New ZealandThe remote Southland village that will eventually disappearThose who call the place home do so under an annual licence agreement with the council.25 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'The people have spoken': Dunedin council votes to keep Aurora Energy amid financial strainA total of 760 submissions were received through the consulting period.25 Sep 02:26 AM
New ZealandGisborne’s Citizens’ Assembly aims for fair land use solutionsA civic lottery will select 35-40 locals to explore fair land use amid climate challenges.24 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionWhy NZ needs to decide what it wants from local government – Jeffrey McNeillOPINION: Debate on local government's role resurfaces, highlighting current flaws.23 Sep 12:19 AM
New Zealand'Long overdue': Accessibility advocate backs 400% parking fine increaseHe says the new fine, set to go live October 1, is a step in the right direction.21 Sep 09:04 PM
New ZealandCouncil supports lake sewerage project continuingCouncillors voted to support project continuing in public-excluded part of meeting.21 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandGreymouth dump cleared but mayor fears disaster'If there’s a major slip or earthquake, it doesn’t bear thinking about what would happen.'20 Sep 04:37 AM
New ZealandDogs are 'family': Why vet says city's decades-old ban should goHe has set out to 'champion the good dogs and the good people'.20 Sep 02:13 AM
New Zealand'Ripped to shreds': Woman mauled by three dogs calls for harsher penaltiesVictim lobbies for stricter rules and enforcement after horror attack.19 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil ‘got it wrong’ with controversial road closure, meeting toldMore than $5 million in fines have been issued since the controversial closure.19 Sep 05:02 PM
New ZealandGisborne road safety funding slashed by halfThe council is set to receive $554,000 for road safety, 56% less than requested funding.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLower speed limit coming for Auckland beach to deter ‘speedway’ behaviourOne of Auckland’s dangerous swimming beaches will have a lower speed limit introduced.19 Sep 06:35 AM
New ZealandEducation changes: Area schools ‘copping it from all directions’North Canterbury area schools (Years 1 to 13) say they're struggling to keep up.18 Sep 10:48 PM
New ZealandFarmers push for rural ward in South WairarapaSouth Wairarapa farmers say rural and urban interests can be worlds apart.18 Sep 10:07 PM
New ZealandNew lifejacket rule aims to minimise deaths on the waterBay of Plenty boaties will need to don a lifejacket in boats under 6m while underway.18 Sep 08:05 PM
New ZealandGisborne Mayor Stoltz seeks public input on pool funding amid low revenue per admissionMayor Stoltz seeks public input on pool funding amid low revenue per admission.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau's financial admission fails to relateOPINION: Whanau selling her car to help pay the bills was surprising, but not relatable.18 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuTrust Tairāwhiti partners with Nāti Growth on i-Site development at beachfront locationNati Growth acquires Captain Morgans site, planning renovations and potential i-Site.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Kahu‘We’re not a charity’: No pay for councillor on medical leaveTauranga’s first Māori ward councillor has not yet been able to take up his role.17 Sep 10:08 PM
New Zealand'Horrendous noise': Hunt neighbour '100% sick of' hounds howling at 2am'I don’t want to be a grumpy neighbour, I don’t begrudge anyone their sport.'17 Sep 05:49 PM
New ZealandLIGHTS OUT: District council addresses faulty LEDs impacting urban street light networkCouncil pursuing a warranty claim with original hardware supplier16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaimea Dam cost continues to inch upThe total cost has climbed to $207.5 million but more are still approaching.15 Sep 11:05 PM
New Zealand'We will carry on': Boss at country's busiest CAB determined to keep doors openFunding has been slashed by thousands of dollars.15 Sep 09:05 PM
New ZealandCouncillors approve lease for Gisborne multisports hub developmentGisborne's Victoria Sport and Recreation Hub moves closer to reality with lease approval.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Devastated’: Tauranga ferry proposal shelvedThe regional council declines a bid for money to help pay for Mount to Tauranga service.13 Sep 07:30 AM
New ZealandResearch centre questioned again over where it puts fundingThe Marlborough Research Centre put $20,000 into New Zealand Dryland Forests.13 Sep 03:50 AM
New Zealand'Serious concerns' over potential motel conversions for housing in RotoruaRotorua's mayor is worried motels could be turned into housing.13 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand'We are not against Māori wards': PM emphasises principle of local democracy in debatePM speaks on Māori wards, healthcare, forestry while visiting Gisborne.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandForestry sector's claims of council inexperience disputed by local environmentalistsEnvironmentalists say forestry industry needs to look at its own failings.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor braces for more anti-Māori rhetoricToni Boynton believes rhetoric will increase as Māori ward referendum approaches.10 Sep 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCost to hold Māori ward referendums revealed for 12 councilsOfficials have criticised the additional cost as "significant" and a "waste of money".10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury farmer joins push for council shake-upAllan Andrews wants Ashburton Council to leave Canterbury’s regional council.10 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandBrown says councils must respect ratepayer money'Finding savings isn’t a one-off exercise,' the Local Government Minister says.09 Sep 03:36 AM
New ZealandWellington mosque wanting to broadcast call to prayer three times a yearOne broadcast would be on the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks.09 Sep 02:24 AM
