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Ben Bell describes himself as ambitious and confident, and says he is no quitter.
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Wairoa is years behind on some high-priority water supply projects.
Petition organiser seeks to remove Gore Council chief executive
Chief executive Stephen Parry and Mayor Ben Bell have not been speaking since December.
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Will he stay or go? Gore councillors ask Mayor Ben Bell to resign
A meeting on Tuesday will discuss the situation further.
Mayor floats idea of private ownership to hasten Hawke’s Bay’s quest for new hospital
A public-private healthcare partnership could be an option, Sandra Hazlehurst says.
Council allays concern about climate budget cuts
"Our communities are asking, I believe, for us to take this seriously.”
Majority of Gore District Council calls on Mayor Ben Bell to resign
The youngest mayor in New Zealand's history is being urged to step down.
Shelly Bay: Mana whenua wins ‘crucial’ ruling in Māori Land Court
Applicants claim the true ownership remains with the members of Taranaki Whānui.
Business owner fears possible rates rise means her restaurant won’t survive
Auckland business owner fears her restaurant will not survive if council increases rates.
Mayor fears impact of carbon farming on rural communities
"....it’s land that should never have been taken out of forestry in the first place".
'Gaping hole': Auckland households face $560 a year more in rates, water bills and storm costs
Wayne Brown can't say at this stage how low he can keep rates.
'Any decision comes with consequences': Sport Whanganui faces funding cut
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Kieran McAnulty hears concerns about communication in his new Hawke’s Bay recovery role
Hawke's Bay now has a third cyclone recovery minister leading the region's response.
‘I'm not losing my home’: Resident says 13% rates increase would be final straw
“What are we supposed to do? Lose our houses?”
6.6 per cent rate increase part of Horizons Regional Council's long-term plan
'Council are aware that any rate increase is not ideal.'
Southland councillor apologises for ‘offensive’ remarks
Repentant local representative realises he can't 'speak for how women feel'.
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Invercargill councillor resigns following sexual harassment allegations
Skelt's resignation has triggered a byelection.
Ratepayers to fund Samoa trip for Hastings mayor and council CEO
A friendship agreement will be signed with the Samoan district of Falealili.
Sexist remarks dismissed as 'just part of life'
Marketing director subjected to inappropriate jokes since being elected as a councillor.
Social housing concerns spark record public meeting in Kerikeri
Kāinga Ora a no-show as almost 800 people crowd into venue and another 375 follow online.
Council changes geese culling protocols after house struck by bullet and pellets
The incident at Otaraua Park has led to new protocols around geese culling.
'It was The Muppet Show': Farmer ‘livid’ dog owners not prosecuted
Owner of two roaming lamb-killing dogs escapes prosecution.
Tararua District Council proposes 13 per cent rates increase
Tararua District Council urges public to give feedback on Annual Plan.
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Push for Māori public art in New Plymouth
The council has suggested urgent changes to its Art in Public Places Strategy.