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Leaky pipes mended, ending weeks of water restrictions for Napier
City council announced the calamity on April 23. Water use has been restricted since then.
'I will not be resigning': Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark denies councillors' request
The meeting was called after a code of conduct complaint.
Property company helped pay for invite-only Council cocktail party
Prominent developer says event celebrated 'overdue' CBD work kicked off by commission.
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Jos Nagels
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
Kāpiti Coast residents demand council throw out sea level report
Homeowners worried insurance companies will use report as excuse to refuse cover.
Authority rules on claims Tauranga 'now hiring' election ad was misleading
The council says the advert was intended to be tongue-in-cheek.
Place name changes: What you need to know
Any Kiwi can propose a new name for a geographic feature, suburb or town.
Rotorua CBD crime: What the latest police data shows
Six months ago, a safety hub opened in the CBD - has it made a difference to crime stats?
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Donna Hannah
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
Last ditch bid for Wellington council airport shares, will Govt send in commissioners?
Minister says it would be a significant issue if the council can't pass long-term plan.
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Andrew Caie
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
Aquatic Centre indoor leisure pool to reopen after delays
The indoor facility was initially due to reopen last month.
West Coast iwi leaders cop ‘racist, revolting, hate-filled’ emails
The email tirade was allegedly generated by a single individual.
'Brain fade': Embattled mayor faces resignation request after offensive comments
Nobby Clark is facing his second code of conduct complaint about his behaviour.
Waikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council funding
Several councils have made funding cuts to the organisation in their LTPs.
Simeon Brown says proposed cuts for emergency road repairs 'challenging' for councils
NZTA is consulting on changes that will give councils less money for road repairs.
Higgins awarded Horowhenua District Council’s roading contract
HDC spends $9 million a year on roads and footpaths
Election candidate was jailed for drug crime: 'I've learned from my mistakes'
Convicted offender Ashley Hillis wants to show that people can change for the better.
Analysis: Why Tory Whanau’s crumbling support is good for Wellington
Division in a left-voting bloc could be the making of the mayor and her colleagues.
‘Onslaught of ill-informed nonsense’: Mayor Brown hits out at Auckland flood critics
'I was elected to fix Auckland, not to weep for it.'
A sweet farewell for Sugar and her 18 puppies
A sweet life for Sugar and her 18 puppies has been found.
'We can't wait': Official opening date for Sarjeant
Gallery staff 'will take up residence' at the end of June.
Inaugural event to showcase a 'world of difference' through volunteering
"Even if they only have a couple of hours to give, that can make a world of difference."
Auckland bribery and corruption case: Third accused denies charges
All three accused in $3.5m public sector corruption claims now deny charges.
How much your local council gets paid
Pay boss says high performers shouldn't be penalised when others are dragging the chain.
Final concrete section laid on pathway extension
Contractors have laid down the final piece of a new concrete footpath behind Mitre 10.
NZX boss Mark Peterson: Unlocking access to funding
OPINION: Unlocking access to funding capital markets can help finance NZ's key challenges.
Councillors vote to sell Repertory Theatre for $1
'We are putting it in very capable hands.'
Opinion: Removing Māori wards is a racist, targeted attack on tangata whenua
OPINION: My people are not disengaged from government, they are disenchanted.
Eight candidates vie for vacant Kirikiriroa Māori Ward seat in byelection
The byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki in May.
Wastewater treatment budget increased at 11th hour
Mayor Grant Smith said a lower budget would destroy relationships and rip up $5m of work.
Letters: Road repairs, more on Grey St project, flames of division
Locals on road repairs, the Grey St project, and reducing division through respect.
Students cultivate park's growth as part of school planting day
Year 5 and 6 students from Raumati South School planted at Queen Elizabeth Park.