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Storm laid bare Govt's failure to invest in infrastructure and act on climate adaptation.
'We don’t want to turn these people away': Homelessness blamed for library incidents
There have been 15 incidents of antisocial behaviour at He Puna Manawa library in Tauranga
'Significant challenges': Auckland water prices to rise 9.5 per cent
The next few months will require significant adjustment, says council chief executive.
Northland councils speak out in New Zealand’s local government review
“We need to give councils the power to make the right decisions for our mokopuna.”
Central Hawke’s Bay residents now free to drink water from taps again
Nearly 20 per cent of the district’s residents and businesses were affected.
Editorial: Language a moving feast, but the N-word's a no, Nobby
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Weaving traditional knowledge into caring for native plant life in Kapiti
Kapiti Coast weavers are teaching local council about native plant care.
Council ‘disappointed’ by local government review
Commission chairwoman Anne Tolley says the review was the one chance to get it right.
Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies
More than $186,000 has been paid out by two councils - a third wouldn't give its figure.
Zhang and Huahua: Heartbreaking tale of man and dog who bobbed on apple bin in floodwaters
The water was up to the roof of his two-storey home: "How can I feel safe rebuilding?"
Programme filling a need in Tararua District for healthy homes
A Healthy Homes initiative has been launched in the Tararua District.
Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies
Jobs losses and payouts: personal grievance claims at local councils revealed.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s cost-cutting budget triggers early job losses
The next few months will require significant adjustment, says council chief executive.
Salute! Northland's Sovrano Estate and Restaurant finally granted liquor licence
Andrea Loggia is thrilled to finally have his liquor licence at Sovrano restaurant.
Phil O’Reilly: Five principles that should underpin the cyclone rebuild
Why growth, immigration, better planning laws and PPPs are key to the rebuild.
'Gucci and glamour': Auckland deputy mayor Desley Simpson on stepping up to leadership
"I'm a bit of a magpie for sparkly things."
750 buildings condemned after January floods, Cyclone Gabrielle
Hundreds of buildings have been red-stickered and thousands yellow or white-stickered.
Marae disappointed heavy industry will stay
'It’s not just the air pollution, it's the congestion and all of that.'
'Nothing but Chinese food - I wanted a ham and egg sandwich': Councillor's CBD lunch woes
Auckland Council's cost-cutting measures have hit former National MP hard.
Muriwai residents vent anger at Auckland Council staff over future of slip-hit houses
Locals had packed into Muriwai Golf Club to find out the fate of their homes.
$3.06m in rates outstanding after regional council enacts new collection system
It has been 3 months since Bay of Plenty Regional Council began collecting its own rates.
Forest waste ‘critical factor’ in rupture of city's water pipe
Slash and whole trees played a significant role in damaging Gisborne's main water supply.
Coastal community seeking answers from council on closed gorge
Ākitio residents are worried they may be completely cut off.
‘He had a community heart’: Chester Borrows dies aged 65
"He wanted to make sure we were all working together."
Adopt-a-Community supporting recovery efforts
Councils have adopted Tararua District in a campaign to help cyclone-affected communities.
Driver sacked for writing the f-word on recycling bins wins $39,000 payout
A sticky situation led to employee's rubbish language
Vape batteries set recycling trucks alight
Vape battery causes a recycling truck to catch fire - the third time in a year.
'Difficult times': Rotorua council warned of $5.6m deficit, cuts to services may be proposed
"Unfortunately, things like mowing just won’t be able to be done."
Council hikes fares on Wellington’s troubled bus network
Passengers will pay more to catch the bus as widespread cancellations continue.
'Sit down. You are out of order': Karakia at council meeting after controversial ban
A member of the public stood and opened the meeting with a karakia.
Whangārei mayor vows to push the case on Three Waters, despite court ruling
Whangārei mayor reacts to High Cout judgment on Three Waters'
Far North council CEO resigns after less than a year in the job
The council wouldn't say why the CEO resigned so early in his tenure.