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Heart of the City boss Viv Beck standing for Auckland mayoralty

Viv Beck pledging to scrap the 11.5 cents a litre regional fuel tax within 12 months.

Three waters working group stymied by government bottom lines

3 waters feedback going to the minister on Monday seems unlikely to sway the government.

Local Focus: Desperately seeking Dannevirke

Dannevirke is in Tararua District. Or is it?

'No development' zone poised for Te Mata Peak

The bold plan is aimed at protecting a bigger area around Te Mata Peak from development.

Labour endorses Efeso Collins for Auckland mayoralty

The South Auckland councillor said it was a 'sign of shared values'.

Tom Dillane: Why does no one want '2nd most important' job in NZ?

The Auckland mayoralty is compromised in executive power, and that's deterring candidates.

Mayor: Concerns over vaccine mandate - 'it is adding to fear'

Mayor Alex Beijen is concerned about the effects the mandate is having on the community.

Council gives $200,000 towards saving New Chum Beach headland

The charity that purchased the headland wants government agencies to fund some of it.

Council pulls livestream after offensive subtitle blunder

The subtitle on the livestream misread "RAT test" as "rape kit".

Protection promised to tenants of council-owned housing

A tenant in one of the 377 flats Napier City Council could sell fears the future.

Victory for Kiwifruit grower who fought council after massive CV hike

The orchard's CV would have skyrocketed from $1.65m to $4.1m if the council had its way.

First wahine Māori elected to Wellington council not standing again

Jill Day has been pivotal in establishing a Māori ward and creating a te reo Māori policy.

Councillor's 'disappointing' 43 per cent attendance record

Between July 2020 and June 2021 Mark Greening's attendance dipped to just 29 per cent.

'I've never been afraid to speak my mind': Efeso Collins commits to AKL

Efeso Collins tells why he's decided to run with or without Labour's endorsement.

District Council changes vaccine policy, unvaxxed staff can attend 'critical' meetings

TCDC changes its mandatory vaccine policy a week after it was introduced.

Council considers exemption for unvaccinated councillors to attend meetings

Regional council could change policy so any unvaccinated members can attend meetings.

Bar owner, lawyer and airport chairman eyeing Wellington City Council

Wellington's upcoming local body election is attracting big names.

Former mayor considering a return to politics

Nick Leggett says Wellington City Council needs a 'cultural cleanout'.