer to breaking point
Council waiting game pushes developer to breaking point
A small scale developer was forced to live out of his car while he awaited the outcome of a subdivision he claims has ruined his life.
O’Connor dismisses flood funding criticism
O’Connor dismisses flood funding criticism
Agricultural Minister Damien O’Connor has defended criteria for funding relief for flood-affected farmers in Canterbury.
Uncertain time for stranded nurse: ‘I don’t know if I still have a job’
Uncertain time for stranded nurse: ‘I don’t know if I still have a job’
A Kiwi expat stranded in Ashburton is unsure if she still has a job after multiple return flights home to Australia have been cancelled.
Council waiting game pushes developer to breaking point
Council waiting game pushes developer to breaking point
A small scale developer was forced to live out of his car while he awaited the outcome of a subdivision he claims has ruined his life.
'In good condition': Ashburton road report under microscope
'In good condition': Ashburton road report under microscope
The integrity of a report into Ashburton's reviled roads have been brought into question by councillors after the network was found to be in good nick.
'Poor migrant treatment' adds labour woe in Mid Canterbury
'Poor migrant treatment' adds labour woe in Mid Canterbury
Migrant families are said to be facing further drawbacks which is contributing to Mid Canterbury's labour and employment troubles.
Ashburton councillors blame 'entitled young people' for labour shortage
Ashburton councillors blame 'entitled young people' for labour shortage
Some Ashburton councillors have had a crack at "entitled young people" in response to the district's labour shortage headaches.
Smell of toasties gets up nose of cafe's neighbours
Smell of toasties gets up nose of cafe's neighbours
A Picton cafe has put its upstairs neighbours' noses out of joint after strong "food smells" wafted up onto their waterfront balconies and homes.
Plan for West Coast wilderness trail
Plan for West Coast wilderness trail
A planned wilderness trail from Ross to Fox Glacier would boost conservation education and regenerative tourism.
Migrant exodus felt in Mid Canterbury
Migrant exodus felt in Mid Canterbury
The departure of migrant workers thwarted by visa frustrations offshore is adding sting to Mid Canterbury's depleted rural sector.
Invercargill’s united front, media skepticism, and aversion to negativity
Invercargill’s united front, media skepticism, and aversion to negativity
New Zealand’s southernmost council has rallied to achieve outcomes set out for it by the Department of Internal Affairs. But there’s a strong sense of skepticism in the south towards the media, and the coverage of their embattled mayor.
Independent review of Invercargill council costs ratepayers up to $100k
Independent review of Invercargill council costs ratepayers up to $100k
An independent review of Invercargill City Council is expected to cost ratepayers close to six figures once all the bills are settled.
Govt 'too soft' on terror - mosque attack survivor
Government 'too soft' on terrorism, says Christchurch mosque attack survivor
A heartbroken survivor of the Christchurch mosque attacks is pleading with the Government to take a tougher line around terrorism activity.
Sir Tim Shadbolt hits back at independent review findings
Sir Tim Shadbolt hits back at independent review findings
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt says a fresh review of the council is "predictably negative" about his performance and largely ignores some serious recent events.
‘Disappointing’: Concerns over meagre Ashburton vaccinations
‘Disappointing’: Concerns over meagre Ashburton vaccinations
An Ashburton councillor says "disappointingly" low vaccination numbers, particularly among older age groups, is leaving the community vulnerable.
‘Disappointing’: Concerns over meagre Ashburton vaccinations
‘Disappointing’: Concerns over meagre Ashburton vaccinations
An Ashburton councillor says "disappointingly" low vaccination numbers, particularly among older age groups, is leaving the community vulnerable.
What’s eating Nobby Clark?
What’s eating Nobby Clark?
Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt’s deputy is vocal both at the council table and in the media. But he’s gone to ground amid an expensive email saga that’s costing Invercargill City Council thousands. Why has Nobby Clark gone quiet?
'A game of two halves': Shadbolt reviews current affairs report
'A game of two halves': Shadbolt reviews current affairs report
Invercargill's mayor is the centre of a TVNZ story about his early life and tumultuous ninth term in office. Over Zoom, he gives a blow-by-blow analysis of the piece.
'Up to voters': Invercargill MP supports embattled mayor
'Up to voters': Invercargill MP supports embattled mayor
An Invercargill MP is showing support for embattled mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt, saying it's up to voters to decide his future.