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Shakeup to Hastings District Council won't cost ratepayers: councillor

A big shakeup to Hastings District Council has split councillors.

Mahuta isn't ruling out forcing Three Waters reforms

Local Government Minister could still change the law to bring councils into line.

Deputy mayor admits wrongdoing after 'racist' comments to councillor

Peter Schulte has called for Bill Machen to resign as deputy mayor.

'Conflict of interest' claim as bid to increase size of Hastings District Council heats up

Decision should be made by independent commissioners or the community, Damon Harvey says.

Fuel taxes could be gone in three years

Waka Kotahi-NZ Transport agency is urgently looking to replace its revenue system.

Ashburton councillors blame 'entitled young people' for labour shortage

Schools need to talk to students about work ethics and what's expected.

Rod Marler: Council collaboration key to infrastructure success

Public and private sectors need to come together to deliver best infrastructure outcomes.

Who is responsible for monitoring air quality?

Fire and Emergency yet to decide who should test, following SkyCity fire.

Masterton council boss who 'reacted poorly' quits

Masterton District Council chief executive 'reacted poorly' with poster incident.

Watch: Duelling HBRC candidates front up

Tom Belford might appear to be an easy favourite. But the last vote didn't go his way.

Wellington's $350m plan for public transport, walking, cycling revealed

The plan is expected to result in less use of automobiles.

Mark Vincent: Opportunities in Three Waters reforms

Opinion: Is it possible to make the most of local knowledge with centralised heft?

Councillor 'ashamed' of Coromandel mayor's Covid tracer comment

Considerable pushback over Coromandel mayor not using the Covid-19 tracer app.

Council may have broken law by accessing Shadbolt's emails: lawyer

Council's chief executive has acknowledged she was wrong to share the contents of email.

David Shearer weighs up Auckland mayoral bid

David Shearer among the names as Labour casts net for mayoralty candidates.

'Please don't trash it': Bob Harvey on Tim Shadbolt's 'hoarding'

Bob Harvey pleads with Invercargill council to treat Tim Shadbolt's history with respect.