New ZealandCouncil hands aviary to community groupFriends of the Aviary want to turn the facility into a 'valuable, educational resource'.03 Sep 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Councils don't have a magic money tree - but central govt doesOPINION: Central govt pockets about $300,000 per new home in taxes - for no money down.03 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandRaumati wins top award for engaging with communities at LGNZ ceremonyThe Ōtaki, Waikanae, and Raumati community boards were all finalists.02 Sep 02:44 AM
New ZealandAviary back on council agendaA community group could get the go-ahead to operate the facility.02 Sep 01:54 AM
New ZealandHauraki mayor reaffirms Māori wards for 2025 electionThe council unanimously voted to reaffirm its resolution to establish a Māori Ward.01 Sep 11:27 PM
New ZealandPower price surge hits councils: Wairoa faces 40% energy cost hikeCouncil's power costs surged 40% in three months, impacting water supply expenses.01 Sep 10:47 PM
New ZealandSuki's legacy: The dog attack that went all the way to the Court of AppealA new ruling has clarified the hazy laws around destruction orders for dogs that attack.01 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGetting a rates remission should not be such a burden: Linda HallOPINION: The task is on ratepayers' backs, and it shouldn't be.01 Sep 12:51 AM
New ZealandPipeline work halted after sacred site protestThe council says it needs more direct discussion with iwi and mana whenua.31 Aug 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDamon Harvey: Hastings council debt spirals: $711 million forecast by 2030OPINION: The district council is spending more on daily operations than it takes in.30 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Luxon’s tough talk to councils — no more magic money treeOPINION: PM tells councils to focus on basics, not 'laundry list of distractions'.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Kamikaze killing mode': More than 30 sheep killed by roaming dogsIt's in a dog's DNA to kill says a farmer left with 16 dead stock.29 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandWaipā welcomes new chief executive Stephanie O'Sullivan amid major council decisionsIt's been a busy start to the job for the new Waipa District Council CEO.29 Aug 03:11 AM
Letters to the EditorOpinion: Gisborne letters on wastewater fix, damaged road, beneficiary controlOPINION: Our readers write in on a range of issues, including free speech.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Shallow politics in PM's council spending rebukeOPINION: 'We have no idea what the Government believes are council luxuries.'28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor's message to keyboard warriors: Come for a cuppaThe Gisborne Mayor commends Nicola Willis' call to challenge online trolls and abuse.28 Aug 05:00 PM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters on ward decision, forestry prosecutions, costs of greeneryOPINION: Readers write on Māori wards, forestry prosecution costs, green energy issues.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGoldsmith does things at pace, official tells Waitangi Tribunal hearing into foreshore and seabed decisionIwi complain about 'injustice' of three-week consultation on law change.27 Aug 08:44 AM
New Zealand'Only option': Council sells property to recover ratesThe council said it is the first time in almost 20 years it has had to resort this action.27 Aug 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Flawed': $1m pool set aside for thousands of Hawke's Bay residents, but only if they ask for itNeil Kirton said he would advocate for council to send letters to all affected ratepayers.26 Aug 08:57 PM
New ZealandStrength in numbers: Mayor calls for council collaboration'We need to make our shadow look bigger than we are.'26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeonie Hapeta: Why I voted against Palmy having a Māori wardOpinion: "Māori should not be treated differently to anyone else." - Hapeta26 Aug 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Luxon's stark message for councils to rein in spending comes at the right timeOPINION: The PM didn't mince his words when telling councils to watch their spending.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsChanges to the government’s Fast-Track Approvals BillInfrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones set out changes to the government’s Fast-Track Approvals Bill Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Aug 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: The PM's right - our mayors and councils are hopelessly out of touchOPINION: Luxon knew he was picking a fight he was odds-on to win.24 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandHome owner has good excuse for not paying $317,000 rate debt on South Auckland home - he's deadNo rates repayments have been made on the property since March 2005 - nearly 20 years.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayors felt 'like naughty kids' during PM's speech'I think he was throwing a blanket over all of local government.'23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Long-term central and local govt partnerships key to getting infrastructure builtOPINION: Building assets with lives of 30 years is tough when political lives are three.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's message to councils and banks was merciless, but great politicsOPINION: Luxon did not bother to sugarcoat it.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSewage trucked away from hundreds of Auckland homes with no proper connectionSummer is potentially going to be really smelly, one homeowner says.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga City Council to consider fluoridation directiveTauranga’s new council must decide if work to fluoridate the city’s water should continue.23 Aug 07:54 AM
KahuThames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'23 Aug 03:55 AM
Politics‘Cheap and petty politics’: Hipkins takes aim at PM over local govt commentsLocal leaders gathered in Wellington for the Local Government New Zealand conference.23 Aug 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Good shot': Could this region get the first Govt deal?Neighbouring councils are 'ready to go' on a proposal.23 Aug 02:34 AM
