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Complaints against councillors costs ratepayers $180k

Dunedin City Council spent $42,714 investigating complaints about elected members.

Analysis: The heat is on Wellington's congestion question

The new Transport Minister is already being lobbied for a congestion charge in the capital

How Wellington became the poster child for NZ's water infrastructure crisis

A year of broken pipes, streets moments from being flooded with sewage, and politics.

Wellington residents grow unhappier about council decision-making

Fewer than a third of residents are satisfied with how the council makes decisions.

Tauranga council: Govt papers reveal possible five-year intervention

And substantial property rates increases could be on the cards for the next few years.

'Gutted': City councillors react after learning they will be fired

The decision to appoint a commission was announced on Friday but opinions are divided.

Auckland Council staff struggling with work stress: report

Remote working, job insecurity and loss of income are taking a toll on council workers.

Councillors reveal history of intimidation and abuse after death threat

Messages have led them to carry personal security devices and have their homes checked.

Auckland residents oppose fast-track supermarket plans

The planned supermarket is six times bigger than allowed for in the Unitary Plan.

SFO tight-lipped over probe of Auckland Mayor's election expenses

The probe may relate to auctions held during the 2016 and 2019 campaigns, ex-staffer says.

'A very good start': Hopes climate change declaration will speed up local action

The council hopes the declaration signals closer partnership with central government.

Councillors want answers over why contracts were granted exception from tender

Waikato Regional Council chairman defends council's 'white as snow' procurement process.

Wellington Water dodges prosecution over wastewater overflow

Investigation concludes into 6-million-litre wastewater overflow into the harbour.

Support for Local Government overhaul after call for Royal Commission

Councils are struggling with financial pressures amounting to billions of dollars.

'Draconian': Simon Bridges urges minister not to intervene in council

Tauranga MP says mayor's resignation removed 'significant source of friction'.

Editorial: Mahuta faces more challenges at home than abroad

Editorial: Local territorial authorities in turmoil the length of the country.