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Cost of fixing water infrastructure is likely to be even bigger than forecast.
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Wellington City Council agrees on 13.5 per cent rates rise
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Last-minute Māori ward meeting considered
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Let's Get Wellington Moving may not be fully delivered
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Whanganui councillors had opposing views when it came to the vote.
Hutt City Mayor elected as new Wellington Water Committee chairman
Committee members will vote for a new chairperson at a meeting this afternoon.
Government water reforms open the door to privatisation - Phil Goff
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Museum row: 'Authoritarian' leadership claims expected to be discussed behind closed doors
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Wellington Mayor avoids formal censure but told to apologise
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Napier Mayor asks Govt to stretch Māori wards deadline
The Napier council has set a path for 2025, but might yet stop at 2022.
Auckland mayor Phil Goff accused of running 'boys' club' council
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Masterton Council considered demolishing the home of Golden Shears, documents reveal
The discussions were part of the preamble to MDC's long term plan consultation.
What's there to hide? Call to lift the lid on investigation into Wellington's mayor
Councillors make public interest case over code of conduct investigation findings.
Local Focus: Māori ward consultation deadline proving a challenge for councils
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Freedom camping rules to be phased in for councils
Marlborough Council may need to make changes to its new freedom camping bylaw.
Wellington's mayor should be censured over Shelly Bay meeting - report
Findings of an independent investigation into Andy Foster's behaviour have been revealed.
Local Government code of conduct complaints a 'monster'
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'A good bugger of the highest order': Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull farewelled
Hundreds of people were at the Dunedin Town Hall today to celebrate Dave Cull's life.
'Distressing': Details of CEO's complaint against city councillor finally revealed
The Herald complained about the council's refusal to release information 16 months ago.
Editorial: Local government review has a $129 billion baby
Editorial: How to fix local councils? We'll see what a review panel thinks by September.
Pōhutukawa tree at risk after Auckland Council mistake
A century-old pōhutukawa at risk after council left it off its protected tree schedule.
FNDC councillor forces extraordinary meeting to reconsider Māori wards
Far North District Council will next week go back to the table on Māori wards.
Watch: Nanaia Mahuta makes announcement on future for local government
A review of local government will explore how councils can better serve their communities.
Analysis: Wellington City Council is not brand Coca-Cola
ANALYSIS: Politics isn't the problem at the council, poor political judgment is.
Hastings pushes closer to getting Māori wards, unanimous tautoko from committee
Four weeks of public consultation is required. The council has a month to do it.
The $850 million project that became $1.25 billion: Why you can't cut corners
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Wellington City Council shake-up a 'missed opportunity'
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Big read: Phil Nixon on why 'South Taranaki is the centre of the universe'
Mayor Phil Nixon sees a bright future for South Taranaki.
Wellington City Council shake-up revealed following review
Mayor Andy Foster announces proposed chairs for new decision-making structure.
Wellington council review: 'A two-point plug, three-point socket dilemma'
Review of council probes claims of serial leaking, a mayoral absence, and dysfunction.
Ratepayers fund Waikato Regional Council chair's 'feel-good gifts' at train launch
Chair Russ Rimmington played down the gift's value, saying it was a bit "mean-spirited".
Report being finalised after independent review of Wellington City Council
Councillors and mayor Andy Foster will meet with the reviewer tomorrow to discuss it.