Bryce McKenzie: We're taking Gore District Council to court

Bryce McKenzie, co-founder of Groundswell NZ explains clearly what is happening in Gore and why it is relevant to all of New Zealand.

We’re writing to update you on the proposed Gore District Plan, how it will affect all of New Zealand, and our latest step to take our campaign for property rights to the courts.

This isn’t just about Gore, but the ever-expanding ways interest groups use planning legislation to wedge themselves between landowners and the legitimate uses of their land. It’s Gore today, but it could be any council tomorrow.

Bob Edlin: Some payments to southern iwi are kept under wraps....

Some payments to southern iwi are kept under wraps while Marlborough Council unwraps a fund which favours ties with iwi

While PoO has kept an eye on the funding deals which Beehive ministers are fond of establishing or replenishing, we are not oblivious to the dosh which is provided by local authorities.

Two examples have been drawn to our attention in recent days.