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Former Gisborne mayor’s illegal seawall raises concerns

Meng Foon cited erosion from Cyclone Gabrielle as a key driver of the project.

Most Waikato councils opt for Māori wards

The most recent council set to establish the wards is Hauraki District Council.

'I couldn't be prouder': Hauraki Council establishes Māori wards for 2025 election

The council voted against the wards in 2018, but councillors now 'committed to the mahi'.

McLean Park naming rights - correcting the record

Documents were obtained under the LGOIMA process.

Council says it won't introduce Māori Wards

The council says it made the decision after consulting the community.

Opinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalition

OPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.

It's official - Māori wards will feature in district

The wards will be in place for the 2025 and 2028 election.

Ombudsman 'deeply concerned' about transparency at Rotorua Lakes Council

He says the culture of closed-door workshops is 'ingrained'.

‘Concerns’ about gun violence in central Auckland

On the day of a construction site shooting, police responded to a dozen other callouts.

The road ahead: What Northland's leaders want to see from our new MPs

The preliminary results are out, and Northland's leaders have reacted.

Lawyers complain about building WoF change, MBIE hits back

Lawyers v MBIE on building WoFs: what's behind dispute between the two?

Controversial plans for more paid parking may be delayed

The changes were set to come into effect in three weeks.

Notorious gang pad property still for sale

Old bikers sold the clubhouse land to council for more than $1m.

City that had just 'six' available rentals gets $11.2m boost to build more

The local rental market is 'unbelievably tight', social housing operator says.

Who, when, where: What to know about $21.4m boost for affordable rentals

'It’s our responsibility to look after those who have provided for us.'

'Fanciful': The three words a NZ council is using to approve denser suburban housing

It should be used to describe granny flats or sleepouts, not separate homes, planners say.

Millions needed to fully upgrade Whanganui East Pool

Relocating the outdoor facility could be an option in the future.

Dispute over access to Delaware Bay ends up before Environment Court

Local iwi oppose vehicle access as the area is of cultural significance.