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Change for Ruapehu District Council after record submissions

Ruapehu District Council will now have three Māori seats.

Concern at Parliament over misleading Chinese translation

MPs were warned Chinese language submissions were poorly translated.

'Manipulated': Mayors frustrated by Health Ministry's control of Covid information

Tensions between community leaders and Wellington bureaucrats are growing.

Seven months in, no job descriptions for seven deputy CEOs

An employment lawyer has labelled the delay 'unusual'.

Revealed: Southern mayors' salaries and spending since last local elections

Southland mayors have combined for over $130,000 in ratepayer-funded spending.

Porirua City Council proposing mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for staff

Staff will be consulted on the proposal over the next 10 days.

Election shake-up: Ex-mayors at odds over new ward voting model

Concerns raised at a "silent majority" of the community not having their say.

Napier's stormwater system would cost $341m to replace

A report on last year's flood sheds new light on Napier's stormwater infrastructure.

Govt to force through Three Waters reform, U-turn on voluntary position

There is significant opposition from many councils to plans to amalgamate water services.

A Capital Letter: Sorry councils, the time for consultation is over- we need more houses

Comment: No sympathy for councils feeling "blindsided" by bipartisan housing announcement.

'Irresponsible, misleading': Critics slam Govt advertising campaign

One said it "crosses the line into a propaganda campaign spreading false truths".

Māori ward: Final makeup of the Napier council at least 12 months away

Council considered the possible risk of a legal challenge when deciding on Māori wards.

Questions asked after Thames Coromandel's vaccination ranking drops

Coromandel politicians question whether mayor's own anti-Pfizer stance is rubbing off.

Homeless move site after safety threats

Long stayers moved from Whanganui homeless hub after threats to safety.

Minister's message for Sandra Goudie - 'no exception' for mayor vaccinations

Thames Coromandel mayor says she won't be forced into having the Pfizer jab.

Collins promises to repeal three waters if elected

National says it will repeal three waters changes if it wins the next election.