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Hamilton City Council welcomes newest member
Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward councillor Maria Huata was sworn in on Tuesday.
Nanaia Mahuta: Active participation in democracy means being counted, being a voice
OPINION: We are being taken back to the bad old days.
Minister rules out hybrid council, Crown observer
'Tauranga’s success is critically important to New Zealand’s success.'
Tears and triumphs: Tolley on rebuilding Tauranga and what she'll do next
'I’m a bit of a sook, really.'
Are you enrolled? Tauranga election four months away
For the first time since 2019, Tauranga voters will elect their council representatives.
Paula Bennett confirms she is eyeing up Auckland mayoralty
Wayne Brown: Local government shouldn't be a dumping ground for failed politicians.
Green backlash as Wellingtonians vote in 'centrist' councillor
Greens have been snubbed in favour of a "centrist" councillor in the seat.
By-election in Hastings after two councillors resign
Third-term councillor Redstone and first-termer Renata Nepe have both resigned.
'Bitter campaign': Petition calling for Gore council exec to go labelled 'vindictive'
Most councillors voted to prevent the organiser from speaking at the meeting.
Opinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalition
OPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.
High profile resignation from mayor Wayne Brown’s office
The former TV3 and 1News reporter has resigned after barely six months.
Ngāi Tahu welcomes Māori council seat proposal as Tamaki Makaurau asks for feedback
Iwi hopes more Māori seats become part of all councils in the future.
Focus: Tama Potaka - six months as Hamilton West MP
Six months into his tenure as the Hamilton West MP, Tama Potaka has earned a reputation as a fitness enthusiast and push-up aficionado. Video / Mike Scott
Wellington hostel fire fallout, expert says sack all Gore councillors & police surround house in Rānui | Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 May, 2023
The fallout continues from the tragic Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington, local government expert says sack all Gore councillors after Mayor survives and police surround house in Rānui as person barricades themselves inside in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Councillors want Gore Mayor gone, Hipkins set to meet Biden & another school ditches NCEA | Focus Morning Bulletin: 12 May, 2023
Pressure is building to oust the mayor of Gore, Hipkins set to meet Joe Biden in Papua New Guinea and why another school is ditching NCEA in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Poll shows Tauranga wants an early council election
Respondents were asked several questions.
Invercargill councillor resigns following sexual harassment allegations
Skelt's resignation has triggered a byelection.
Dame Naida: The Mayor is no better than James Cook
Dame Naida Glavish is calling out Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson
'Assault on democracy': Council withdraws support of controversial Māori representation bill
The matter had already cost more than $146,000 in the lead-up to today's decision.
Karakia ban: Kaipara mayor unrepentant in wake of hīkoi
More than 300 people took part in the peaceful protest hīkoi calling for his resignation.
Complaint over Christchurch mayor's campaign
Phil Mauger's camp is 'very confident' no rules were broken during the campaign.
Local Focus: Getting to know Craig Bowyer, new councillor in Masterton
"The wastewater problem is definitely going to be done."
Local Focus: Getting to know Gary Caffell, new Mayor of Masterton
Improving the transparency of council work is one of Caffell's aims.
Focus: Simon Bridges claims Auckland business in Covid 'hangover' after meeting with Ardern
Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Bridges says Mayor Wayne Brown has some pretty strong views around Auckland Transport, Ports of Auckland and the council-controlled organisations. Video / NZ Herald
Local Focus: Getting to know new regional councillor Ron Scott
Who is first-term Bay of Plenty regional councillor Ron Scott?
Eight votes in it: Defeated mayor seeks recount after losing to 23-year-old
Slim margin means a change to as few as four votes could see the result overturned.
Claire Trevett: Nightmayors for Labour in Wayne Brown victory
Four ministers will be assessing the damage to their plans from mayoral changes.