New ZealandGreen light for $3.5m Erebus memorial in inner-city parkAfter years of conjecture, the final vote on the memorial was today.17 Nov 05:25 AM
New ZealandErebus memorial vote looms amid accusations of 'underhand' tacticsWaitematā Local Board is under huge pressure for its vote to okay the Parnell memorial.13 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Te Arawa strikes back on climate changeIwi and council work together to combat climate change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Nov 11:01 PM
New ZealandChristchurch's smokefree areas now 'vapefree' tooThe city's existing Smokefree Public Places policy will now include vaping.12 Nov 12:29 AM
New ZealandWellington's Airport Flyer saved but Hutt Valley misses outWellington Airport confirms new operator for bus service for airport travellers next year.09 Nov 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCrosby: The balance between Government and council is out of whackOpinion: NZ can't continue with two separate government systems failing to work together.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTen years on, how super is the Auckland supercity?A decade since its formation, Auckland's supercity is still as contentious as ever.01 Nov 09:57 PM
New ZealandNational wants referendum to decide four-year termNational says the public should decided whether the parliamentary term gets extended.01 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuOverwhelming vote by councillors for a Māori Ward in KaiparaMayor and deputy mayor of Kaipara vote yes to a Māori ward from the next election.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington's central library: From paralysis to $179m fixThe city council has voted to strengthen the central library 18 months after it closed.28 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandCouncillor refuses to apologise for code of conduct breachIf Chris Milne does not apologise, he will be struck off the committee.22 Oct 11:34 PM
New Zealand'It's a bit of a major': Liquor ban lapses after council blunderBar owners in New Plymouth say unruly behaviour is on the rise after council 'slip-up'.22 Oct 05:32 AM
New ZealandShadbolt's deputy quits: I did his job for him; council 'toxic'Biddle says Shadbolt had tears in his eyes as he told her he envied her decision to quit.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandInvercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt taps new deputy, skips consultationShadbolt is able to make the appointment single-handedly under a 2012 law change.12 Oct 12:29 AM
New ZealandHutt City councillor breached code of conduct, investigation findsNew report says councillor Chris Milne breached the council's code of conduct.05 Oct 11:55 PM
PoliticsLocal Focus: Who is Soraya Peke-Mason, Labour candidate for Rangitīkei?Councillor to candidate, Soraya Peke-Mason from Rātana. Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 Oct 11:51 PM
PoliticsMeet the candidates: Kelvin Davis, Labour - Te Tai TokerauTe Tai Tokerau MP focuses on building on initiatives already rolled out by the Govt.30 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington's Spatial Plan polarises residentsCOMMENT: Protections of 'residential character' key issue in Wellington development plan.30 Sep 01:36 AM
EnvironmentMeet the candidates: Dr Shane RetiShane Reti wants to see an unbiased report on Ports of Auckland move to Northport.28 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTūroa skifield to close for funeralTūroa skifield will be closed for well-respected and long serving staff member's funeral.28 Sep 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBankruptcy fear: Sir Tim Shadbolt says he can't pay $350,000 in legal billsThe Invercargill Mayor reveals personal struggles in an exclusive interview.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandOusted Auditor-General lands job in local governmentMartin Matthews appointed as an independent chair at Wellington's regional council.24 Sep 07:38 PM
PoliticsDarleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen: Clean drinking water a must for NorthlandersGreen Party Northland candidate calls for a stop to water consents for avocado orchards.24 Sep 06:00 PM
KahuMeet the candidates - Shane Jones, NZ First - NorthlandRelocatable houses on Māori land shouldn't require building permit, says Shane Jones.24 Sep 06:00 PM
CrimeMeet the candidates: Mark CameronAct Party Northland candidate Mark Cameron to get tough on gangs in fight against meth.23 Sep 06:00 PM
PoliticsElection 2020: Wellington Central and the party high flyersThe home of the Finance Minister, Green Party co-leader and National's up and comer.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The rates are killing Te Kūiti' - debt burden too bigRates are crippling residents of a rural district where council debt is $40 million.21 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Why your vote in Wellington countsEveryone has a position on a second Mt Victoria tunnel, but what about everything else?20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor banned from speaking with staffRegional councillor whose outburst made staff cry says it wasn't aimed at anyone.15 Sep 07:41 AM
New ZealandCouncillor misses one quarter of council meetings so far this termAngela O'Leary says she's no slacker, and attendance records are a false representation.15 Sep 03:13 AM
New ZealandWellington council paying millions in rent since quake damage closed headquartersCity spending more than $3.6 million a year renting office space on The Terrace.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council's social housing arm at risk of insolvencyPressure on Central Government to foot the bill for rent subsidies to free up cash.09 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessWhy do councils still own mega-dollar assets?Councils owning valuable assets is a 100-year-old concept, Michael Barnett says.03 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandReview team for 'dysfunctional' council could cost ratepayers $350kTeam could stay for 10 months, but council votes for earlier 'off-ramp' opportunity.02 Sep 02:22 AM
