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Deciding Development Contributions

Following deliberations on 27 May, we have now reviewed and updated our Development and Financial Contributions Policy for 2024-2034.

These outcomes considered public feedback and staff recommendations…

Solar Bee 02

SolarBee deals to duckweed

It floats like a butterfly and stirs like a bee – a SolarBee that is.

A SolarBee mixer was installed on the Upper Tākaka wastewater treatment plant…

Poutama overview after earthworks

Poutama Creek facelift completed

It may look a bit disturbed right now, but once we’ve finished and Mother Nature has had a chance to work, Richmond’s Poutama Creek will resemble…

Gisbourne Cockroach

See you later pest invader

Cockroaches are common household pests in most parts of Aotearoa, with over 30 known species present, most of which are native bush varieties that feed on…

MPI food levy

New Food Business Levy from MPI

What you need to know
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has introduced a new Food Business Levy for food businesses registered under the Food Act 2014.…