Far North District Council boss going after less than a year in the role
Blair King is to leave the role in May.
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Louisa Wall could stand for Te Pāti Māori
Former Labour MP is thinking about running for the Māori Party in Manurewa.
Councils proceed with Three Waters appeal
Councils proceeding with Court of Appeal bid despite changes to model.
Labour picks Boynton as candidate for Waiariki seat
The Labour Party has announced its candidate after Tāmati Coffey announced his retirement.
Solemn farewell to 'charismatic, hard-working rangatira'
Hundreds turned out to pay their respects.
$10m of Kaipra works cut to help pay for cyclone, storm damage
Cyclone Gabrielle damage to Kaipara leads to $10m of works being deferred.
Tūtūkākā Marina repair job started after devastating tsunami surge
Tūtūkākā Marina getting $2.5m repair job after tsunami surge damage.
Kaipara council defers more than $10m worth of projects to pay for cyclone repairs
Kaipara District Council (KDC) ratepayers would otherwise be facing a 10.14 per cent rate.
KDC spearheads $68m upgrade for troubled Mangawhai wastewater scheme
$68m upgrade planned for Mangawhai's sewerage scheme
‘Stoked’: Relocatable homes arrive for some Tairāwhiti cyclone victims
Whānau displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle received a welcome boost this week.
'Too much power': Former mayors weigh in on Gore council drama
A local government panel says it's too early for commissioners.
'Essential safety work' finishes: Kawerau WINZ office to re-open six weeks early
The service centre in closed suddenly on March 27 for seismic work.
Repairs to Watercare’s broken Auckland network could cost $460 million
Permanent repairs are due to happen after temporary fixes were put in place.
Thursday meeting to hear FNDC submission on water rating equalisation scheme
FNDC wants all ratepayers to pay a fair share of water rates.
Ratepayers across Northland face big rates rises
Inflation and a tight labour market among reasons given for big jumps.
Trolley town: Tourism hotspot counting cost of dumped shopping carts
Ratepayers are footing the bill, with hundreds removed each month.
Cancelled plans for Omanawa Falls full access a 'lose-lose'
Concern rescuers will have to save people who risk their 'stupid skins' reaching base.
'Charging like wounded bulls': Western Bay council drafts rates, fee rises
An increase in user fees and charges is also expected.
Open roads: Brynderwyns given the green light; Mangamuka timeline to be revealed
Easter travellers will be able to travel with greater ease over the Brynderwyn Hills.
Simon Wilson: Wayne Brown's finger to the rest of the country
Opinion: Why does the Auckland mayor care so little about the ties that bind?
The Kiwi city with a CBD 'in crisis'
The organisation which represents and promotes CBD businesses says 'it's dead'.
Rotorua club withdraws venue hire for controversial anti-co-governance event
The council, however, may yet play host.
Council to partly bailout Hundertwasser Arts Centre to stave off insolvency
Without the money the centre faced insolvency before the end of the financial year.
Bin removal stings: Dog walker 'disgusted' after carrying pooch's poo for 5km
It removed its bins to deter wasps at a popular Rotorua lake.
'It will take years to fully build back': Northland facing $70 million-plus Cyclone Gabrielle bill
Repairs to State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns have so far taken 12,000 hours.
Kawerau quakes: Residents leave town as damage assessed
Mayor Faylene Tunui described Saturday as “a rough day”.
Northland views wanted on plan to stop spread of invasive seaweeds and pests
Views sought on plan to stop invasive seaweeds devastating Northland's eastern harbours,
Setting the rates: Council picks 'engagement' over consultation for plan
Councillor 'comfortable this is a sensible approach'.
Whangārei Harbour - and others on Northland’s east coast - at risk from new, invasive pest seaweeds
Highly invasive seaweed major threat to Northland's east coast harbours.
Foiled flush: Rain blamed as sewer overflows rise in region
'We ask people to please only flush the three P’s'
Fish of the Year: Ocean giant takes over from petite seaweed-living rarity
The manta ray is making its move to overtake smaller competitors in Fish of the Year.
'We don’t want to turn these people away': Homelessness blamed for library incidents
There have been 15 incidents of antisocial behaviour at He Puna Manawa library in Tauranga
Northland councils speak out in New Zealand’s local government review
“We need to give councils the power to make the right decisions for our mokopuna.”
Elderly housing crisis: 20 Rotorua council flats sit empty waiting on refurb
Members of the retired community say fixing up the flats should be a priority.