New ZealandAn end to bloated bureaucracy? Auckland Council appoints new executive teamChief executive Phil Wilson, who took the job last November, makes top-level changes.07 Jun 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Hell of a lot better': Millions more in council money for sewerage schemeRatepayers will pay a greater share to reduce costs for households involved in the scheme.07 Jun 01:02 AM
New ZealandFull within 10 years: Council debates future burial solutions as Gisborne cemetery fills upTaruheru Cemetery is expected to reach full capacity within the next 10 years.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We should be really worried': Gisborne to fight NZTA planNZTA may cut emergency event funding, raising local concerns.05 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuReturning city land to mana whenua marks ‘exciting new relationship’Returning land in central Tauranga to mana whenua has resolved a long-standing grievance.04 Jun 09:23 PM
New ZealandRotorua Lakes Council seeks injunction to stop Tarawera scheme interferenceCouncil says legal action follows interference with construction of $29m scheme.01 Jun 08:48 PM
New ZealandGive it a go: Controversial Grey St trial backed by council'I think we should just soldier on and see where it lands.': District councillor31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHCC reduces rates rise to 19.2 per cent, with more possible cost cuts identifiedThe city's LTP will be up for deliberation next week.30 May 02:03 AM
New ZealandCommuter ferry could set sail in TaurangaAuckland water taxi company is prepared to build two ferries if council subsidises fares.27 May 07:57 PM
KahuGisborne mayor opposes bill on Māori wards, says region should be exemptGisborne mayor speaks out over Māori wards bill, says region should be exempt.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone debris clogs pipes in new Worsley St homes, GisborneNew Kāinga Ora homes in Gisborne face plumbing issues due to debris from cyclones.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDancing Diary: Who would have thought stepping would be so tricky?OPINION: This week has been a struggle.24 May 04:45 PM
New Zealand'Struggling': Poverty worst in 60 years says school principal"We were poor. We didn’t have anything, but we were never poverty-stricken."23 May 10:12 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle aftermath: Tairāwhiti residents still cut offBridge-less Tairāwhiti residents grapple with isolation amid heavy rains.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommission pushes on for taller buildings in Mount MaunganuiCommissioners reject recommendation from independent panel.23 May 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Saved my life': How roller skating helped woman conquer drugs and alcoholDerby star shares personal story to explain why her home town needs a new skatepark.22 May 09:13 PM
New ZealandRevealed: 13 properties council might sell to fund $306m civic projectA 'popular' free car park in a shopping district is one of them.22 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle prompts Gisborne to consider local rapid response teamsGisborne plans new emergency teams after Cyclone Gabrielle.22 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Things happened quickly': how Tuesday's wild weather unfolded'A reminder of how quickly things can happen during weather events'22 May 06:32 AM
New Zealand'Unaffordable': Hamilton mayor responds to public feedback on draft LTP, 19.9% rates hikesDevelopers say increased contributions could force them to build elsewhere.22 May 02:11 AM
New Zealand'National treasure': Lake faces environmental 'disaster', advocates claim'It is an absolute disgrace we have infrastructure that has failed.'20 May 07:16 PM
New ZealandForestry firms argue against rate hikes, citing already high paymentsResidents say forestry firms should boost payments for debris clean-up and road repairs.20 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Gisborne needs no-frills budget': Residents have say on council plans'Grey St fiasco' sparks debate on spending priorities for district.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLightbulb moment: We're getting into the swing of Dancing for HospiceOPINION: It's all coming together, step by step.17 May 04:40 PM
New ZealandRotorua communities say council kept them in the dark on rising project costs“All they’re doing is committing their community to abject poverty.”16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Kick-ass Rotorua': business community shares desire to see vibrancy in tourist cityAnd a plea made to those not using AI - 'Don’t get left behind'.15 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandDoctors warn: Human health risks from proposed $730m Kaipara waste-to-energy plantHealth concerns included toxins such as dioxins, heavy metals and gases.14 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I’m just stunned': Council concerned residents don’t know where to go in tsunami alertMany submissions mentioned 2021 tsunami alert that resulted in jammed streets.14 May 08:51 PM
New Zealand'Unsettling time': 30 jobs proposed to go at forestry research institute ScionCEO says it doesn't have enough work in the pipeline to retain current staffing levels.14 May 03:22 AM
New ZealandCracks appear in new $7m coastal pathwayConstruction of the 4m-wide path began in April 2023 and it opened in December.14 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandCharges coming for Tauranga boat rampsThe charges will come into effect from July 1.13 May 10:26 PM
New ZealandReactions to Gisborne District Council’s draft Three-Year Plan show diverse opinionsRatepayers were asked how much they were willing to pay to help fix the issues.13 May 09:08 PM
New ZealandMayor asks for further cost savings as LTP draws in 3000 submissionsHamilton's rates rises have drawn in a flood of feedback from the community.13 May 07:30 PM
New Zealand'Abuse and threats': Inside the decision to cancel library's drag queen eventThe council says the online abuse and threats were to attendees 'including children'.10 May 05:04 PM
