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Political leaders respond to comments made by Minister Andrew Bayly
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins on the complaints made about Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / NZ Herald
'Queens city': Queenstown set to reach population milestone
New figures out this week will show Queenstown is now a large urban area.
Councillor quit after being queried about regular absences
Hamilton councillors have been queried about their attendance.
Anne Tolley and ex-councillor John Robson clash: 'See you at the election, Anne'. 'No you won't'
Tolley said it was ironic to be lectured on good governance by Robson.
Whanganui Mayor given 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'
The group is working on behalf of all councils across the country.
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?
RMA war heads towards final battle
OPINION: Thomas Coughlan says the RMA reforms face more challenges than ever.
'Very disappointing': Local Govt NZ execs echo Ardern in seeking review of voting process after 40% turnout
The data shows voter turnout compared to the same time in the last election.
Editorial: Local elections struggle to get serious
OPINION: Our editorial on low nomination numbers for local authority elections.
Despair over low election candidate numbers
A considerable number of council seats across New Zealand have no candidates.
Any-time roll change for Māori voters 'huge' improvement, says councillor
Elijah Pue says the move will help remove barriers to voting
Māori wards included for Rangitīkei elections
Each ward represents a population of approximately 1400.
Tauranga 'ignored' by previous council representation
Councillor: "We've got to avoid falling into the trap of fighting the previous war."
Waikato council chairman accused of 'racist' comments against Māori
Rimmington has 'unreservedly apologised' for offence caused by his comments about Māori.
Horizons adds two Māori councillor roles
Composition of next Horizons council open to appeal - to be made final in April next year.
Tim Shadbolt to keep mayoral car despite suspended licence
NZTA confirmed this week his licence had been suspended following days of speculation.
Local Government code of conduct complaints a 'monster'
Complaints range from whether buffet dinners were actually lavish to attacks on Facebook.
Council looks at elected members' childcare costs
Hamilton City Council to vote on giving elected members a childcare allowance.
Councillors reveal history of intimidation and abuse after death threat
Messages have led them to carry personal security devices and have their homes checked.
'Treated like an idiot': Man fights council over cracked home
'I'm just absolutely gobsmacked at how little rights you have as a ratepayer.'
Urgent water summit too short notice for double-booked Auckland Council
Auckland Council and Watercare say the can't make the last-minute water summit.
Rough sleeping all but eliminated in NZ in six weeks of lockdown
The Covid crisis has had a silver lining: Nearly every rough sleeper has been housed.
Multi-billion-dollar red flag over Wellington's water woes
2014 report revealed $2.6b needed to fix asbestos cement pipes, or ones in poor condition.
Local Focus: Crowded field for Hawke's Bay DHB election
The Hawke's Bay DHB election has a record field. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Debt for infrastructure recommended
Can infrastructure ever catch up to growth? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Council boss powerless to turn down whopping $57,000 pay rise
Mayor insists council boss is worth new salary of $444,000.