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Bubbles bring more submissions: Council changes up budget consultation
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City's 'swamped' wastewater network could cost $50 million
“We have to fix this problem, and we’re going to have to spend some money to do it.”
'Queue of 100 people': Tauranga Domain protesters urged to attend council meeting
The council commissioner denies any intent to 'pave paradise' or 'destroy' greenspace.
Iwi ‘flabbergasted’ mayor claimed they were consulted about te reo exclusion
Kaipara mayor maintains he is committed to representing his community "equally".
Council boss says $22 million spend on contractors and consultants 'good thing'
“You might need some real specialist advice for one project and you never need it again."
Wellington residents overcharged for council rates
Greater Wellington Regional Council says it's an unfortunate error.
Insurer loses multi-million dollar legal stoush over leaky building clause in policy
Napier City Council will go back to High Court in pursuit of $4.4 million.
Candidate claims Labour invested 150 times more than National in Rotorua
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Wayne Brown: Why bureaucracy costs blow out
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Gang land: Old Devils Henchmen property hits the market
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Māori wards decision process for Napier starts in September
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Why Whanganui council is opening up some discussion to the public domain
But contentious or difficult matters may still be spoken about behind closed doors.
$100,000 a day: Mayor's horror at council's accounting and law firms bill
Critics say the figures are eye-watering and troubling during a time of budget cuts.
Wellington Water under fire for 'abysmal' job replacing pipes
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Local government overhaul: What councils need to survive
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