Latest fromLocal Government
What people want in the new Auckland
Our survey reveals what Aucklanders want to see as the top priority for the new Super City council.
Mayoral debate: Rivals face-off
Super City mayoral contender Len Brown says he will meet monthly with leaders of the region's new local boards to ease democracy concerns.
<i>Brian Rudman</i>: The Len and Banksie roadshow hits town
By now, John Banks and Len Brown know each other's lines backwards - and at times have sport trying to steal the punchlines.
Super City candidates tweet their mayoral plans
The race to be the Auckland Super City's first leader is "tweeting" up as mayoral candidates deliver bite-sized campaign messages.
Banks or Brown? It's too close to call
Manukau Mayor Len Brown has a slender lead over Auckland City Mayor John Banks, but the race for the Super City mayoralty is too close to call.
Canterbury quake: Residents kicked out of damaged flats
Twenty-three people have reportedly been evicted from quake-damaged council flats without warning.
Crafars lose dirty dairying appeal
The Crafar farming family has lost its appeal against convictions and sentences for dirty dairying practices on a Waikato dairy farm.