New ZealandThree Waters: Mayor labels shareholding plan 'sewage', tells PM to 'wake up'Councils fire up Three Waters opposition - Mahuta says time to 'move forward'.08 Jun 02:30 AM
BusinessAuckland Council set to appeal against go-ahead for new town 'the size of Napier'Auckland Council to appeal the rezoning of 330 hectares of land in Drury.04 Jun 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I will not back off': Councillor defiant amid calls for resignation'If they have an issue with it, they can take it up with the Local Government Minister.'02 Jun 06:39 PM
PoliticsThe next Rotorua? Govt likely to pass Ngāi Tahu billThe Government looks set to pass a bill giving Ngāi Tahu rights to appoint councillors.02 Jun 07:14 AM
BusinessBlessing marks the end of seven years of workBuilding blessing marks the end of seven years work31 May 09:49 PM
OpinionJohn MacDonald: Wastewater plant compensation offer stinksChch households besieged by foul smell have right to feel abandoned, John MacDonald says.27 May 02:29 AM
New ZealandForesters mull appeal against Wairoa rates decision"We believe we have good grounds for an appeal," NZ Forest Owners Association says.19 May 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTenants cheer Napier council's decision to keep community housingAdvocates celebrate decision to keep community housing.19 May 02:38 AM
New ZealandHastings' Heretaunga St: A tale of two sides of the citySome businesses feeling hard done by after upgrade to Hastings city centre.18 May 01:22 AM
OpinionOpinion: Is it time for a Christchurch super city?Consider merging the Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri councils, John MacDonald says.13 May 02:10 AM
New ZealandReopening of borders: Mayoral candidates on their plans for new AucklandersWith Auckland set to get a new mayor, what sort of city will migrants be returning to?10 May 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChristine Fletcher: Enough of weak mayors - Auckland needs a leaderOPINION: Auckland councillor says the city needs someone able to unify and speak up.09 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsCouncil chairman ousted following alleged racist remarksRuss Rimmington has been accused of making racist comments during a public forum in 2021.09 May 08:19 AM
New ZealandAlarm bells sound over Nelson library site after sea rise reportRecent data shows Nelson's coastline is subsiding at double the rate of sea-level rise.07 May 09:14 PM
New ZealandMayor 'delighted' at court win over forestersCouncil in disadvantaged district fends off High Court action from forestry companies05 May 03:50 AM
KahuEke Panuku heads to Human Rights Review Tribunal in protracted legal battleEke Panuku in legal battle with former Māori Party co-leader John Tamihere.03 May 04:49 AM
New ZealandGreens ditch male co-leader rule and add Māori requirementParty brought in the female and male co-leader requirement in 1995.02 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentFinal decision looms for controversial Pāpāmoa reserve planting planPart of the project has already sparked outcry from residents.01 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: David Seymour reacts to Three Waters reformsAct Party leader David Seymour said his party would not support the Three Waters reforms and would return the assets to councils. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch29 Apr 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Equal voting rights' or 'apartheid': Submissions heard on Rotorua local billMayor: 'Rotorua is unique, what suits us does not necessarily suit the rest of NZ.'22 Apr 07:29 AM
New ZealandSpat over kiwifruit growers' rates valuations headed for High CourtValuer General Neill Sullivan is allowed to present evidence in the case.22 Apr 03:50 AM
PoliticsPublic submissions on Rotorua Māori wards bill extendedA further two weeks has been added for submissions on Rotorua Māori wards bill.21 Apr 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul Goldsmith: Radical changes being peddled in obscure BillsOPINION: National's justice spokesman decries sneaky and radical changes to our democracy.20 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuHigh Court rules against Māori trust that took council to courtTrustees seeking order for FNDC to remove disused pipeline and driveway in Kaitaia.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandResidents angry after years of inaction from Kāinga OraResidents are frustrated with lack of action from Kāinga Ora in Tauranga suburb.19 Apr 04:44 AM
New ZealandSecret council proposal to sell 10 reserves for housing revealedParties say no decisions made but local MP 'extremely' worried.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand$900m shortfall: Auckland Council faces more budget cutsMore budget cuts are on the cards as Auckland Council grapples with a $900m revenue fall.15 Apr 05:35 AM
New ZealandCity councillor admits he's behind anonymous Twitter account used to praise himselfSean Rush used the Twitter account @localbod1 to praise himself.14 Apr 03:41 AM
Construction'Absurd delays': Builders threaten to bypass council approval due to delaysSome builders are threatening to bypass council inspections due to 'absurd' delays.14 Apr 03:26 AM
New ZealandResign or be rolled - Waikato regional councillors issue ultimatum to chairmanEight councillors have signed a letter telling the chairman to stand down... or else.13 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandQueenstown mayor not seeking third termQueenstown mayor Jim Boult announced this afternoon he won't be seeking a third term.13 Apr 01:27 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuTwo new Māori seats for regional council confirmed for October electionTwo new Māori seats for the regional council.12 Apr 09:15 PM
KahuMāori wards included for Rangitīkei electionsEach ward represents a population of approximately 1400.12 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandFrustration over ongoing Miramar Peninsula protestCouncillor Teri O'Neill wants protesters at Mahanga Bay to go home.11 Apr 11:21 PM
