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Council accused of breaking promises on 'cost neutral' Victoria St buildings

Councillors thought the buildings would come at no extra cost - they were wrong.

Hapū versus iwi over the land on which proposed port sits

There are unresolved issues over the land on which the proposed port would sit.

Local government has minimal oversight of White Island

Local government hands-off in White Island access and tourism watch.

Mt Eden residents decry 'demolition wasteland'

Stress, nuisance, noise, vibrations, dust, demolition, trucks - residents upset.

Auckland household rates could rise 4.5 per cent next year

Waste management charges are rising after China stopped taking the city's recyclables.

Man lay dead for a month in council flat before being discovered

Stephen Ngahere's death is one of several grim finds at Wellington City Council flats.

New rules to target freedom campers at Kaikoura

The rules aim to crack down on freedom campers,

How much is too much? Councillors and their second jobs

We survey Wellington councillors to find out what paid work they do outside of council.

Housing woes: People living in trees, car ports, old cars

Rural communities in Northland are crying out for easier access to suitable housing.

Wellington council massage room relocated after outrage

Parents have claimed a win after their dedicated space was turned into a massage room.

Tens of thousands of dollars spent on briefing this term's councillors

Five Waikato councils whisk councillors away to retreats to brush up on council business.

Democracy boost in the North with journalism pilot scheme

Local government reporting in the North gets a lift with taxpayer-funded project.

Code of conduct investigation into Wellington councillor after concerns

Simon Woolf is in hot water again after wading into staffing employment matters.

Hawke's Bay councils tango for regional unity

Hawke's Bay councils have broken new ground with a meeting of all mayors and councillors.

Councillor resorted to expressing breast milk in her car

Wellington City Council slammed for turning parents' room into a massage room.

Mt Albert protesters block removal of 350 trees on maunga

Mt Albert locals say they'll block contractors felling 350 exotic trees on the maunga.

Cathy Casey: Gross unkindness to local politicians has to stop

COMMENT: Councillor Cathy Casey seeking professional support after repeated incidents.

Lack of transparency over possible whitebaiting ban - National

People are worried the Conservation Minister is going to ban whitebaiting altogether.