O'Connor dismisses flood funding criticism
O'Connor defended the funding criteria for flood-affected farmers in Canterbury.
O'Connor defended the funding criteria for flood-affected farmers in Canterbury.
The Ministry of Health says sequencing was designed to vaccinate those most at risk first.
Tim Shadbolt's deputy is vocal at the council table and in the media, but he's gone quiet.
Three waters proposal rejected by Northland council
Only matter of time Delta variant is in Northland - Kaipara Mayor Jason Smith
Lakes DHB says as of Friday the vaccination centres are up and running again.
Two more MPs say they're opposed to more MIQ in Rotorua.
'Yes I'm concerned about my privacy, I feel like it's been violated,' mayor says.
MBIE is investigating new managed isolation facilities, including in Rotorua.
'No vaccination centres' in Auckland, Rotorua, according to national booking system.
When Lyall Thurston's son was born in 1983, doctors said he had 24 hours to live.
It comes after one mayor said reforms could be a 'turd degree burn' for ratepayers.
Projected cost savings cannot be relied on, warns mayor.
Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt labelled him 'Brutus' in widely publicised falling out.
The mayor and chief executive declined to respond to the latest comments.
National MP Christopher Luxon says seven deputy chief execs is 'over the top'.
Felix Desmarais talks to Rotorua local government figures about the issue.
The mayor says the chief executive has her 'total confidence'.
But a spokesman for DHBs says almost 3000 nurses have been hired in the past three years.
Te Whanau-a-Apanui was elated and celebrated with applause and waiata.
Northlanders opposed to SNA policy to march in protest.
"This is a welcome development for Whakatāne and the wider Bay of Plenty region."
The council says more information will be revealed in due course.
Urban growth corridor stretching from Auckland to the Bay of Islands moves closer.
There are concerns about the 'structural integrity' of the 88-year-old building.
The creation of a Māori ward has been voted down by Kaikōura District Council.
The discharge of plastic particles was accompanied by a strong sulphur-like smell.
Some councillors say Phil Goff isn't doing enough to ensure gender equality on council.
Decisions pending for Māori seats on Bay councils. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
McClay says he 'can see no reason' residents can't pay the cost over time.