New ZealandCouncil considers exemption for unvaccinated councillors to attend meetingsRegional council could change policy so any unvaccinated members can attend meetings.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBar owner, lawyer and airport chairman eyeing Wellington City CouncilWellington's upcoming local body election is attracting big names.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer mayor considering a return to politicsNick Leggett says Wellington City Council needs a 'cultural cleanout'.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVinsen demands Three Waters debateThe Whanganui councillor is calling on the mayor to table the Three Waters memorandum.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpat at, shoulder-barged, chased by car: Council staff targeted as assaults soarDuring past 18 months, people are "more stressed around the potential Covid situation"10 Jan 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMcDouall will seek third term in 2022The 53-year-old has thrown his hat in the ring for what he says would be his final term.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Shore tree stoush: No choice but to remove trees, board deputy chair saysThousands of volunteer-planted trees got the chop to preserve harbour views.08 Jan 12:51 AM
New Zealand'Gutted for the community': 13,700 native trees mown over to retain viewSince 2018, volunteers have contributed 3450 hours to plant the trees at Sanders Reserve.07 Jan 02:55 AM
OpinionReport from the future: Aotearoa New Zealand is looking good in 2040 – here's how we did itOPINION: New Zealand is now a world leader in natural infrastructure.03 Jan 07:27 PM
New ZealandThe mayor who won't quit: Shadbolt hangs on through tumultuous yearThose waiting for him to hang up the chains might be waiting a while yet.25 Dec 02:11 AM
New Zealand'Large farmland': Questions surround council's land saleHush on the deal: Invercargill City Council has sold a large piece of farmland.24 Dec 04:52 AM
New ZealandCouncillor's conduct to be investigatedIt stems from alleged 'misinformative' comments on a local Facebook page.15 Dec 04:08 AM
New ZealandMayor reveals startling projections: Waikato could reach up to 640 cases a week by the end of JanuaryMayors reveals startling projections that Waikato could reach 640 cases in six weeks.14 Dec 09:02 PM
PoliticsLocal Focus: Tauranga's representation review – what's changed and whyNext year's local body election will look different to previous ones.13 Dec 06:44 PM
New ZealandProblem for Sandra Goudie: Only vaccinated allowed on council premisesMandate will cause problems for the district's mayor, Sandra Goudie.10 Dec 11:04 PM
New ZealandMeet the wizard hoping to be Invercargill's next mayorAs Tim Shadbolt takes aim at a 10th term, Noel Peterson says he is coming for the throne.10 Dec 05:41 AM
New ZealandThree Waters: Govt agreed to mandated strategy before four entities announcedA strategy to pursue a "legislated all-in" approach was agreed to in June, papers show.10 Dec 03:17 AM
PoliticsControversial Three Waters reforms delayed until next yearThe Government has delayed the next stage of its controversial Three Waters reforms.09 Dec 05:40 AM
New ZealandWaikato councillors censure chairman over racist comments, tell him to perform betterWaikato Regional councillors have distanced themselves from their chair's racist comments.09 Dec 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Councillors deserve pay rises, don't begrudge themOPINION: Councillors are contacted at all hours and they don't have personal assistants.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato Council chairman accused of 'racist' comments suffers Xmas party snubPoor attendance at the regional council's elected Christmas party at the weekend.07 Dec 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Council's climate action levy a new directionEDITORIAL: Levy in rates bill a strategic shift in how climate measures may be paid for.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato council chairman accused of 'racist' comments against MāoriRimmington has 'unreservedly apologised' for offence caused by his comments about Māori.02 Dec 01:25 AM
New ZealandWhangārei's properties now worth a combined $40.6 billionValue of Whangārei's properties continue to soar01 Dec 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier Council to borrow $300m after years of 'under-investment in assets'Napier City Council currently has zero external debt. That is about to change.25 Nov 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Why Wellington's mayoral race has started earlyWellington's worst kept secret is officially out.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsTory Whanau hoping relationship management will be the key to Wellington mayor's officeTory Whanau is stepping out with the hope to 'add value' to Wellington City.21 Nov 02:40 AM
Kahu'Vote carefully': Te Arawa's plea to the council ahead of voteThe Iwi representative group says it is "concerned and dismayed" at the process.18 Nov 08:28 PM
New ZealandZoning laws to ease housing pinch 'being put through by stealthNew zoning laws are set to bring more homes to a street near you.18 Nov 08:18 AM
New ZealandFormer Green Party chief of staff kicks off Wellington mayoral raceTory Whanau has lived in a state house, won Lotto, and negotiated with New Zealand First.18 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentMark Story: Vehicle beach barrier represents respect for the oceanVehicle beach ban a sandlover's dream17 Nov 11:22 PM
New ZealandShadbolt claims he was denied new phone over tech illiteracyThe council is remaining tight-lipped over an itemised expenditure for a new iPhone 8+.17 Nov 06:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe drought solution under our feet? Council moves on underground water storage trialWater from the Waipawa River could be diverted and stored in a natural underground aquifer17 Nov 12:47 AM
New ZealandProtest organiser who called for occupation of govt buildings arrested for breach of bailBrewer's bail conditions included not attending or inciting protests.12 Nov 04:00 PM
