New Zealand'If it wasn’t for you ...': Council workers save great-grandmotherRotorua council workers save 78-year-old woman in miraculous garden rescue.21 Dec 05:01 PM
New Zealand'A time to remember their past': Rangatira Marae whānau lay Cyclone Gabrielle taonga to restThe new marae and site will be rebuilt a few minutes’ drive from the original.18 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandNew faces, old problem: Rotorua sets up wastewater working groupCouncil, iwi and community reps join group to guide Rotorua wastewater shift.18 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: RMA reform could be the big fix Willis will be able to trump over Richardson17 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandAide resigning over Napier mayor's 'disregard for Treaty principles' was 'dedicated servant'16 Dec 09:49 PM
New Zealand'Take a mask': Tour operator labels loos at tourism hotspot an 'embarrassment'12 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Any rubbish must be dropped off during operating hours': Council warns dumpers 12 Dec 03:43 AM
New ZealandGisborne yacht club’s future uncertain as hapū seeks council to honour land return commitment12 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Evasive action’: Gardeners' close calls with traffic prompt flower bed shake-up11 Dec 11:04 PM
New Zealand'Nowhere near enough': Funding battle brews after 780-tonne lake weed clean-upTwo regions known for their stunning lakes – but one gets much more cash to tackle weed.11 Dec 08:20 PM
Wellington'Now is the time': Wellington councils take first step towards amalgamationMayors have revealed early amalgamation talks are underway.11 Dec 03:57 AM
New ZealandWest Coast leaders warn councils can’t afford SNA payoutsAllan Birchfield says councils are too indebted to make significant natural areas payouts.10 Dec 08:55 PM
New ZealandHow Gisborne’s transfer station became a magnet for illegal dumpingRubbish left outside the transfer station has cost ratepayers $570,000.10 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua Night Market to return to city centre, ending 'foolish' trialThe council has cut short a trial move to Kuirau Park after just two months.10 Dec 01:05 AM
New ZealandGovt’s feral cat changes ‘validate’ Nelson Tasman rulesNelson and Tasman added feral cats to their pest plan a year before Wellington.09 Dec 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandCredit ratings giant warns Govt rates cap will squeeze councils' financesAuckland Council already owes $14.6b, with $648m a year spent on interest.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers battling invasive lupins told they are on their ownBen and Georgie Lutyens say lupins now cover about 202ha of their farm.04 Dec 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Who is going to feed my family?': Night Market trial hurts Rotorua tradersRotorua Night Market trial at Kuirau Park sparks concern over trade and foot traffic.04 Dec 08:58 PM
New Zealand'It keeps me awake at night': Councillor sounds alarm on Te Arai water supply threatThe council called the situation its biggest known utility risk over the long term.04 Dec 04:31 AM
New ZealandRotokākahi pipeline planning grievances aired in High CourtProtesters waved signs outside the Rotorua courthouse as the hearing started.03 Dec 11:41 PM
New Zealand'Echo' of inflation: Council rates hikes reach historic highsThe Reserve Bank says the steep rises have kept interest rates higher for longer.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow rate caps and mayor-only boards could reshape your councilRates rises would be capped at between 2% and 4% under the new plan.03 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Only one chance’: Northland council urges Kaipara to shut Kai Iwi boat rampJack Craw warns one contaminated boat visit could permanently alter the lakes.03 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Deliberative democracy and the golf course - what happens if we stop shoutingOPINION: A remarkable exercise in deliberative democracy delivers insights and dignity.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne mayor backs rate cap but warns exemptions must be 'timely'From 2029, councils need a regulator sign-off to go above a 4% rate increase.02 Dec 03:50 AM
New ZealandRotorua is ‘back’: Business confidence surgesBusiness leaders report renewed optimism and urge faster progress in Rotorua.01 Dec 05:02 PM
Politics'Stop doing dumb stuff': Govt rubbishes concern rates cap will degrade public servicesCouncils wanting rate rises above the cap would need approval from a new regulator.01 Dec 02:46 AM
PoliticsRevealed: Councils expected to foot a near $48 billion bill for Local Water Done WellOfficials estimate water service infrastructure will cost $47.9 billion to 2034.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara leader calls for boat ban at Kai Iwi Lakes over invasive clam threatNearly 19,000 people are expected at Kai Iwi Lakes this year, many with boats.29 Nov 01:43 AM
New Zealand‘An ambitious and exciting step’: Tairāwhiti bid to manage $1.4b investmentA new community-owned entity would decide how the money is split and spent.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite ignorant': Council debates committees, sets councillors' payDisagreement over Te Arawa partnership as Rotorua council decides on splitting pay pool.27 Nov 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Caution needed moving forward with regional reformsOPINION: Mayors would gain extra responsibilities through new Combined Territories Boards.27 Nov 04:00 PM
