New ZealandWestern Bay ratepayers face 7.04 per cent average rates increaseIt comes as the council plans to upgrade "key community facilities".18 Jun 04:36 AM
New ZealandMayor Bennett? Former deputy PM not ruling out 2025 run for Auckland's top jobThe former Deputy Prime Minister may be eyeing a different political office.17 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsAuckland's budget debate to Wellington's water boil notice - the biggest local council stories right nowSome of our biggest cities are dealing with budgeting and rates woes.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland households face extra $700-$1000 in rates, water billsHouseholds could have to pay $1000 more over two years.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayor Wayne Brown’s $300k bill with top law firmIt can be revealed some of the legal advice was on the damning Auckland flood review.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGore council divide: CEO speaks out over bullying allegationsRift between NZ’s youngest mayor and chief executive means they no longer talk.08 Jun 11:21 PM
New ZealandCouncillor accused of racism for comments on Chinese gardenCouncillor Nicola Young made the comments during yesterday's meeting.08 Jun 09:08 PM
New ZealandD-day for airport shares sale: Compromise may be on cards as Auckland Council meetsToday's the day: Councillors are voting on whether to sell the council's airport stake.07 Jun 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The long arm and tail-sting of Cyclone GabrielleOPINION: Most of us take comfort knowing that it is someone else’s responsibility to fix.06 Jun 05:00 PM
Infrastructure reportBrett O’Riley: Time to set new infrastructure prioritiesWe have to be pragmatic and realistic, and open our doors to overseas funding.06 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Rates or a shares sale? Wayne Brown’s big budget showdownOPINION: With two days to go, Wayne Brown is running out of time to get his budget passed.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurf lifesaving hours may be reduced after funding knockbackA funding boost of $15,000 won't be enough to keep staff, administrator says.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland local government, community stalwart recognised in King's Birthday HonoursMalcolm Nicolson has been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWānaka plan to split from Queenstown gains tractionThe petition started by Wānaka mechanic Dean Rankin gathered 1822 signatures.02 Jun 03:39 AM
New Zealand'Blackmail' by mayor over budget, says Auckland councillorWayne Brown wants to sell airport shares in order to plug a budget hole.01 Jun 08:28 PM
New Zealand'We’re moving to survive': Why a retailer has left CBD after 15 years'There is nobody visiting now. You’ve got to have foot traffic to make things work.'30 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandWellington City Council’s deficit forecast to increaseHalf of the city's major projects are facing problems.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRuapehu council adopts 7% rates rise"We have absolutely no wriggle room for any new initiatives or requirements."29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFree Saturday parking returns to Tauranga CBDThe change comes into effect this weekend.29 May 07:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInflation clauses costing councils millionsA leading economist says more businesses are including escalation clauses.28 May 06:13 PM
New ZealandThe slow road to the Civil Defence reviewThe terms of reference for the Cyclone Gabrielle response review are still a month away.28 May 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow an original biker gang outwitted pad-raiding young rivals and pocketed $1mKurt Bayer reports on how a remarkable underworld saga unfolded.26 May 05:01 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council falls short on boarding house checksWCC has left questions about its processes unanswered for more than a week.26 May 12:10 AM
KahuBuilding a future of new generation Māori healthcare workersHui targets new healthcare workers to improve inequities.25 May 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVelodrome work held up by worker visas“Everybody is poised, ready and waiting."25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Transformational’ dam offers hope for Kaikohe’s futureBackers hope dam will do in the west what Kerikeri’s irrigation system did for the east.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHousing advocate takes aim at council over cyclone displacementToitu Tairāwhiti Builtsmart director Willie Te Aho has worked tirelessly to house people.25 May 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat's to be done about the William Birch Pool?What should be done with William Birch Pool?24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds more job cuts at Auckland CouncilThe PSA says a cost of living crisis is not the time to be cutting jobs.23 May 04:57 AM
New Zealand'Entirely unexpected': Sarjeant subcontractors fold“In a couple of months, I would say, we’ll have more of a firm programme.”22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHomeless support site almost ready to go“What we are doing in Anzac Parade and Taupō Quay is not going to solve the problem."18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland leaders need more detail on amount of road repair fundingBudget 2023: Northland leader responds to "poor" roading repair package.18 May 04:17 AM
New ZealandRangitīkei council boss resignsBeggs' project management expertise guided the council through Te Matapihi build.17 May 11:49 PM
New ZealandCouncil budget cuts: South Auckland leader weeps at loss of funding helping 60,000 poor kidsMatt Winiata said there would be no funding for the programme.17 May 05:03 AM
