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Councillor seeks inquiry into commission’s decisions
Mayor Mahé Drysdale said focusing on past issues won't help the council progress.
Greyhound adoption dispute over ‘gag clause’ sparks legal questions
A new owner criticised the racing industry on Facebook, leading to a legal dispute.
PM says tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the long-tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”.
Thames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support
'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'
Simeon Brown discusses 'time of use' charges to ease congestion
Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced that the government has agreed to policy settings that will allow time of use schemes to be proposed. Video / NZ Herald
An end to bloated bureaucracy? Auckland Council appoints new executive team
Chief executive Phil Wilson, who took the job last November, makes top-level changes.
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.