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Backyard intensification with little green space or privacy is not the way to go, say a Nelson architect and an urban planner. Keep Reading

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Paramedics and police join up for weekend patrols of Wellington's Golden Mile, a partnership born at the Parliament protests last year. Keep Reading

A series of independent retailers on Wellington's Cuba Street are shutting up shop and owners say they cannot afford to do business there. Keep Reading

Public libraries are vibrant community hubs that enhance community wellbeing and social cohesion. They’re also important places where local government and central government can deliver key local services – ones specific to their communities needs and wants. Keep Reading

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A $1.4m “people-friendly” street makeover is on hold, leaving one councillor seething, but the mayor says the money could be better spent in cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay. Keep Reading

The Cyclone Gabrielle and flooding recovery is not just a rebuilding project – it's an opportunity for reconciliation, restoration and renewal, writes @LianneDalziel Keep Reading

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Christopher Luxon denies ratepayers will pay more under National’s alternative Three Waters proposal while at the same time accepting some councils might charge more for water. Political editor Jo Moir reports. Keep Reading

House prices in Wellington fell 20% in 12 months, and CoreLogic say the city has now taken Christchurch's crown as the most affordable main centre. Keep Reading

When Civil Defence kicked into gear in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, Tai Rāwhiti's rangatahi jumped in to lend a hand. Keep Reading

Minor repairs have become a major issue in the West Auckland suburb of Te Atatū Peninsula. Keep Reading