'We've been taken to the cleaners by these agencies,' he says.

“Wilding pines overwhelm our landscapes, kill native plants and force out native animals."

The confirmed median increase rates rise is lower than the 11.1 per cent signalled.

'It’s a huge, huge rates increase,' one man said.

Government changes are rolling back rights, a Northland leader says.

Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has hit out at the Government’s proposed Māori wards changes.

Further inquiries are ongoing 'to pinpoint' the source of the contamination.

Toilet block has been hit by vandals many times, forcing council to explore new solutions.

Two Gisborne forestry companies have lost sustainability certifications within two months.

Stormy weather has again washed ashore a large amount of the now decaying weed.

Betty Hall was once told by a teacher she would never get a job after finishing school.

The Govt changes signalled this month allow council to reverse Māori ward decisions.

The farm animals are staying, but the use of the land is being extended.

Flood defences across southern Westland stood the test of last week's bad weather.

About 200 people went to a council-community hui to learn why.

'It’s a long time without tenants.'

A mobile speed camera recorded 90km/h in a 50km/h area.

But one tourism operator says this is an isolated incident and most have good experiences.

'If there was a vote in Auckland where I reside, I’d be voting no.'

'I know the economy is tough, but you’ve still got to provide services'

From June 29, NZ Post will no longer deliver to most rural addresses on Saturdays.

'The last few years, it’s just been a ... massive hit to our mana.'

Local body elections in 2025 will have binding referendums on the matter.

He sat down with Local Democracy Reporting to share how his first weeks were.

The new speed management plan was adopted by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.

Council is questioning why it is having to top up funding for critical health services.

Tolley said she would prefer hybrid local governance because democracy sometimes fails.

Hot, dry weather in March is believed to have caused an avian botulism outbreak.

Richard Crawford suffered a heart attack while cycling in the Redwoods.

Pay deal for InfraCore staff follows nine months of talks between unions and bosses.