KahuRace Relations Commissioner calls for Kaipara to reconsider karakia banThe mayor is standing by his decision and says he has been 'hugely supported'.01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWellington council spending millions on half-empty office spaceA review of council working arrangements is underway, given occupancy is just 50 per cent.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSnubbed: Wayne Brown's request to deputy PM turned downMayor wanted Robertson and other senior officials to work alongside city councillors.26 Nov 04:20 AM
New ZealandLiquor store owner begging for bollards outside shopWellington City Council now looking at options for Island Bay retailers.24 Nov 04:59 AM
BusinessDrury developer looks at fast-tracking plansDrury is expected to become a city the size of Napier.24 Nov 12:54 AM
Infrastructure reportInfrastructure: Breaking down barriers to sustainable successOur approach to infrastructure is not working, so what do we need to do differently?21 Nov 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Bridges: Five ways to fix Auckland's transport problemsThe new mayor has promised to 'fix' Auckland: so what should he do?21 Nov 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure reportThree Waters 'the right thing to do’ - Grant RobertsonGovernment will press ahead with plans for co-governance in Three Waters reforms.21 Nov 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure reportRoss Copland: Everyone has a role to play in infrastructureOPINION: Our infrastructure challenges require sustained effort from the Government.21 Nov 03:59 PM
New Zealand'Definitely in a third wave': Council brings back Covid response measuresRegular rapid antigen testing, social distancing and face masks return to facility.18 Nov 03:35 AM
New Zealand'Fiefdom of the Far North': Fury as Wayne Brown lays down law over committeesHeated exchanges at Auckland Town Hall as mayor appoints councillors.17 Nov 05:23 PM
New ZealandWhere art thou? Sir Tim Shadbolt portrait vanishesGrinning portrait of the veteran mayor is nowhere to be seen.15 Nov 05:41 PM
New ZealandPopular radio jock’s milestone monthCraig 'Ferg' Ferguson's 30 years behind the microphone.14 Nov 01:09 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Getting to know Craig Bowyer, new councillor in Masterton"The wastewater problem is definitely going to be done."13 Nov 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShane Reti: Public won't like it if Three Waters legislation is rushed throughMP Shane Reti has concerns over the haste of the Three Waters legislation.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Getting to know Gary Caffell, new Mayor of MastertonImproving the transparency of council work is one of Caffell's aims.12 Nov 08:30 AM
KahuFar North councillor to sign official declaration todayCouncillor-elect Hilda Halkyard-Harawira read her own unofficial document.09 Nov 07:35 PM
New ZealandGreens and Labour clean up in Wellington mayor's committee appointmentsA new super committee has also been created to tackle the city's infrastructure crisis.08 Nov 03:15 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council: Asset sales not off table to fill $270m shortfallThe council will go through its assets line by line to fill its $270-million budget hole.07 Nov 11:53 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayor backs off election promise to get $400 million from Ports of AucklandBrown is impressed by a council body he called a "glorified travel agency".03 Nov 01:47 AM
New ZealandAli Jones wins right to recount of Innes Ward votesJones lost the seat by 16 votes.02 Nov 10:17 PM
New ZealandIt's a fine job: Council needs to find four parking wardensFour parking wardens resigned due to 'varied' reasons.02 Nov 04:36 AM
New ZealandDozens of communities at 'serious flood risk and unprepared'Forty-four communities listed as 'totally unprepared' for serious consequences.01 Nov 05:43 PM
New ZealandMayor Wayne Brown calls for ‘emergency footing’ from agencies in face of public transport ‘crisis’Brown says Auckland won't accept cuts to bus services and agencies must do better01 Nov 01:58 AM
New ZealandNearly 1000 Auckland bus services suspended - Auckland Transport decision labeled ‘cynical’In total, 931 bus services a day would be discontinued across the city.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt cracks down on alcohol industry, councils get more powers to set rulesThe changes will give councils more power to control alcohol sales in their backyard.29 Oct 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland mayor asks councillors to support his port stand - after the actUnsolicited approaches for deals on council assets are evaluated by staff first.28 Oct 04:20 AM
New ZealandFocus: Simon Bridges claims Auckland business in Covid 'hangover' after meeting with ArdernAuckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Bridges says Mayor Wayne Brown has some pretty strong views around Auckland Transport, Ports of Auckland and the council-controlled organisations. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Oct 10:34 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Getting to know new regional councillor Ron ScottWho is first-term Bay of Plenty regional councillor Ron Scott?17 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Getting to know new Regional Councillor, Kat MacmillanWho is first-term Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor Kat Macmillan?17 Oct 09:13 PM
New ZealandEke Panuku: 50 middle managers earning an average of $143,000 a yearThat average excludes the company's nine top managers.17 Oct 01:17 AM
New ZealandFormer pig mask-wearing cop makes Gisborne council - but breaches campaign rulesControversy surrounded the self-proclaimed 'King of Gizzy' last month.15 Oct 03:10 AM
New ZealandGore elects youngest mayor in NZ historyA 23-year-old with no political experience has been elected Gore's new mayor.13 Oct 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBy the numbers: Local election mayoralty margins, voter trendsVoter turnout is lower this year than in 2019 for many areas.11 Oct 06:00 AM
