What you need to know about Significant Natural Areas (SNAs)
Huge Northland opposition to mapping Significant Natural Areas (SNAs) across thousands of hectares of private land has resulted in Far North District Council this week formally hitting pause on their introduction.
Thousands of Māori, farmers and other landowners are expected to converge on the council's head office in Kaikohe about lunchtime on Friday.
But what are SNAs? Local Democracy Reporting looks at what you need to know.
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.4% Yes
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8.3% No
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0.3% Other - I'll share below!
ANZAC Day and The New Zealand Red Cross
The Red Cross shop in Dargaville remembers all those who have fallen in conflict this ANZAC Day.