New ZealandIndependent arbiter needed for code of conduct complaints, mayors sayIt follows a complaint on Hamilton city councillor Andrew Bydder’s expletive-laden rant.11 Jul 02:15 AM
New ZealandRubbish, rates and housing behind huge number of submissions to council planBins and funding priorities were the most hotly debated areas of the Taupō council's plan.10 Jul 05:15 AM
New Zealand'Objectionable odour': Smelly complaints keep council busyThe council dealt with 31 environmental complaints overall from April to June this year.09 Jul 11:18 PM
New ZealandPalmy's public clock cannot be relied on for the timeRangitāne view the clock as a symbol of rangatira Kerei Te Panau.09 Jul 10:30 PM
New ZealandWaikato council changes tack on representation proposalHauraki District Council agrees to retain the status quo of 13 councillors plus the mayor.09 Jul 06:15 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Remote' building inspections bring pluses and minuses, industry leader saysJohn Gray urges 'greater consequences' for lawbreakers as the Govt removes red tape.08 Jul 11:47 PM
New ZealandPrivate cocktail party cost $40k but details of who attended still under wrapsThe event was held to celebrate the city.07 Jul 06:13 PM
New ZealandLeaky garage: 'Inaccurate' statement comes back to bite seller three years laterFormer owner liable for $29k repair costs because of what he said when he owned it.06 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand'We don't want to be forgotten': Wairoa promised millions for flood clean-up as PM visits affected localsMum who spoke to PM feared for her and young son's lives as floodwaters rose 'so fast'.05 Jul 11:14 PM
New ZealandMayor Wayne Brown's 'Biden moment'The Mayor of Auckland accidentally revealed confidential information during a public meeting, and compared himself to the US president and his forgetfulness. Video / ACWatch05 Jul 02:26 AM
New ZealandHamilton Long-Term Plan adopted with focus on balancing the booksHamilton City Council adopted its Long-Term Plan 2024-34 yesterday.04 Jul 06:30 PM
New ZealandWaipā rates up almost 15% in tough timesWaipā District Council said it cut its cloth to reduce proposed rate increase.03 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandInvestigation launched into Hamilton councillor who wrote expletive-laden rantHe made the comments in an online submission to Waipā District Council.01 Jul 11:58 PM
New ZealandNeville Carter's decades of cemetery dedication celebratedThe groundsman has the target of 50 years of service firmly in his sights.01 Jul 11:55 PM
New ZealandWellington public transport fares to increase by 10%The fare hike is needed to cover the rising cost of running the city's transport network.30 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandFormer mayor confronts intruder, who had a nail gun, trying to 'claim' her house'He was screaming and ranting at me, and I just thought, ‘I have to protect myself''.28 Jun 10:58 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Chudleigh Haggett’s priorities for councilA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.27 Jun 04:49 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Hori BOP – mascot to mayoral hopefulA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.27 Jun 06:54 AM
New ZealandPort's majority shareholder green-lights share sell-downThe council holds a 54.1% stake in New Zealand's biggest port.27 Jun 03:14 AM
New ZealandMayoral contenders Brownless, Drysdale, Hall, and Salisbury face off at business eventBusiness community feels 'anxiety' and 'excitement' ahead of election, says chamber boss.27 Jun 01:26 AM
New Zealand'Steep rise': Tararua council considers ‘smoothing’ of ratesTararua mayor conscious of 'intergenerational debt'.27 Jun 12:33 AM
New ZealandFeedback sought on representation reviewThe council wants to hear from the public - should it keep the status quo or change?26 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Words matter': Minister rebukes councillor for use of 'derogatory terms'Hamilton City councillor wrote an expletive-laden rant to neighbouring council.26 Jun 06:31 AM
New Zealand'Unlock the unheard voices': Election hopeful pushes new way to include communityCitizens’ assemblies are about 'empowering communities' - candidate.26 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: John Robson’s plan for affordable housingA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.25 Jun 11:14 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: How Greg Brownless would fix TaurangaA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.25 Jun 02:22 AM
New ZealandWaipā Mayor responds to councillor's expletive-laden rantSusan O'Regan says she will not put up with abusive behaviour.25 Jun 01:37 AM
New ZealandWhanganui gears up for launch of recycling serviceKerbside recycling is set to start in Whanganui from next week.25 Jun 12:28 AM
New ZealandMahé Drysdale on high-density housing and cutting red tapeA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.24 Jun 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Wellington City Council needs to call the grown ups inOPINION: Doubts are emerging that the council's Long-Term Plan will pass.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo action on Blue Springs walkway works a year after track closureSouth Waikato District Council expects the track will reopen in November.21 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Tanya Bamford-KingLocal Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.21 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandLeaky pipes mended, ending weeks of water restrictions for NapierCity council announced the calamity on April 23. Water use has been restricted since then.21 Jun 03:49 AM
New Zealand'I will not be resigning': Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark denies councillors' requestThe meeting was called after a code of conduct complaint.21 Jun 02:27 AM
