New ZealandTough decisions needed to achieve 10.6 per cent rates rise'I've talked to fellow mayors around New Zealand and there is some very real concern.'25 Mar 04:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I did not shed a tear’: Mayor Brown lays into former council CEO over recruitment splurge211 staff on salaries above $150k were recruited as a $375m budget hole was being filled.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHorizons plan proposes double-digit rate increaseThe consultation period for Horizons’ plan runs until April 22.23 Mar 11:16 PM
New Zealand'Finally': Owners of homes hit by landslide from reserve may get buyout offer'If [the council’s] reserve hadn’t fallen down on our house, we’d be happy as Larry.'23 Mar 09:41 PM
New ZealandInvercargill councillors weigh in on mayor's ‘train wreck’ interviewInvercargill councillors are not impressed with Mayor Nobby Clark.22 Mar 10:38 PM
New ZealandIs the ratepayers association rising again?'People can attend meetings, gather information and pass it on to ratepayers.'22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui’s surprise smiley-face roundabout vandalisedThe cheerful spot has already been restored - it's just missing one thing...21 Mar 10:06 PM
New ZealandWatch: Invercargill mayor unapologetic for racial, sexuality slursNobby Clark refused to bend when confronted by Guy Williams.21 Mar 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Don’t know how we can cope': Building consents plunge in 'most unaffordable city''We are nowhere near where we should be.'21 Mar 04:01 AM
Project AucklandProject Auckland: Eke Panuku charting progress in a challenging marketEke Panuku’s urban regeneration strategy is ‘not an overnight thing’.20 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBernard OrsmanBernard Orsman: Wayne Brown’s battle for AucklandOPINION: The Crown holds the purse strings. The mayor needs to understand that.20 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumProject AucklandEngineering Auckland - Mayor Wayne Brown’s to-do listTim McCready checked in with Mayor Wayne Brown at the halfway point of his first term.20 Mar 03:59 PM
Project AucklandUnitary Plan spurs housing developmentUp-zoning has raised building consents and lowered rent.20 Mar 03:59 PM
OpinionOpinion: Transformation - growth with a tale of intermingling halvesOPINION: Auckland needs a pipeline of major events to supplement great local activity.20 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Project Auckland builds momentum for the cityThe vision is for Auckland to be 'wealthier, healthier and to unlock its potential'.20 Mar 03:59 PM
Project AucklandProject Auckland: Central-city development a catalyst for investmentNew private developments are taking great advantage of the improved public realm.20 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'Sullivan: Will Auckland get a city deal first?OPINION: Simeon Brown is one of the youngest ministers in Christopher Luxon’s Cabinet.20 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumProject Auckland‘It’s a pragmatic approach’: Auckland mayor Wayne Brown on the portHe says the proposed 35-year lease would extract maximum value from the port.20 Mar 03:59 PM
New ZealandResident despairs over former Whangārei mayor’s earthmoving activitiesA Manuka Place resident fears his property might be the next to be condemned.19 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandRachel Keedwell: Transport plans lack joined-up thinkingOPINION: Pretending we can separate transport and emissions is complete nonsense.19 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential homeSeizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.19 Mar 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Evicted parents can only blame themselves; reaction to Peters’ Nazi Germany commentOPINION: 'Learn to behave and live in harmony with your neighbours.'19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Astounded': Behind the move to bring Whanganui & Partners in-house“The staff is our priority and we remain committed to the best outcome for them..."17 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Fools in AT’: Mayor’s blunt email to AT CEO on raised crossingsMayor Wayne Brown shared the frustrations of firefighters on raised crossings.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington’s early amalgamation plans revealed, why it won’t be a super cityCould Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua councils become one?17 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandPort seeks long-term consent to dredge basinIt would return the depth of the port basin to historical levels.17 Mar 01:50 AM
New ZealandCouncillors remain set on increasing pensioner unit rentA rent increase of $20+ a week is back on the cards.16 Mar 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Expensive flop': $75k in public funding for app downloaded 2200 timesAuthorities say the ratepayer-funded project is worthwhile and feedback has been good.12 Mar 04:02 PM
New Zealand'A huge struggle': Big rates increase on the cards for RangitīkeiRoading is a big cost for the district.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Dramatic' rates rises needed to balance Hamilton's booksRates could increase by an average of 19.9 per cent in the 2024/25 financial year.12 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandHamilton City Council rejigs committee roles againFormer minister and Geoff Taylor join committees, deputy mayor appointed to new role.11 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandTrucking company chasing former mayor Stan Semenoff for unpaid debtThe Multispares claim was advertised last week in the NZ Gazette.10 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Water fails to meet performance targetsIt aimed to resolve drinking water callouts within five days, but averaged 56.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland project to unlock land for up to 3000 housesThe roading project is about planning for the future, says one Whangarei councillor.10 Mar 04:00 PM
