Latest fromLocal Government
Scrapheap looms for $2m waka
The giant 75m-long 'Waka Maori' could be sent to the scrapheap soon after it stars at the Rugby World Cup.
Heritage groups let off the hook
The Auckland Council is withdrawing a $106,500 claim for costs against community groups involved in the Masonic Hotel heritage case.
Ask Phoebe: Simple answer to rural letterboxes
Properties given number based on distance from road start or intersection.
Bottle lids, toys, cosmetic items - what's in your average city drain
The average inner-city Auckland drain has 59 pieces, including items you...
Fast food turns Golden Mile into Queen sized St
Queen St is turning into a strip of fast-food outlets, despite the best efforts of city planners.
Dogs destroyed after boy, 6, savaged
Two dogs who savaged a six-year-old at Ruatoria yesterday belonged to a police officer who had travelled to Gisborne for court duty.
Councils asked for backing on gang-patch ban
Bill would extend prohibition of insignia to all council property, such as public pools.
Pest-proof fences 'of limited value'
Protective-barrier model is expensive and its success rate is unclear, researchers say.
Auckland smokers face street ban
One of NZ's major employers is looking at refusing to hire smokers, and an Auckland city ban...
Broadsides: How can we have a more open government?
Labour's Jacinda Ardern and National's Nikki Kaye share their views on how NZ can have a more open government.
<i>Jim Eagles:</i> Tightening rules for campers a fine plan
Is the threat of a $200 instant fine going to deter the feckless minority of free campers?