New ZealandCouncil signs $91m, 15-year lease for new office buildingIt is also putting about $33.5 million into the interior fit-out of the building.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We just want our steps back': Council criticised for ‘sneaky’ beach access closure Lawyer Neil Weatherhead called the closure 'sneaky' and 'unlawful'.15 Apr 05:29 AM
New ZealandTop jobs open up at Auckland Council - but there's a catchThere is the potential to earn from $31,000 to $300,000-plus a year.15 Apr 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPreviously withheld polling reveals who Wellingtonians are backing for mayorTory Whanau says the poll isn't her focus.15 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Big deal': Hopes for change as city adopts first accessibility policyAbout 25% of Rotorua’s population, roughly 20,000 people, have disabilities.12 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Claims are weak': Court dismisses bid to halt marine precinct saleAn injunction stopping the sale of Tauranga's Marine Precinct is no longer in force.11 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'She died in my arms': Dog's death sparks road safety campaignSurf instructor wants the speed limit on a coastal road reduced to 30km/h.11 Apr 01:16 AM
New Zealand‘Unfair’: Mount businesses struggle with proposed street dining feesBusinesses say the plan is 'flawed' and 'bizarre' at a time when eateries are hard-hit.11 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'We churn out athletes': Push for indoor sports hub to support Tairāwhiti athletesThe facility may be built opposite Gisborne's Midway Surf Rescue Community Hub building.10 Apr 04:59 AM
New ZealandDown the drain: Ripped out water meters almost cost town drinking supplyPolice are investigating and would like to hear from anyone with information.09 Apr 09:36 PM
New Zealand'Atrocious': Alder slams attendance records of some councillorsAverage attendances range from 67% to 100%; genuine reasons but other excuses criticised09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor Tupara questions 'why it is an issue' over low meeting attendance rateNick Tupara's attendance fell from 87.2% in first year of term to 41.2% since October. 09 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuTeen's 160km hīkoi backing Māori wards referendumJack Karetai-Barrett's inviting others to join the walk, aiming to raise awareness.08 Apr 11:27 PM
New ZealandKaipara lifts water restrictions after steady rain boosts supplyA 22km pipeline will help Dargaville's water supply but not until the end of 2026.08 Apr 03:30 AM
New ZealandGisborne families to be housed as 10 new Kāinga Ora homes blessed New tenants, previously in temporary housing, move in next week.08 Apr 01:36 AM
New ZealandCouncil assessing Rotorua lake weed build-upRotting weed can cause a strong smell and build-up happens after bad weather.07 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga Māori ward by-election: What voters need to knowVoting opens today in the Te Awanui Ward by-election for Tauranga council.07 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandCanterbury farmers ask MPs to cut red tapeMinister Nicola Grigg acknowledged that farmers were 'burdened' by paperwork.06 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandRotorua public feedback sought on draft annual plan, water service optionsPublic can provide input until May 5 on the council's new feedback website.04 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga byelection: Q&As with the five candidatesVoting for Tauranga's new Māori ward councillor begins on Monday.03 Apr 09:46 PM
New ZealandCalls for action as feral cats impact 14% of East Coast farms Feral cats are estimated to be on 14% of East Coast farms.03 Apr 03:43 AM
New ZealandMayor raises security concerns after abusive messagesThe discussion was prompted by a protester's emotional outburst in a public meeting.02 Apr 10:55 PM
New ZealandStrokes of inspiration? Mayors Mahé and James hit the waterHouseholds could save up to $5000 if councils collaborate on water services.02 Apr 04:03 PM
New ZealandSpeed bumps or no speed bumps? Why not both? $500k for bizarre pedestrian crossing planSpeed bumps will only be included on one side of the crossing. 02 Apr 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Island in the wilderness’: Proposed boundary shift sparks concernResidents say the proposed boundaries ignore local geographic ties.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandLegal bid to halt sewerage pipe works fails in Environment CourtThe decision comes less than two weeks since an urgent hearing.01 Apr 06:39 AM
New Zealand'Splits us into two': Willie Apiata hands over Victoria Cross over entitlements issueHe gifted his medal to Veterans Affairs minister Chris Penk in the hope of a law change.01 Apr 01:19 AM
New ZealandBig changes for art gallery and its supportersRenovations are part of the $306m Te Manawataki o Te Papa project.31 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne wastewater treatment plant upgrade one year behind schedule The filters caused a one-year delay in Gisborne's plant upgrade.31 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘No wait time, no booking, just turn up’: Te Poho-o-Rawiri Marae hosting mobile health clinicA nurse and paramedic staff the monthly clinic kaupapa, called Poua te Ora.28 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘We will make better decisions’: Mayor on iwi council appointmentsA pōwhiri was held for the three tangata whenua representatives.27 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Tauranga’s water service delivery options have sparked debateCouncil discusses ministerial influence on Tauranga's Local Waters Done Well planning.27 Mar 12:17 AM
New ZealandRotorua water to be fluoridated by FridayThe council will also make two temporary sources of unfluoridated water available.26 Mar 05:33 AM
New ZealandNew automated gate to guard Lake Ōkataina against gold clamThe gate cost $32,669, and was funded by local councils and Biosecurity NZ.26 Mar 01:00 AM
