New Zealand‘Too scared to go outside’: Mayors and councillors facing the rising tide of online abuseThe abuse aimed at councils is on the rise, recent poll data suggest.18 Jul 05:51 AM
New Zealand$40,000 cocktail party: Council decision to withhold guest list goes to OmbudsmanInternal emails show staff debated releasing names of attendees and funders.17 Jul 05:02 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate threatens to take Tauranga council and marina to High CourtIt comes amid a years-long dispute that has already cost ratepayers nearly $70k.17 Jul 05:20 AM
New ZealandNeighbour reflects on loss of 'godsend' ex-reserve, councillor queries sale priceA trust bought the Clayton Rd site for $750,000 to build 10 affordable rental homes.17 Jul 05:08 AM
New ZealandClimate change efforts a 'crock': Mayoral hopeful ranks lowest in environment surveyHe says people have to have 'rocks' in their heads to think humans can change the climate.17 Jul 02:07 AM
New ZealandCCTV cameras fall victim to cost-cutting despite community feedbackCCTV in the small Southland town of Winton has been a hot topic over the past six months.16 Jul 10:49 PM
New ZealandNew bill proposed to limit regional councils' role in greenhouse gas regulationFederated Farmers backs bill to limit local emission regulations.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'More suburbs of Auckland': Housing plan raises fertile rural land concerns“Wellington officials determining what is right for our area”.16 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandTauranga election: Which ward is struggling with voter turnoutIt is hoped some voters are taking their time to better analyse candidates before voting.16 Jul 03:13 AM
New ZealandTaller buildings risk Mount’s ’boutique character’ – localsLocals disappointed the iconic status of their beach suburb wasn’t 'fiercely protected'.15 Jul 10:15 PM
New Zealand'What’s the story?': Franz Josef paperwork failure stuns regional councilHavill wall extension built in April after Waiho River threatened oxidation ponds.15 Jul 12:34 AM
KahuTe Tai Tokerau tertiary scholarship winners namedThe 2024 winners will each get $4000 and paid NRC work experience..14 Jul 08:43 PM
New Zealand'Lives are at stake': Police, councils may lose access to NZTA camerasA mayor says she fears 'disastrous consequences' if access is revoked.13 Jul 04:08 AM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral candidates size up Govt's new housing rulesMayoral hopefuls give their views on how the changes fit with the growing city's needs.12 Jul 06:01 AM
New Zealand'This isn't about cuts': Rotorua's council proposes restructureIt announced the change process on Friday after meeting staff.12 Jul 03:13 AM
New Zealand'We are stronger than ever': First Māori trust board celebrates 100 yearsHundreds gathered to celebrate the centennial.12 Jul 03:10 AM
New ZealandTauranga election: Early voter turnout surpasses 2019New orange voting bins and candidate videos are thought to be helping.11 Jul 01:48 AM
KahuKaipara waste to energy plant investigation ends with no reportThe council’s role in any future local WtE plant will be purely regulatory.11 Jul 01:44 AM
New Zealand'Objectionable odour': Smelly complaints keep council busyThe council dealt with 31 environmental complaints overall from April to June this year.09 Jul 11:18 PM
New ZealandWaikato council changes tack on representation proposalHauraki District Council agrees to retain the status quo of 13 councillors plus the mayor.09 Jul 06:15 AM
KahuFormer councillor calls for early Māori ward polls in Te Tai TokerauCouncils that want to keep their Māori wards should have to poll communities09 Jul 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Remote' building inspections bring pluses and minuses, industry leader saysJohn Gray urges 'greater consequences' for lawbreakers as the Govt removes red tape.08 Jul 11:47 PM
New ZealandAffordable rental homes to be built on former reserve landThe land was bought for $750,000 last month.08 Jul 05:06 PM
New ZealandWhakaari owners want to grant scientists access'If they're not monitoring that risk, that's not fair. I don't care who owns it.'08 Jul 12:25 AM
New ZealandNew housing growth plan prioritises 'housing crisis' - Rotorua mayorHousing density standards are set to sit on the council table again.07 Jul 06:27 PM
New ZealandPrivate cocktail party cost $40k but details of who attended still under wrapsThe event was held to celebrate the city.07 Jul 06:13 PM
New ZealandFresh attempt to halt fluoridation works in Rotorua failsIt comes as orders to treat more of the city's supplies are considered.05 Jul 05:01 PM
New ZealandGisborne land-use shift: new rules to combat erosion riskGisborne may limit land use due to erosion risk management.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Irresponsible': Dumped roosters roaming rural roads“If you can’t look after them or rehome them ... don't breed them."05 Jul 04:40 AM
New ZealandReal or myth? Young scientists seek truth in legend of star-crossed loversCould Hinemoa have really heard the sound of lover Tūtānekai's flute across Lake Rotorua?04 Jul 10:52 PM
New Zealand'Beast has been well behaved': Mayor writes to ministers over volcano concernsLack of Whakaari/White Island monitoring increases ‘existential risk’.04 Jul 10:08 PM
New Zealand'Significant mana': Hapū wants slip-damaged road to remain closedSlips damaged Te Puna Station Rd in October 2022.04 Jul 09:53 PM
New ZealandProtesters and petition aim to end cycle-friendly Grey St trialThe council is calling for patience and understanding as tempers flare.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Critical time': Decision on golf course lease delayedIf approved, one option could mean it gets a year's notice to get off the green.03 Jul 07:01 PM
