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How Whanganui & Partners shapes up in its new era

'For our own professionalism and self-worth, it’s about delivering great results.'

Limited engagement with iwi on Three Waters replacement - officials

'The Government intends to engage with iwi/Māori and report back in late 2024.'

‘Slippery slope to mediocrity’: Mayors hit back after PM demands focus on basics

Luxon has called for councils to 'rein in the fantasies' and manage spending.

'Historic shift for NZ': First regional deal will be finalised by next year

'We will only finalise deals with regions that are focused on the basics' - Simeon Brown.

Councillor not sure 'lavish' bus shelters with living roofs would be approved today, minister calls the shelters 'crazy'

A Paraparaumu Community Board member called it 'gold plated'.

Huge water leak delivers perfect backdrop for PM's sharp warning to councils

Tory Whanau has accused Christopher Luxon of punching down in his speech to mayors.

'Stuff off you pathetic little troll': Nicola Willis hits back at abuse, threats

There is fear a normalised 'toxic environment' will impact female representation.

Luxon tells councils he wants ratepayers’ funding used appropriately

As councils hike rates ever higher, the PM has told them to tighten their belts.

'No democracy, no rates': Tauranga resident's rates revolt

A Tauranga woman has been locked in a row with the council over unpaid rates.

Simeon Brown wants more water meters as part of three waters overhaul

The Government won't be mandating meters but the minister is a 'very strong advocate'.

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark says sorry - again

The Invercargill mayor has made his second public apology.

Dangers of inner harbour swimming raised as bylaw passed

The danger of swimming in the inner harbour and how to enforce prohibiting it was raised.

'Less is more': Council divided on numbers for next election

Whanganui District Council has debated whether to have 10 or 12 elected members in 2025.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis on the lower OCR

The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%. It is the first cut since March 2020.

Hamilton City Council welcomes newest member

Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward councillor Maria Huata was sworn in on Tuesday.

'Don't gamble with our future' students protest school closure

Wellington Girls' College students hold a silent protest at Parliament over their earthquake-prone class block. Video / NZ Herald