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Taranaki marae sees 400% power bill rise after solar install
Featured • Sustainability

Taranaki marae sees 400% power bill rise after solar install

about 2 hours ago

Monthly power bills at Ōwae Marae in Taranaki jumped from $400 to $2000 after a solar project was over-specified.

Craig Ashworth
CRAIG ASHWORTH Local Democracy Reporter
National Party

'They vote with their feet': Dam backer says businesses leaving region over lack of water

Business losses are mounting in Hawke's Bay as fears over water security drive firms to relocate, while dam backers seek government support.

about 2 hours ago · Linda Hall
Commerce Commission

Deputy mayor estimates price of fixing Wellington's pipes at $80k per ratepayer over 25 years

Wellington households face mounting pressure as fixing ageing pipes could add more than $80,000 to each ratepayer over 25 years.

about 2 hours ago · Ellen O'Dwyer
Land Information New Zealand

Rotorua's costly weed mystery mapped, but Lakefront problem remains

A new model will help target control of Rotorua's lake weed, but officials say the waterfront remains costly to keep clear after storm wash-ups.

about 2 hours ago · Mathew Nash
Local Government

Pressure brings public toilet relief to Featherston

Frustration over a lack of facilities has forced South Wairarapa District Council to install temporary loos in Featherston during an upgrade worth $308,000.

about 2 hours ago · Emily Ireland
New Zealand

AA says Northland speed limit flip-flops are confusing drivers

Motorists face fines and higher sign-changing costs as NZTA resets five Northland stretches after repeated reversals on safety grounds.

about 2 hours ago · Peter de Graaf
Health and Safety

Steve McHaffie wins Canterbury Westland excavator title

The Thompson Engineering drainlayer will now represent the region at the national finals after edging 15 experienced rivals and a novice field.

1 day ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Investigation

Ardern's infrastructure legacy wins cross-party backing

Cross-party backing for a 30-year infrastructure plan could curb election-year pork-barrel spending and improve value for money.

about 1 month ago • 8 min read
Ardern's infrastructure legacy wins cross-party backing

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