PremiumPremiumEditorialInfighting councillors are robbing ratepayersEditorial: Elected officials are there to manage $124 billion of our assets, not bicker.11 Jan 09:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayors spending thousands on food, wine and flowersSome local leaders bought gifts at the expense of ratepayers.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandComplaints against councillors costs ratepayers $180kDunedin City Council spent $42,714 investigating complaints about elected members.11 Jan 01:10 AM
New ZealandAnalysis: The heat is on Wellington's congestion questionThe new Transport Minister is already being lobbied for a congestion charge in the capital10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow Wellington became the poster child for NZ's water infrastructure crisisA year of broken pipes, streets moments from being flooded with sewage, and politics.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington residents grow unhappier about council decision-makingFewer than a third of residents are satisfied with how the council makes decisions.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTauranga council: Govt papers reveal possible five-year interventionAnd substantial property rates increases could be on the cards for the next few years.23 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gutted': City councillors react after learning they will be firedThe decision to appoint a commission was announced on Friday but opinions are divided.18 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council staff struggling with work stress: reportRemote working, job insecurity and loss of income are taking a toll on council workers.15 Dec 06:42 AM
New ZealandCouncillors reveal history of intimidation and abuse after death threatMessages have led them to carry personal security devices and have their homes checked.15 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandFeatherston tiny homes developer wants red tape cutDeveloper says backing for tiny homes could be a 'silver bullet' for the housing crisis.14 Dec 10:42 PM
New Zealand'I may have behaved inappropriately': Councillor resigns after partyPeter Newton says he's quitting "for reasons of personal development [and] reflection".11 Dec 07:02 PM
New ZealandWellington water woes report: system needs to changeSludge became a household name in Wellington this year.10 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandRelationship between Wellington Water and council found wantingReport finds a lack of trust and a relationship in need of a 'fundamental reset'.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompanies'Anti-business': Council opposes 1100-home Sleepyhead estateHousing at Ohinewai would erode benefits of $100m expressway, says Waikato mayor.08 Dec 04:28 AM
New ZealandWho pays the highest rates in New Zealand?Residents of this catchment pay an average of $3400 a year - and it's not Auckland.07 Dec 05:34 PM
New ZealandCouncillor receives three code of conduct complaints in one weekWaikato Regional councillor claims fellow councillors are trying to silence him.07 Dec 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSamantha Motion: Minister's move to sack council a bold oneOpinion: Can a commission stop Tauranga going round in circles?04 Dec 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Democracy has gone': Councillors hit back at minister's intention to replace themThe minister wants to appoint a commission to run the city.04 Dec 06:05 PM
New ZealandAuckland residents oppose fast-track supermarket plansThe planned supermarket is six times bigger than allowed for in the Unitary Plan.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSFO tight-lipped over probe of Auckland Mayor's election expensesThe probe may relate to auctions held during the 2016 and 2019 campaigns, ex-staffer says.04 Dec 04:26 AM
New Zealand'A very good start': Hopes climate change declaration will speed up local actionThe council hopes the declaration signals closer partnership with central government.02 Dec 10:59 PM
New ZealandCouncillors want answers over why contracts were granted exception from tenderWaikato Regional Council chairman defends council's 'white as snow' procurement process.29 Nov 11:56 PM
New ZealandWellington Water dodges prosecution over wastewater overflowInvestigation concludes into 6-million-litre wastewater overflow into the harbour.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSupport for Local Government overhaul after call for Royal CommissionCouncils are struggling with financial pressures amounting to billions of dollars.25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Draconian': Simon Bridges urges minister not to intervene in councilTauranga MP says mayor's resignation removed 'significant source of friction'.24 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Mahuta faces more challenges at home than abroadEditorial: Local territorial authorities in turmoil the length of the country.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor calls for Royal Commission into local governmentThe sector is reaching crisis point and needs to be overhauled, councillor says.24 Nov 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWellington mayor seen to have declared war on his own councilANALYSIS: Andy Foster has lost the confidence of many of his councillors.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor Shadbolt hits back after report says he is 'struggling'Report highlighted a leadership void, but Sir Tim said he would not resign.23 Nov 02:13 AM
New ZealandGreen light for $3.5m Erebus memorial in inner-city parkAfter years of conjecture, the final vote on the memorial was today.17 Nov 05:25 AM
New ZealandErebus memorial vote looms amid accusations of 'underhand' tacticsWaitematā Local Board is under huge pressure for its vote to okay the Parnell memorial.13 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Te Arawa strikes back on climate changeIwi and council work together to combat climate change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Nov 11:01 PM
New ZealandChristchurch's smokefree areas now 'vapefree' tooThe city's existing Smokefree Public Places policy will now include vaping.12 Nov 12:29 AM
