New ZealandTwelve councillors to represent district after next electionRepresentation has been 'strongly debated' at previous council meetings.06 Sep 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsScooter wars: Beam’s problems multiply, Lime gets a boostNewcomer misses out.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew sewerage pipe connecting prison to council treatment plantThe Department of Corrections project has an overall cost of around $14 million.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier council pushes ahead with Māori ward, refuses to accept councillor's apologyNapier has cemented its Māori ward but rejected one councillor's apology.05 Sep 04:24 AM
New ZealandRuapehu council slams poll law, seeks further adviceThe council voted unanimously to keep the Māori ward.05 Sep 02:42 AM
New Zealand'Generation chair' splits Kāpiti's future: A call for climate action in councilThe chair is split down the middle to represent action versus inaction.04 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne's DrainWise programme hailed a success by mayorGisborne's DrainWise scheme hailed for boosting sewage system capacity during wet weather.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMāori ward to stay: Referendum to decide its future in 2028, 2031 electionsA referendum will now be held alongside the 2025 local government election.04 Sep 04:42 AM
New ZealandCouncil holds firm on rural recyclingCouncillors voted 7-6 to keep the service as is until at least next year.04 Sep 04:19 AM
New Zealand$255m investment to strengthen Gisborne's vulnerable roading networkMayor Stoltz thanks Govt for investment, highlighting cyclone damage.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: The folly of issuing parking finesOPINION: Are we really going to start people on the path to prison for parking?03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAT board ignores wishes of Mayor Wayne Brown and hands CEO large salary and bonus schemeThe AT board also ignored Brown's wish for a contested recruitment process.03 Sep 04:38 AM
New ZealandCouncil hands aviary to community groupFriends of the Aviary want to turn the facility into a 'valuable, educational resource'.03 Sep 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Councils don't have a magic money tree - but central govt doesOPINION: Central govt pockets about $300,000 per new home in taxes - for no money down.03 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandRaumati wins top award for engaging with communities at LGNZ ceremonyThe Ōtaki, Waikanae, and Raumati community boards were all finalists.02 Sep 02:44 AM
New ZealandAviary back on council agendaA community group could get the go-ahead to operate the facility.02 Sep 01:54 AM
New ZealandHauraki mayor reaffirms Māori wards for 2025 electionThe council unanimously voted to reaffirm its resolution to establish a Māori Ward.01 Sep 11:27 PM
New ZealandPower price surge hits councils: Wairoa faces 40% energy cost hikeCouncil's power costs surged 40% in three months, impacting water supply expenses.01 Sep 10:47 PM
New ZealandSuki's legacy: The dog attack that went all the way to the Court of AppealA new ruling has clarified the hazy laws around destruction orders for dogs that attack.01 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGetting a rates remission should not be such a burden: Linda HallOPINION: The task is on ratepayers' backs, and it shouldn't be.01 Sep 12:51 AM
New ZealandPipeline work halted after sacred site protestThe council says it needs more direct discussion with iwi and mana whenua.31 Aug 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDamon Harvey: Hastings council debt spirals: $711 million forecast by 2030OPINION: The district council is spending more on daily operations than it takes in.30 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Luxon’s tough talk to councils — no more magic money treeOPINION: PM tells councils to focus on basics, not 'laundry list of distractions'.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Kamikaze killing mode': More than 30 sheep killed by roaming dogsIt's in a dog's DNA to kill says a farmer left with 16 dead stock.29 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandWaipā welcomes new chief executive Stephanie O'Sullivan amid major council decisionsIt's been a busy start to the job for the new Waipa District Council CEO.29 Aug 03:11 AM
Letters to the EditorOpinion: Gisborne letters on wastewater fix, damaged road, beneficiary controlOPINION: Our readers write in on a range of issues, including free speech.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor's message to keyboard warriors: Come for a cuppaThe Gisborne Mayor commends Nicola Willis' call to challenge online trolls and abuse.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Shallow politics in PM's council spending rebukeOPINION: 'We have no idea what the Government believes are council luxuries.'28 Aug 05:00 PM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters on ward decision, forestry prosecutions, costs of greeneryOPINION: Readers write on Māori wards, forestry prosecution costs, green energy issues.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGoldsmith does things at pace, official tells Waitangi Tribunal hearing into foreshore and seabed decisionIwi complain about 'injustice' of three-week consultation on law change.27 Aug 08:44 AM
New Zealand'Only option': Council sells property to recover ratesThe council said it is the first time in almost 20 years it has had to resort this action.27 Aug 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Flawed': $1m pool set aside for thousands of Hawke's Bay residents, but only if they ask for itNeil Kirton said he would advocate for council to send letters to all affected ratepayers.26 Aug 08:57 PM
New ZealandStrength in numbers: Mayor calls for council collaboration'We need to make our shadow look bigger than we are.'26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeonie Hapeta: Why I voted against Palmy having a Māori wardOpinion: "Māori should not be treated differently to anyone else." - Hapeta26 Aug 01:17 AM
