New ZealandCouncil U-turns on CBD-fringe parking permits, sets discounted pricesBut a resident says only allowing one fully discounted permit per house is 'wrong'.07 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandWhy former Green MP is eyeing a local governance roleElizabeth Kerekere is an LGBTQ activist and scholar on takatāpui identity.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer mayor admits mistake as council accelerates action on $11m wallCouncil vows urgency on finding options for corroded lake wall, but locals unconvinced.07 Aug 06:04 AM
New Zealand'Very grateful': No votes cast but Rotorua has its first election winnerOnly one person wanted the seat, but its winner says that might be good sign.07 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Clark: Why NZ's councils face a financial reckoningOPINION: Councils face rising debt as the Government monitors their performance closely.06 Aug 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Trolls everywhere': Abuse blamed as candidate shortage forces byelectionOnly three people put their hands up for the four-person Rotorua Lakes Community Board.06 Aug 08:18 PM
New Zealand'Casting them aside': Tensions rise as Tauranga bypasses water partnershipTauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale objected to his council leaving Western Bay 'high and dry'.06 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandMeet your Rotorua candidates for the regional councilRotorua voters have 11 options to pick from, with 3 contenders for the Ōkūrei Māori seat.05 Aug 11:10 PM
New ZealandMeet the candidates running for Bay of Plenty Regional CouncilThere are 18 in the race for Tauranga's seats, 11 for Western Bay and three for Mauao.05 Aug 04:26 AM
New ZealandWhy a pub owner ditched travel plans to run for re-electionWhat drove Gregg Brown back into Rotorua's election race, after saying he would step down.05 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandTwo councillors and two newcomers challenge Tapsell for Rotorua mayorA total of 40 are standing for seats in Rotorua Lakes Council's local election.04 Aug 07:52 PM
New ZealandFormer council CEO among seven challenging Western Bay Mayor for top jobThere are 55 people standing in the Western Bay of Plenty District Council elections.04 Aug 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGary Gotlieb: Helipads, boatsheds and NZ's unfair resource consent systemOPINION: The RMA process makes it easier for wealthy applicants to get consent.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLego master and ex-Green MP among candidates for Gisborne councilVoting opens September 9 and closes midday on October 11.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil defers water agreement with iwi until after electionsThe trust board says the decision shows a double standard on consultation.03 Aug 06:18 AM
New ZealandLocal elections see candidate shortage as voter turnout concerns growCandidate shortages may decrease already low voter turnout in local elections.03 Aug 05:03 AM
New ZealandPaid parking would 'kill all the businesses', meeting hearsThe council delayed the start of paid parking to explore resident permits.01 Aug 06:02 PM
New ZealandGisborne council includes vaping in smoke-free policyVaping rates among Gisborne students rose from 1.6% in 2015 to 26.6% in 2023.01 Aug 05:53 AM
New ZealandCan Rotorua hit 'ambitious' voter turnout target?Rotorua aims for 50% voter turnout in October’s local election.31 Jul 09:36 PM
New ZealandWhy Gisborne's airport delays highlight regional travel challengesAir NZ offered road transport to Napier due to limited flight availability.31 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandMayor backs demand for urgent fix for corroding lake wall The $11m Ōhau channel diversion wall was built in 2008 to protect Lake Rotoiti.30 Jul 06:54 PM
New Zealand'People over politics': Candidate's vision for Gisborne's futureShe co-owned a lifestyle store in Hong Kong, bringing in items from all over the world.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara councillor warns Northlanders face $4000-plus water ratesKaipara Council voted 6:2 to join Northland’s Local Water Done Well initiative.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo more candidates join Tararua mayoral raceCouncillor Steve Wallace and newbie Michael Spence announced their mayoral candidacy. 29 Jul 11:36 PM
New Zealand'We stress every time it rains': Neighbours' flooding fightTe Puke neighbours urge council to take action to stop flooding during heavy rain.29 Jul 07:02 PM
New ZealandCity leaders 'straightjacketed' in bid to tackle gambling issuesRotorua has a higher proportion of gambling interventions than Hamilton and Tauranga.29 Jul 07:02 PM
New ZealandNo suit, no experience, no jargon: Rotorua's novel job ad for $166k-a-year gigCould you be one of the 'everyday legends' Rotorua seeks? FYI – there's a catch. 29 Jul 06:10 AM
New Zealand'Significant risk': NZTA calls for East Coast animal owners to address wandering stockNZTA called on farmers to help prevent stock animals from becoming a “road statistic".29 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandParking fees rile resident: 'Over $2000 a year just to park outside my house'Councillors rejected resident permits, which would exempt parking charges.28 Jul 07:49 PM
New ZealandFibre network expansion a 'game-changer' for RotoruaMore than 1800 Rotorua households will get access to faster internet.28 Jul 04:04 AM
New Zealand'Your hearts need to be in it': Councillors share candid advice for candidatesJust five days remain to put your hand up for the council elections. 28 Jul 12:30 AM
WellingtonBullying, defamation, threats: Wellington City councillors worst in NZ for staff complaintsCouncillors have been accused of being inappropriate and intimidating to staff.27 Jul 11:22 PM
New ZealandSend in the drones: Call for aerial crackdown on dirt bikersSpate of vandalism by dirt bikes inspires innovative solution - but is it feasible?25 Jul 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: It's time to fully review our local government structureOPINION: But any changes must be the right ones for the right reasons.25 Jul 05:00 PM
