New ZealandSH2 campaigners park wreck outside councilA poignant message has been parked outside hearings to prioritise transport projects.11 Apr 01:42 AM
New ZealandHamilton mayor in line for big rates bill dropFind out how Hamilton's mayor's rates will change under the council's new rates proposal.08 Apr 05:00 PM
EnvironmentTensions boil over in tourism funding sagaFive more meetings will be held on the regional council's long term plan.05 Apr 07:18 PM
New ZealandCouncil's $100k spend on banquetWellington City Council spent more than $98,000 holding the banquet for Chinese officials.05 Apr 04:29 AM
New ZealandConservationists outraged at council rates moveThey locked away land for good. Now the council wants to scrap their rates remissions.04 Apr 07:48 AM
New ZealandEx DHB head has confidence of council chairWaikato Regional Council chairman says he has absolute confidence in Bob Simcock.04 Apr 07:03 AM
New Zealand'Unusual' process over Hamilton park to be reviewedAudit NZ will review process Hamilton City Council took around inner city park expansion.26 Mar 09:35 PM
OpinionMichael Barnett: Local government has lost its wayCOMMENT: Local body plans are describing problems rather than setting out solutions.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor says no secret property owners told of his 'vision'King says he's told anyone who will listen about his vision for a bigger river-facing park26 Mar 07:57 AM
PoliticsHalf-way mark: Hauraki mayor says 'enough'John Tregidga's been Mayor since 2004. Made with funding from NZ on Air24 Mar 05:10 PM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: The battle for trust in NZ politicsCOMMENT: Trust in government has risen, but it's still pretty woeful.21 Mar 11:55 PM
OpinionJohn Tamihere: Where do our rates go?Auckland Council is unaccountable, inefficient and nitpicking, argues John Tamihere.21 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionDr Margaret Stanley: Let's keep Auckland greenPreserving Aukland's biodiversity is "essential", argues ecologist Dr Margaret Stanley.20 Mar 07:21 AM
New ZealandMayor says developers won't take advantage of councilHamilton mayor says developers who were given advanced heads up not 'profiteering type'.19 Mar 10:50 PM
Environment'Ambitious' cleanup for Hawke's Bay riversAn annual cost of $10.16 million is estimated to be needed to meet swimmability targets.18 Mar 09:00 PM
KahuHamilton mayor dumps name change to KirikiriroaHamilton City Council discusses Mayor Andrew King's controversial name change.14 Mar 09:16 PM
New ZealandHalf-way mark: 'The happiest people in NZ'Gisborne Mayor outlines his sixth-term goals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Mar 08:01 PM
PoliticsWho pays for regional facilities?There is division over Horizons Regional Council's role in funding facilities.05 Mar 07:30 AM
New ZealandThree NZ centres among world's most 'renewable'NZ's two biggest cities singled out new report naming world's best users of renewables.27 Feb 05:00 AM
Freight and logistics$6 million for Whanganui's port and rail linksWhanganui gets first share of Provincial Growth Fund.23 Feb 09:35 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 'District Councils lack expertise for mangrove management'Mangroves protect coastlines and reduce carbon loading. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandDon't give money to beggars, says councilPolice say person who smashed shop windows in Greerton was not a beggar or homeless.13 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandIs this the year NZ's water war simmers?The war over water hit boiling point amid 2017's election. Will 2018 see tensions simmer?09 Feb 04:00 PM
CricketGoing into bat for the Masters GamesCouncillor, Mayor head south in support of Masters Games.05 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandToll of the tempest: The town where summer stoppedA Hauraki town faces a huge clean up after a summer deluge.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLGNZ: More cash needed to meet tourist influxLong-term funding needed to help councils meet growing tourist influx, lobby group says.17 Dec 04:54 AM
New ZealandClimate change: NZ lacks co-ordinated planNZ doesn't have a co-ordinated plan to adapt to future climate change, Govt report finds.14 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandArchitects favour land-based option for America's Cup baseLeading architects say extending wharf to create America's Cup base is a bad idea12 Dec 04:50 AM
OpinionHosking: A public service full of waste, ineptitude and incompetenceCOMMENT: In a one-day period major critical services have been exposed as haphazard.06 Dec 05:57 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: We live - and die - as a regionWe are a region. Our future lies as a region, and we have to pay for it.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil may face legal action if homes floodedA resident's association has put the Christchurch City Council on notice.04 Dec 07:42 PM
New ZealandMassive 15.5 per cent rate rise still tipped for HamiltonHamilton mayor Andrew King won't invest in playgrounds, libraries or the zoo.30 Nov 07:52 PM
New ZealandBid to break away from Auckland failsLocal Government Commission rejects secession bids by Northern Rodney and Waiheke Island.30 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council to slash travel budgetCEO Stephen Town is to cut 30 per cent off council travel budget.24 Nov 01:34 AM
