New ZealandThree Waters reform: Frustrated mayor tells PM 'you have lost the people'Three Waters reform push described as "appalling" and "wrong" by another mayor.04 Apr 11:19 PM
TalanoaFale Malae to be located on Wellington waterfrontThe fale will be a civic space for international dialogue and a place of belonging.02 Apr 04:11 AM
KahuExplainer: Why one council is trying to change electoral lawRotorua's council is pushing for an electoral law change. How did we get here?31 Mar 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessShowgrounds Hawke's Bay grandstand could be demolished as part of $7.5m purchase planThe 42ha Showgrounds Hawke's Bay in Hastings is edging closer to becoming council-owned.31 Mar 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The two angry men who want to be mayor of AucklandLeo Molloy and Wayne Brown are fed up with the way everyone else is botching up the city.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRam raid subsidies and new waterfront stadium part of Leo Molloy's mayoral bidLeo Molloy wants to scrap Government plans for light rail.27 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandFour Auckland mayoral candidates outline their plans for the inner cityLeo Molloy, Viv Beck, Efeso Collins and Craig Lord on how they would revitalise the CBD.26 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin City Council's rift with runanga an 'ugly situation'Two runanga are withdrawing from a partnership with the council over Three Waters reform.25 Mar 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Grandstanding gets you nowhere': Mayor defends homeless stanceLetters between mayor Steve Chadwick and a Government minister reveal council frustration.22 Mar 04:57 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Not too late to get transport dream back on trackWe could have had an enviable public transport network - instead, we got car-dependency.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Spray cold water': Leo Molloy's 'inhumane' plan for 'undesirables' in Auckland CBDThe once-great downtown area has become a "shameful disgrace", says mayoral hopeful.20 Mar 06:35 PM
Employment6000-9000 people short: New Zealand's water workforce shortageWater infrastructure could face more pressure if a workforce shortage isn't addressed.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMothers and MP question why IHC base closed to their own residentsParents of disabled adults questioning why IHC service is no longer available.15 Mar 08:32 PM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Paul Eagle yet to land, Labour tight-lipped on Wellington mayoral candidateWill Paul Eagle run for capital's mayoralty? If he does, will it be on a Labour ticket?13 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHastings showgrounds 'an asset we must consider protecting': council reveals plan to buy 41haA buyer has been found for Hastings' sprawling showgrounds.11 Mar 02:51 AM
New ZealandTauranga 'ignored' by previous council representationCouncillor: "We've got to avoid falling into the trap of fighting the previous war."10 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandWellington mayor says airport crossing legal challenge conflict of interest being managedAndy Foster is both the mayor and a Wellington Airport board member.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree Waters announcement 'silent' on Hawke's Bay alternativeThree Waters recommendations underwhelm mayors.09 Mar 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentGreen waste collection impacted in Napier, Hastings as drivers isolateGreen waste collection in Napier and Hastings may be disrupted over the next two weeks.08 Mar 08:47 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayoral candidate Leo Molloy creates online debt clockLeo Molloy says it allows Aucklanders to see money the council is 'rapidly borrowing'.08 Mar 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRates revolt threatened as commission seeks election delayCommissioners call to prevent a full return to a democratically elected council until 202507 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandViv Beck on entering Auckland mayoral race5 March 2022 Viv Beck - Chief Executive at Heart of the City Auckland - has announced she is running in the Auckland City mayoral campaign race. video / Brett Phibbs Watch06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThree Waters, the $4m PR campaign and zero transparencyThe adman's Three Waters strategy that the Government won't put a price on.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeart of the City boss Viv Beck standing for Auckland mayoraltyViv Beck pledging to scrap the 11.5 cents a litre regional fuel tax within 12 months.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree waters working group stymied by government bottom lines3 waters feedback going to the minister on Monday seems unlikely to sway the government.04 Mar 09:40 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Desperately seeking DannevirkeDannevirke is in Tararua District. Or is it?04 Mar 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumKahu'No development' zone poised for Te Mata PeakThe bold plan is aimed at protecting a bigger area around Te Mata Peak from development.03 Mar 02:28 AM
PoliticsLabour endorses Efeso Collins for Auckland mayoraltyThe South Auckland councillor said it was a 'sign of shared values'.28 Feb 06:11 AM
New ZealandTom Dillane: Why does no one want '2nd most important' job in NZ?The Auckland mayoralty is compromised in executive power, and that's deterring candidates.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor: Concerns over vaccine mandate - 'it is adding to fear'Mayor Alex Beijen is concerned about the effects the mandate is having on the community.25 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandCouncil gives $200,000 towards saving New Chum Beach headlandThe charity that purchased the headland wants government agencies to fund some of it.24 Feb 03:22 AM
New ZealandCouncil pulls livestream after offensive subtitle blunderThe subtitle on the livestream misread "RAT test" as "rape kit".24 Feb 01:09 AM
New ZealandCouncil tells staff not to spread Covid misinformationAll four Northland councils have developed Covid 19 policies.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew Napier pool complex at least four years awayUpkeep of old pools could cost an extra $8 million pending replacement21 Feb 02:44 AM
