New ZealandHamilton rates rise reduced after councillors deliberate LTPMayor Paula Southgate said it had been “the most challenging and complex" LTP.08 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandTory Whanau wins praise for revealing ADHD diagnosisMayor "positively overwhelmed" by reception she has received since detailing condition.07 Jun 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree Northland projects in line for new regional fundingAll three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.07 Jun 05:00 PM
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
Politics'It could get quite messy': Tauranga prepares to elect new councilSparks may fly on the campaign trail with sacked councillors wanting their old jobs back.07 Jun 12:03 AM
KahuRacist ideology driving Māori seat roll back - law expertCarwyn Jones decries government referendum on Māori wards.06 Jun 06:53 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau reveals ADHD diagnosis with 'traits of autism'The mayor's diagnosis came while she was seeking help for her drinking problem.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti clears 390,000 tonnes of debris, just 30 per cent - aims for more fundingGisborne clears 390,000t of debris; 25-30 per cent of total from rivers, beaches.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil flogs off number one licence plate to pay the bills'It was either this or that giant metal fish' - something had to go.05 Jun 09:52 PM
New ZealandWaikato councils speak out against Māori Ward polls"It reflects poorly on central government’s .. respect for the role of local government."05 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandStage set for Whanganui East Pool debateThe issue will be 'well and thoroughly debated' by councillors.05 Jun 03:52 AM
New ZealandElection hopeful already a councillor elsewhereSarah-Jane Bourne grew up in Mount Maunganui, and is keen to return despite Waikato role.05 Jun 01:15 AM
New ZealandHauraki district welcomes 19 new citizensHauraki District Council Mayor Toby Adams hosted the group on May 29 in Paeroa.04 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillors cautious about Sarjeant entry feeWhanganui Deputy Mayor Helen Craig says 'making policy on the fly' is not a good idea.04 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics'Discriminatory': Councils voice opposition to Māori wards bill at select committeeThe bill was part of National's coalition agreements with Act and NZ First.04 Jun 07:34 AM
New ZealandCouncil halves its cycling improvements budgetElected members respond to ratepayers' call to ‘cut it back cuz’.03 Jun 06:43 AM
New ZealandGovernment’s Maori Wards bill opposed by Stratford District CouncilThe bill was described as being 'a double standard' and 'the very definition of racism'.02 Jun 10:01 PM
New ZealandGore mayor admits he considered resigning amid ‘horrible’ council riftBut Ben Bell says he and his council have now 'found out how to gel'.02 Jun 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Bloody disgrace': Bridge damage angers councillors'Ratepayers are paying for the negligence of one company.' - Councillor Grant Boyde02 Jun 08:45 PM
New ZealandCouncil cuts its wastewater treatment budgetKaren Naylor said the community cannot afford the current cost of $647m.01 Jun 09:40 PM
New ZealandHe parked, didn't pay and got pinged by wardens. Now he's won the case in courtLawyer ended a long-running career with a win in court.01 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandIdentity of man who took pics of naked children at rec centres finally revealed'We are relieved the public now knows who he is' - a parent of one of the victims.31 May 05:47 AM
New Zealand'Tauranga is ready': Trans woman running for council aims to make history'If I do get elected, [it] would kind of be a victory for the entire city and NZ.'31 May 02:15 AM
New Zealand'Non-core business': Tauranga council sells Marine PrecinctThe buyer must develop the balance of the precinct, council says.30 May 08:01 AM
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 ZealandObituary: Alan Empson remembered as a 'humble achiever'Former Waipa councillor a man of humility and action.30 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandCouncil pulls stumps on tsunami siren installation after locals complainResidents appalled at NRC's failure to consult them about tsunami siren locales.30 May 12:00 AM
OpinionGisborne councillors must reject their costly Three-Year PlanOPINION: Gisborne councillors must insist on no debt or rates increases being applied.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Huia continues despite NZTA funding shortfall after council LTP deliberationsIt also decided on a 7.4 per cent rates rise. This is higher than what was consulted on.29 May 06:16 AM
New ZealandMaintenance cuts concern Sport WhanganuiChief executive Tania King also backs Whanganui East Pool remaining open.29 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDemolition looms for 53 Gisborne properties'We are protecting the house, not the people' - GDC recovery programme manager.28 May 05:00 PM
KahuD-Day nears for Māori wards disestablishment billThe public have until tomorrow to have their say on council bill.27 May 06:39 PM
New ZealandWellington council pleads for patience over ‘appalling’ lack of punctual train servicesMetlink data shows trains arrive at stations punctually less than a quarter of the time.27 May 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Never seen it so quiet': Developer says commercial build dry spell worst in decades'All of these growing costs aren’t making it attractive for anyone.'26 May 05:09 PM
