New ZealandWellington Water under fire for 'abysmal' job replacing pipesThe organisation was aiming to replace 100km of pipes in a year, but had managed only 1825 Jul 01:07 AM
New Zealand‘Lagged behind the rising cost of living’: Tararua council workers to strikeCouncil boss says strikes will cause "minimal" disruption to public services.25 Jul 12:01 AM
New ZealandHouses, houses and more houses: Chris Bishop hits town“A lot of people in local government say to me, ‘Man, just stop with all the stuff’.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe council and the people - how can they talk to each other?How do you want to be heard by the council?23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal government overhaul: What councils need to surviveAmalgamation, four-year terms, and lowering the voting age have been floated.20 Jul 06:04 PM
New ZealandRangitīkei's Labour candidate says it's not just a 'farmer's electorate'"... I’ll be on the road, on the streets, everywhere.”20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora pushing for changes to Wellington’s housing rulesKāinga Ora spent $800,000 on lawyers, planners, and architects to help its submissions.18 Jul 02:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWoman weeps during failed bid to have dog ownership ban quashed'Like a family member to us... I did everything possible to keep her contained.'17 Jul 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig rates hike 'a pain'“We all know costs go up very quickly, but it changes going down."17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandErebus widow threatens legal action over road project, claims $800k building value dropIt is one of two legal threats made to the council over the Cameron Rd project.14 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil email mistake shifts 10 landowners into cyclone red zoneHastings council told Pākōwhai residents their land category had changed. It had not.13 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Impressive addition': Superstructure for council's green build taking shape“It is another great step forward towards the bustling city centre we are aiming for.”12 Jul 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Ridiculous' rates rise will hit struggling superannuants hard, say advocates"There [are] some real sad cases out there at the moment."12 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhich suburb has the highest rates increase?It certainly isn't Springvale or St Johns Hill.11 Jul 05:00 AM
KahuRising stars of Matariki: Elijah PueElijah Pue is determined to return to the political arena serve his people.11 Jul 12:37 AM
KahuNGOs partner to provide healthier homes for Tāmaki Makaurau whānauHousing is regarded as one of the key social determinants of health.10 Jul 11:00 PM
KahuSwap to Māori roll popular in hot Te Tai Hauāuru raceTe Tai Hauāuru electorate has the second-highest rate of voters swapping to Māori roll.10 Jul 10:00 PM
KahuIwi files High Court review over vehicle ban on Marlborough coastIwi files judicial review proceedings in the High Court in relation to the council bylaw.05 Jul 09:19 PM
New Zealand'Misguided in their beliefs': Lifestyle property owners refuse to pay ratesThey didn't want to pay $1767 for their 1.85-hectare property.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSarjeant's mid-range cost forecast heads north“We’re well behind programme."04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOpinion: What's the future for our councils?Opinion: The Future of Local Government report is out, so what happens now?04 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandLease to operate Kaitāia Airport extended as discussions over long-term future continueAn independent group of Te Hiku locals say they have what it takes to run the airport.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: CHB mayor wants to give people closureChanges could be under way for Hawke's Bay's disaster response model.03 Jul 01:40 AM
New Zealand'A lot at stake': Whanganui MP Steph Lewis kicks off campaign“The candidates have changed, but my approach to campaigning hasn’t."02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRegional council data reveals multi-billion-dollar cost of cyclone for Hawke's BayHawke's Bay Regional Council data shows the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle so far is over $5b.02 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We’ve had a gutsful’: Frustrations grow as Tūtira water levels do the sameHBRC said it had made asset assessments, but access has been a challenge.02 Jul 01:44 AM
KahuAddressing historical customary land grievances in WaimakaririA proposed plan would allow Māori to return to live on their customary land.01 Jul 09:44 PM
New Zealand'Connector' team engaged to help navigate zoning concerns in HastingsThe new dedicated response team will help navigate council and government processes.27 Jun 12:21 AM
KahuLabour names former East Coast Rugby CEO as Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidateCushla Tangaere-Manuel will go up against Meka Whaitiri.26 Jun 10:53 PM
Kahu‘Brave, timely, and courageous’: Māori leaders positive about local government reviewA new report calls for local government to be a better Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLocal government review: Whanganui, Rangitīkei mayors reactThe report was two years in the making.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsMergers and billions floated to future-proof local governmentAn independent panel says reform is essential.20 Jun 06:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'High-risk': Key city centre faces uncertain future as earthquake concerns revealedSerious seismic issues have been revealed, prompting talk of possible demolition.20 Jun 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGiant Ruakura Superhub will swell Hamilton City Council’s coffersTainui Group Holdings sets the record straight on its commercial obligations.19 Jun 05:00 PM
