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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Why Greens gave party stalwart the bootIona Pannett's vote to protect more character homes in the inner city has cost her.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew seawall in Hawke's Bay to cost impacted homeowners $220k eachHuge project at a huge cost to home owners.10 Apr 01:49 AM
KahuIwi-built home for whānau of 10 officially openedThe newly built home for a whānau of 10 was opened in Te Karaka near Gisborne.09 Apr 11:28 PM
New ZealandRāhui placed as birds and fish die on lakeSome of the birds were barely alive when they found them and dying in front of them.08 Apr 06:53 PM
KahuSliver of land sparks confiscation debateAncestral land opposition sparks call for recognition of historic land confiscation.07 Apr 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTens of thousands in Hawke's Bay drinking non-compliant water supplies until mid-2022Hastings city is one of six non-compliant water supplies for 66,804 people in Hawke's Bay.07 Apr 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuMixed response for new-look Hastings council as Māori ward introducedThere are gains and losses for the Hastings community under the change.07 Apr 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEric Crampton: Council carbon counselOPINION: Councils can only do so much in dealing with carbon emissions.06 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Ugly': Residents slam Tauranga's proposed civic revampSome residents say a museum is important but others fear it could be a 'white elephant'.06 Apr 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: This Govt's in denial over rising gang violenceOPINION: People don't feel safe and the blame lies with the Government.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandEfeso Collins tests positive for Covid-19The Auckland Mayoral candidate says he is privileged to be fully vaccinated and boosted.05 Apr 04:28 AM
New ZealandThree Waters reform: Frustrated mayor tells PM 'you have lost the people'Three Waters reform push described as "appalling" and "wrong" by another mayor.04 Apr 11:19 PM
TalanoaFale Malae to be located on Wellington waterfrontThe fale will be a civic space for international dialogue and a place of belonging.02 Apr 04:11 AM
KahuExplainer: Why one council is trying to change electoral lawRotorua's council is pushing for an electoral law change. How did we get here?31 Mar 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessShowgrounds Hawke's Bay grandstand could be demolished as part of $7.5m purchase planThe 42ha Showgrounds Hawke's Bay in Hastings is edging closer to becoming council-owned.31 Mar 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The two angry men who want to be mayor of AucklandLeo Molloy and Wayne Brown are fed up with the way everyone else is botching up the city.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRam raid subsidies and new waterfront stadium part of Leo Molloy's mayoral bidLeo Molloy wants to scrap Government plans for light rail.27 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandFour Auckland mayoral candidates outline their plans for the inner cityLeo Molloy, Viv Beck, Efeso Collins and Craig Lord on how they would revitalise the CBD.26 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin City Council's rift with runanga an 'ugly situation'Two runanga are withdrawing from a partnership with the council over Three Waters reform.25 Mar 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Grandstanding gets you nowhere': Mayor defends homeless stanceLetters between mayor Steve Chadwick and a Government minister reveal council frustration.22 Mar 04:57 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Not too late to get transport dream back on trackWe could have had an enviable public transport network - instead, we got car-dependency.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Spray cold water': Leo Molloy's 'inhumane' plan for 'undesirables' in Auckland CBDThe once-great downtown area has become a "shameful disgrace", says mayoral hopeful.20 Mar 06:35 PM
Employment6000-9000 people short: New Zealand's water workforce shortageWater infrastructure could face more pressure if a workforce shortage isn't addressed.20 Mar 04:00 PM
