New ZealandWhanganui Mayor given 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'The group is working on behalf of all councils across the country.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAlternative plan for water reform ready for October electionWater cycle: Taxpayers' Union hopes a new government will pick up its water reform plan.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Genuinely sincere guy’: Former councillor dies leaving lasting legacy for cityHe is remembered as a loyal friend and tireless advocate.09 Aug 04:51 AM
New Zealand‘Silly': Rotorua cemetery housing plans under fire'I can’t believe it’s on the radar'.08 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Lost his moral compass': Ex-councillor struck off from practising lawDuncan Takena Stirling misappropriated $100,000 from his firm's trust account.08 Aug 04:00 AM
KahuWhanganui council seeks feedback on Māori wardsFeedback on the potential wards will be open until midnight, September 8.07 Aug 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Hawkins: Rates - an existential crisis for elderlyOPINION: 'The increasing burden on ratepayers needs urgent addressing'07 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Super dangerous': Council refuses to fence stormwater poolsThe two stormwater pools, likened to swimming pools, are in line for excavation.06 Aug 11:15 PM
KahuCouncillor shocked over mayoral ruling to use ChatGPT to translate annual plan to MāoriIs there a place for generative AI such as ChatGPT? And what becomes of te reo Māori?04 Aug 10:47 PM
New ZealandBubbles bring more submissions: Council changes up budget consultationThe council won the “SuperEngaged” award for its Budget Tool.03 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCity's 'swamped' wastewater network could cost $50 million“We have to fix this problem, and we’re going to have to spend some money to do it.”03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTennis'Queue of 100 people': Tauranga Domain protesters urged to attend council meetingThe council commissioner denies any intent to 'pave paradise' or 'destroy' greenspace.03 Aug 04:07 AM
New ZealandIwi ‘flabbergasted’ mayor claimed they were consulted about te reo exclusionKaipara mayor maintains he is committed to representing his community "equally".02 Aug 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil boss says $22 million spend on contractors and consultants 'good thing'“You might need some real specialist advice for one project and you never need it again."02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington residents overcharged for council ratesGreater Wellington Regional Council says it's an unfortunate error.01 Aug 05:14 AM
New ZealandInsurer loses multi-million dollar legal stoush over leaky building clause in policyNapier City Council will go back to High Court in pursuit of $4.4 million.01 Aug 05:08 AM
New ZealandCandidate claims Labour invested 150 times more than National in RotoruaBut a National MP says the figures are wrong and it "invested significantly" in city.01 Aug 01:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWayne Brown: Why bureaucracy costs blow outOPINION: Auckland Mayor calls time on unjustifiable council spending.01 Aug 01:14 AM
KahuCouncil meeting to take place on marae for first timeCouncil meeting on New Plymouth's Owae Marae a case of 'about time'.01 Aug 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPublic Purse: The new Three Waters bosses and why their pay is so extraordinaryOPINION: Money like water - the execs now presiding over diminished Three Waters fiefdoms.01 Aug 12:20 AM
New ZealandChristchurch city councillor increases home security after threatening online commentsThe social media posts about Sara Templeton included sharing her home address.31 Jul 08:34 PM
New ZealandVoluntary buyouts for Category 3 homes on the tableHawke's Bay's five councils now have to agree to the Govt's cost-sharing model.31 Jul 03:09 AM
New ZealandGang land: Old Devils Henchmen property hits the marketThe prime industrial land is expected to fetch big money.27 Jul 11:14 PM
New ZealandMāori wards decision process for Napier starts in SeptemberNapier council is set to start deciding how many Māori ward members it will have.26 Jul 02:56 AM
New ZealandWhy Whanganui council is opening up some discussion to the public domainBut contentious or difficult matters may still be spoken about behind closed doors.26 Jul 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$100,000 a day: Mayor's horror at council's accounting and law firms billCritics say the figures are eye-watering and troubling during a time of budget cuts.25 Jul 05:00 PM
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
