PremiumPremiumBusiness ReportsMood of the Boardroom: Wealth inequality - 'Utterly inexcusable'The New Zealand house price boom is exacerbating inequality, according to CEOs.06 Oct 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShakeup to Hastings District Council won't cost ratepayers: councillorA big shakeup to Hastings District Council has split councillors.30 Sep 01:37 AM
New ZealandMahuta isn't ruling out forcing Three Waters reformsLocal Government Minister could still change the law to bring councils into line.28 Sep 05:49 PM
New ZealandDeputy mayor admits wrongdoing after 'racist' comments to councillorPeter Schulte has called for Bill Machen to resign as deputy mayor.28 Sep 06:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Conflict of interest' claim as bid to increase size of Hastings District Council heats upDecision should be made by independent commissioners or the community, Damon Harvey says.28 Sep 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFuel taxes could be gone in three yearsWaka Kotahi-NZ Transport agency is urgently looking to replace its revenue system.27 Sep 06:01 PM
New ZealandAshburton councillors blame 'entitled young people' for labour shortageSchools need to talk to students about work ethics and what's expected.16 Sep 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRod Marler: Council collaboration key to infrastructure successPublic and private sectors need to come together to deliver best infrastructure outcomes.12 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandWho is responsible for monitoring air quality?Fire and Emergency yet to decide who should test, following SkyCity fire.12 Sep 12:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCommissioners' plea: Housing shortfall a challenge too big to face aloneTauranga City Council's commissioners have pleaded to the Government for help.09 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandMayor Shadbolt called an 'inconvenient' distractionReview finds performance remains a problem for Invercargill City Council.06 Sep 06:23 PM
New ZealandWhat's eating Invercargill deputy mayor Nobby Clark?Tim Shadbolt's deputy is vocal at the council table and in the media, but he's gone quiet.03 Sep 06:51 AM
New ZealandNorthland council breaks ranks over Government's Three Waters proposalThree waters proposal rejected by Northland council02 Sep 11:29 PM
New ZealandWellington: Council told to step up efforts to stop sexual violenceWellington City Council needs to do more to eradicate sexual violence.02 Sep 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Councils dither over Three Waters infrastructure reformsOPINION: It might be time for Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta's diplomacy to end.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTim Shadbolt reviews television documentary about his lifeInvercargill mayor is centre of TVNZ story about his early life and tumultuous ninth term.31 Aug 06:00 AM
OpinionJohn Tamihere: Let's pay tribute to Whānau Ora teamsJohn Tamihere on the word done by Whānau Ora teams.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington residents more unhappy with council than ever beforeJust 16 per cent of those surveyed are satisfied with the city council's decision making.24 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandMasterton council boss who 'reacted poorly' quitsMasterton District Council chief executive 'reacted poorly' with poster incident.23 Aug 04:56 AM
PoliticsWatch: Duelling HBRC candidates front upTom Belford might appear to be an easy favourite. But the last vote didn't go his way.19 Aug 12:26 AM
New ZealandWellington's $350m plan for public transport, walking, cycling revealedThe plan is expected to result in less use of automobiles.18 Aug 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark Vincent: Opportunities in Three Waters reformsOpinion: Is it possible to make the most of local knowledge with centralised heft?18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor 'ashamed' of Coromandel mayor's Covid tracer commentConsiderable pushback over Coromandel mayor not using the Covid-19 tracer app.18 Aug 02:58 AM
New ZealandCouncil may have broken law by accessing Shadbolt's emails: lawyerCouncil's chief executive has acknowledged she was wrong to share the contents of email.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDavid Shearer weighs up Auckland mayoral bidDavid Shearer among the names as Labour casts net for mayoralty candidates.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'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.12 Aug 05:55 AM
New Zealand'Invercargill is burning': Expert weighs in on unfolding council sagaA local government expert is calling on ministerial intervention for the council.12 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandNapier councillors' infighting over Māori wards revealed"I am extremely disappointed in this standard of behaviour from you."12 Aug 02:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$6.5m in unpaid rates owed to Western Bay of Plenty councilThe council says a significant portion of unpaid rates is related to Māori freehold land.08 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch stadium row shock: Decision to slash capacity to be revisitedThe council decision to reduce the stadium's capacity has divided the city.05 Aug 04:50 AM
New ZealandWaikato councillor's six month suspension set to be extendedFred Lichtwark says raising his voice in frustration does not mean he has an anger issue.03 Aug 07:31 PM
New ZealandWaikato Regional Council's $11K opening event 'great value for money': ChairmanThe attendees included VIPs and ex and current politicians.29 Jul 01:33 AM
New ZealandFight for mayoralty starts as Steve Chadwick to stand down at next election'I always said I would give it three terms as mayor and that hasn't changed.'27 Jul 06:00 AM
BusinessRates jump by more than 10 per cent for some as land values soarLand values rose by about 25 per cent in Marlborough between 2017 and 2020.27 Jul 04:14 AM
