PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A welcome first step': Govt gives Hawke's Bay councils water hope$50m won't fix every Hawke's Bay water problem - not even close.08 Jul 04:40 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Latest Code of Conduct complaints received by Taupō CouncilThe Mayor described the incident as 'disgusting'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.02 Jul 08:13 PM
New ZealandInappropriate racial comment prompts Taupō council Code of Conduct complaintThe comment came from a councillor at this afternoon's Taupō District Council meeting.30 Jun 03:36 AM
KahuTwo young Far North councillors recognised for leadershipMayor says the national leadership roles show the district is progressive and inclusive.26 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Have your say on the revised annual planCovid-tweaked plan back out for public consultation. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Jun 11:15 PM
New ZealandComment: Charity donations muddle pay cut promiseWellington's deputy mayor counted money she was already giving to charity in her pay cut.23 Jun 05:32 AM
New Zealand'Salary sacrifice': Existing charity donations counted for pay cutWellington's deputy mayor used existing charity donations towards her pay reduction.22 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics'Six weeks in and not a lot has happened'Councillors challenge slow progress of Covid-19 recovery strategy.18 Jun 03:59 AM
New ZealandDistrict and regional council bosses at war in the WaikatoTwo Waikato leaders have war of words over Ohinewai development.15 Jun 01:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFreeman-Greene & Evans: Post-Covid, who will hold the shovels?Comment: Right now local authorities are shelving works that have been years in planning.11 Jun 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTransmission Gully: 167 breaches, unconsented activities, incidents'Astonishing' breaches raise questions over whether the environment is taken seriously.09 Jun 05:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhat's eating Auckland? The half-billion-dollar hole in council booksCOMMENT: Supercity targeting a record breaking $120 million dollars of savings next year.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA new covered NZ sports stadium: Who gets a slice of the $473m?The work on the 25,000-seat stadium starts next year.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: End of the road for Our Place?Council votes to close pop-up container site. Made with funding from NZ On Air.31 May 01:11 AM
New Zealand'Obscene': Govt already spent $1 million-plus on unbuilt Erebus memorialThe location for the memorial is not confirmed but a quarter of the budget has been spent.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFalse start: Wellington's $200m library fix questionedDebate over the future of the city's central library has been delayed at the last minute.26 May 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJon Grayson: There's something in the water debateComment: Are local councils the best option to own and deliver water assets and services?26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDIYers rejoice - Government scraps costly building consents for small home projectsThe move will save homeowners $18 million in consenting costs each year.23 May 11:50 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayor Phil Goff signals lower rates increase of 2.5%Goff said council needs to be mindful of people's lower incomes when setting the rate.20 May 04:33 AM
New ZealandWhat did Wellington's mayor learn on his $30k leadership course?Ratepayers may never know, Andy Foster has refused to answer questions about it.20 May 03:58 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council targets savings of $120mChanges will start kicking in by August 1, says chief executive Stephen Town.19 May 10:38 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council staff asked to take pay cutsAuckland Council staff who earn over $100,000 have been asked to take a paycut.19 May 05:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhakaari / White Island eruption leads to internal reviewIt will review the department's roles and responsibilities for offshore islands.16 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil pay cuts only for those earning more than $100kNew legislation gives the Remuneration Authority power to make pay cuts.14 May 01:14 AM
New ZealandWellington mayor refuses to disclose pay cut detailsAndy Foster says a request for which charities he's donating to is 'too intrusive'.13 May 04:10 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Napier resort to grow but rates to rise with relief for someSome people "can still afford to pay their rates". Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 May 10:27 PM
New ZealandLocked out: Wellington City Council media flip-flopANALYSIS: Those making decisions with other people's money should welcome transparency.06 May 03:50 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rose City Quilters create over 100 quilts for lockdown families'You know, it's part of what we do. That's what we are'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 May 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Opening up the local body money tapCouncils need to spend. The funding is on the way. So how can we put the two together?30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Council divided over need for outside help to sort squabblesWellington's mayor calls in outside help, but not everyone is keen on the idea.24 Apr 03:59 AM
New ZealandMedical clinics on 'brink of collapse' as patient numbers decimatedUrgent-care & after-hours clinics say they need urgent funds to continue seeing patients.24 Apr 03:31 AM
New ZealandNapier City Council won't have permanent CEO until 2021Napier City Council has appointed Keith Marshall as Interim Chief Executive.23 Apr 09:52 PM
New ZealandWellington mayor calls in facilitator over divided councilCOMMENT: Andy Foster appears to be at his wits' end with his divided councillors.23 Apr 07:14 PM
New ZealandCouncils told to hold off on voluntary pay cuts decisionsElected members facing mounting pressure to take pay cuts urged to wait for more clarity.22 Apr 04:29 AM
