Local water services: Should Rotorua go it alone?
Options include an in-house model or partnering with other councils.
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Second Waikato councillor resigns ahead of election
First-term councillor who secured 1795 votes at the 2022 election.
'Not the time for pitching visionary projects': Councils suggest a strategic regional deal with Govt
The Cabinet plans to decide in May the first regions to progress.
Whakaari-White Island memorial project requires further hapū engagement
$90,000 was raised this year, with hopes for central government funding.
‘Desperate need’: Calls grow for Pāpāmoa East community hub
A Pāpāmoa East centre needs to be prioritised, a reverend says.
Should the night market move? And who should pay more for the new sewerage scheme?
What the council wants public feedback on this year.
'Recruitment issue': Council struggles to fill $129k forest job
It turns out that hiring a dedicated manager for Nelson’s forests is not so clear-cut.
‘Prime land’: University strikes $1.38m deal to lease public reserve for 99 years
It plans to build a marine research and education facility.
Why six Gisborne councillors aim for re-election this October
Mayor Rehette Stoltz is seeking another term in the upcoming election.
Revealed: Who wants to be Tauranga’s new Māori ward councillor
Mikaere Sydney was elected last year but has not taken up the role due to illness.
Urgent hearing: Judge orders halt to Tarawera pipeline works
He's troubled by both the council and the group opposed to the works.
‘Close to everyone’s hearts’: Gisborne to consult on alcohol rules
Public consultation on the Local Alcohol Policy will start in March.
Should new booze shops be allowed in Rotorua?
The proposals include a three-year freeze on new off-licence approvals.
From one council role to another: ‘Now I get to do the action stuff’
Tony Robinson resigns, no byelection as less than a year left in the term.
Sewerage scheme funding ‘feels like an open chequebook’ - former Fonterra chairman
The Tarawera Reticulation Scheme could cost residents $38,000 to $41,700.
Marine precinct sale could cause ‘irreversible harm’, court told
Tauranga City Council says it is not obliged to provide facilities for working boats.
MP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith Mill
The mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.
Trust Tairāwhiti unveils Gisborne city makeover ideas for families
Shops may co-ordinate late-night shopping under the new initiative.
‘We made history’: Pipeline protesters say they’re staying
It comes after seven arrests overnight as construction work restarted.
Arrested protesters not charged as police remain at worksite
It comes as an iwi group makes a last-minute legal move to stop the works.
Council cans waterfront walkway, projects 12.5% rates rise
Mayor Mahe Drysdale says the council's budget is a 'ceiling ... not a target'.
Rotorua considers new bottle store freeze to tackle alcohol harm
It comes as the city sets a new national record for liquor licence opposition.
Farmer puts his hand up for Hastings mayor, says HB Tourism is not a priority
Staff have found savings, but councillors have voted to spend, Buddo says.
Hopes for more homes, more jobs in regional deal
Western Bay of Plenty hopes to secure one of the Government's sought-after regional deals.
Kiwa Pools' code browns prove costly
Gisborne’s Kiwa Pools closed 11 times from November to February for 'code brown' events.
‘Persistent difficulties’: Education Ministry shutting down Cobham School
Cobham primary school will close on June 27 after over 60 years in operation.
‘Managing decline’: Gisborne councillors urge action on Tolaga Bay Wharf
The wharf, which had $5.5m of restoration work done in 2014, remains half-closed.
'Back me to finish the job': Wayne Brown announces re-election bid for Auckland Mayor
Let me finish the job: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown announces plans for a second term
Former chief executive to return to Western Bay council
A familiar face will take the Western Bay of Plenty District Council's top job.
Lakes mates: Neighbours team up for regional deal bid
'Working with our friends down the road.'
$10.3m funding approved for Tauranga traffic chokepoint project
Plans for a tidal lane at Turret Rd can begin but construction is still two years away.
Claim part-timers won’t solve Hawke’s Bay’s problems
A departing councillor says amalgamation to create fulltimers could fix the issues.
Grand plans: Motel owners defy tough economy with $4.2m upgrade
They want to keep investing and have confidence things will ease.
‘Deeply thankful’: Hindu community celebrates new garden initiative
Find out if there is a public reserve community garden you can get involved in.