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Dan Hutchinson 03/07/2025 Dan Hutchinson 03/07/2025

Council adopts annual plan

The rates increase is 0.1% higher than forecast in the Long-term Plan 2024-34 that was adopted nine months ago.

Dan Hutchinson 29/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 29/05/2025

Kinloch subdivision opinions aired

A decision on Seven Oaks Kinloch’s proposed subdivision of 84 residential sized lots will be made by an independent RMA commissioner with the hearing likely in late August.

Dan Hutchinson 25/03/2025 Dan Hutchinson 25/03/2025

Apologies after ‘precious’ trees accidentally felled

A contractor who accidentally removed 16 popular poplar trees on Kinloch Rd has apologised and says they will replace them with the largest specimens they can find.

Kim Manunui 20/03/2025 Kim Manunui 20/03/2025

Developer seeks 84 sections

Seven Oaks Kinloch has advertised a new subdivision proposal for Kinloch, seeking to develop 84 residential sized lots, roads and reserves in several stages.

Kim Manunui 20/02/2025 Kim Manunui 20/02/2025

Kinloch’s festival of multisport

An action-packed Seven Oak Kinloch Triathlon Festival took place last weekend, with more than 400 competitors and supporters enjoying the serene village atmosphere.

Dan Hutchinson 14/02/2025 Dan Hutchinson 14/02/2025

Young footballer off to Barcelona

Oliver Thomas’s 2025 Christmas present has really turned into the gift that keeps on giving.

Nicola Carter 30/01/2025 Nicola Carter 30/01/2025

Kinloch wins from ‘polite persistence’

So as not to leave any cause unmentioned, Belinda Walker turns up to our interview with a graphic organiser. Though, to be fair, it is more of a plan for enhancements the Kinloch community.