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The byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki.
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Mayor asks for further cost savings as LTP draws in 3000 submissions
Hamilton's rates rises have drawn in a flood of feedback from the community.
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'Incredibly generous': Farmer gifts 103ha with panoramic coastal views for regional park
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Te Huia train service at risk of discontinuing without NZTA funding
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Gisborne group fights for bridge funding to save family farms
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Steve Armitage: Tourism funding a lifeline for communities
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Mayor Wayne Brown bins long-term lease for Port of Auckland, sticks with status quo
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There's treasure in 'em gutters, resident urges
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Minister's decision on housing intensification rules 'rational and reasonable'
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'Abused, ridiculed and discredited': Waipā District Council turns off Facebook comments
Meanwhile, Hamilton City Council reports rise in false information on social media.
'We don't even have kerbs': Petition against recycling service
Bill Simmons says the only council resource residents in his area need is water supply.
Could Wellington be the next region to ink a water deal with the government?
Councils to work together on a plan for a Greater Wellington region water deal.
MP Jamie Arbuckle to keep two jobs – and two salaries
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Financial case has not been made to lease Port of Auckland, says economist
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Opinion: ‘Politics has been likened to war without guns’ - why rules in politics still matter
OPINION: It is the rules that stop politics descending into war with guns.
Struck out: Couple invoiced council for time spent responding to rates lawsuit
'It doesn’t make sense and it doesn’t constitute a defence:' Judge Tony Zohrab.
Double byelection in Hastings: Who are the candidates and what are their priorities?
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'There's a better way': Why singer Ria Hall wants to be Tauranga's next mayor
'I’m not under any illusion that this is not something that’s not big . . . it really is.'
Revealed: Tauranga council’s private cocktail event to ‘celebrate’ city
But the list of the 150 invitees remains secret, for now.
'Concerning': What areas have been hit hardest by Auckland's mass bin removal
'It’s concerning when they’re removed more in our area than other areas.'
Palmerston North ratepayers could face $1000 annual bill for new sewage treatment system
Mayor knows city ratepayers will have to dig deep for the new wastewater system.
Gisborne council resumes meetings at rural marae
Cyclones delayed plans to meet frequently at marae.
Former council boss loses $271k he won in swimming pool compliance case
He was told feature complied with rules around the fencing of pools. Then it didn't.
'Diabolical': $23m plan to ease congestion during roadworks but commuters alarmed
A park and ride shuttle service, T2 lanes and a free toll road are measures proposed.
Cambridge transport project to get independent review
The council has received more than 350 pieces of feedback on the draft business case.