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Councils still need hundreds of millions to rebuild our cyclone-devastated roads.
New planning rules allowing more housing for Te Puke signed off
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Auckland Transport rolling out cheaper raised pedestrian crossings
Pre-cast units can be installed in one night, rather than over several days.
Council backs down on ‘cash-grab’ sports fees
'Where we’ve landed is probably reasonably fair.'
It's not glamorous but sewer and wastewater project still gets a formal blessing
The sewer main work is intended to future-proof for Taupō's growing population.
'Perfect sense': $147m hotel and conference centre poised for CBD
The council says the project could be worth $58.8m in benefits to the city.
200 arrests in six months: How this CBD is turning the tide on crime
'We feel well supported. In the past, we felt that no one even cared.'
Opinion: Do the Treaty principles really give Māori too much power – or not enough?
OPINION: We have heard a lot about the Treaty 'principles' since last year’s election.
Love it or hate it? Councillors open up about secret cinema deal
Councillors can finally speak openly about the deal that has been kept secret for months.
Political Roundup: Newshub's collapse and shifting into a PR democracy of distrust
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Stricter air quality rules coming for Mount Maunganui after court ruling
The Environment Court began processing appeals in 2020.
Community leader disappointed at renewal of bottle shop's liquor licence
A liquor shop next to an alcohol-free-zoned park gets its licence renewed - here's why.
Whanganui mayor reflects on iwi relations since occupation
'I’m here to celebrate what [the protesters] did. That’s the difference.'
Pot plants in potholes: 'Creative' ploy to get road fixed successful
It comes after roundabout grass was baled by a rogue farmer in the same community.
Ōhakune housing development scuppered with Kāinga Ora withdrawal
Ngāti Rangi says the decision is a major setback for the community.
Failed bid to have newly elected council monitored revealed
But those behind it are considering trying again.
'Reopening the conversation': Sale of Napier’s $65m of council houses back on the table
Council may about-turn on its decision not to sell its community housing.
Representative Groups – are they worth it?
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Far North news in brief: Child Cancer appeal, fibre furthered, water restrictions continue
News snippets from the Far North.
Paula Bennett confirms she is eyeing up Auckland mayoralty
Wayne Brown: Local government shouldn't be a dumping ground for failed politicians.
Council non-compliant with own policy after borrowing $30m
Auditors won't be knocking on the door any time soon, though.
Splash Centre’s recreational facility set to reopen
The centre has undergone a month of renovations.
'An ugly thing': Maōri groups divided over planned Auckland waterfront marae
A long-held desire to build a marae in Te Atatū is closer after the local board votes.
'Cross': Tolley says she did not have 'anything to do with' disinviting election event speaker
A council executive says she made the call to change the event speaker – and stands by it.
Kerbside recycling service taking shape
“If you have a party one weekend, you can put out three crates of glass.”
Abuse and 'weaponised misogyny' create security risks for councillors
Misinformation and personal attacks rampant online, say council officials.
'Great concern': Mayor's worry for people using congested SH2 as new route delayed
'You do it one day and it takes one hour and the next day it takes two hours, it's hard.'
Will new ministers push back over 'incoherent' $16.5m plan to stop Milford Sound over-tourism?
Tourism Minister says some of the Milford Opportunities Project plans are 'incoherent'.
Far North folk asked how they want to be represented on council
The Far North's review is a chance for people to say how they want to be represented.
'Fiddly works': Sarjeant redevelopment delayed
Finding sufficient labour is 'proving to be quite challenging'.
Residents taking legal action against Auckland Council over land dispute
Kāinga Ora is is reapplying to build a 68-unit complex in Auckland's Blockhouse Bay.
Credit outlook worsens for NZ councils
S&P Global says the ratings outlook for several local councils has worsened.
Search underway to replace council CEO with 45 years' experience
Waipa District Council needs to replace its long-serving chief executive.