Ruapehu mayor: Chateau Tongariro issues not insurmountable
Ruapehu's mayor says there are 'credible developers' interested in restoring it.
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PM Christopher Luxon speaks on the situation in Lebanon
Christopher Luxon speaks on Israel’s deadly strikes and evacuation warnings in Lebanon. Video / NZ Herald
'Not good enough': Low-income homeowners owe council thousands after error went undiscovered for six years
Letters have been sent to hundreds of impacted ratepayers, who are now facing hefty bills.
New director aims for 45,000 visitors, 90% community satisfaction at Tairāwhiti Museum
Tairāwhiti Museum director Tapunga Nepe highlights priorities for community engagement.
PM orders public servants back to office
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon orders public servants back to office in today's Post-Cabinet press conference September 23rd 2024. Video / Mark Mitchell
Why NZ needs to decide what it wants from local government – Jeffrey McNeill
OPINION: Debate on local government's role resurfaces, highlighting current flaws.
'Rein in the fantasies' - Council pauses hotel and conference centre
Central government directs councils to get back to core business.
Gisborne's cyclone bridge debris to be cleared in next two to three months
'It’s great to see this programme of work progressing.'
Hazard mapping has ‘chilling effect’ on property market
Residents say proposed controversial maps 'essentially rendered our property uninsurable'.
The bicultural history of Tāmaki Makaurau in poster displays
28 Posters in Lorne Street with stay on display for another week.
'Very sad': Hastings pool to remain shut for summer and likely never reopen
Frimley Pool will likely never reopen after serving the Hastings community for 57 years.
PM says tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the long-tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”.
Editorial: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau's financial admission fails to relate
OPINION: Whanau selling her car to help pay the bills was surprising, but not relatable.
No quiet time for libraries during Māori Language Week
Here are 5 ways to learn and experience te reo Māori.
‘We’re not a charity’: No pay for councillor on medical leave
Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor has not yet been able to take up his role.
Sing a waiata with Waimahara at Myers Park
The interactive Māori artwork is the brainchild of local artist Graham Tipene.
Proposal could see all Far North cats ‘chipped and snipped’
A proposed new pet bylaw would also bans roosters and pigs from urban areas.
Rapid growth in Mangawhai to continue as another 600 houses get green light
The seaside community is one of the fastest growing areas in the North Island.
'Serious concerns' over potential motel conversions for housing in Rotorua
Rotorua's mayor is worried motels could be turned into housing.
Council staff caught speeding 856 times in work cars
Environment Southland monitoring shows hundreds of speed limit breaches.
Far North Mayor's message for Simeon Brown on Māori ward referendums: 'You pay for it'
Councils around the country have raised concerns about the cost of holding the polls.
'We are not against Māori wards': PM emphasises principle of local democracy in debate
PM speaks on Māori wards, healthcare, forestry while visiting Gisborne.
Māori Wards: Councils resentful about funding a poll put on them by coalition’s agenda
Councils face huge costs while also being asked to pare down spending.
GP practices lay complaint with Commerce Commision over ‘unfair’ and ‘illegal’ contracts
The General Practice Owners Association says underfunding primary care is bad for all New Zealanders.
Buy now, pay later fees to go unregulated thanks to David Seymour
Buy now, pay later fees to go unregulated thanks to David Seymour’s new Ministry for Regulation. Video / Mark Mitchell
Councillor braces for more anti-Māori rhetoric
Toni Boynton believes rhetoric will increase as Māori ward referendum approaches.
Experts warn shallow aquifers increase vulnerability to contamination on East Coast
Survey reveals aquifer depths of 5m-48m, raising concerns about future water availability.
Cost to hold Māori ward referendums revealed for 12 councils
Officials have criticised the additional cost as "significant" and a "waste of money".
Political leaders respond: Is Wellington dying?
Is Wellington dying? The question put to Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Parliament this morning. Video / Mark Mitchell
Urgent call for investment in State Highway 35 to protect Tairāwhiti’s economy
Timutimu calls for urgent investment in Tairāwhiti’s roading infrastructure, environment.
Strengthening works to begin on Hollywood Bailey bridge for Bushy Knoll residents
'A cost-effective solution,' says council; works to extend bridge life to 50 years.
Brown says councils must respect ratepayer money
'Finding savings isn’t a one-off exercise,' the Local Government Minister says.