'Obscene': Govt already spent $1 million-plus on unbuilt Erebus memorial
The location for the memorial is not confirmed but a quarter of the budget has been spent.
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Debate over the future of the city's central library has been delayed at the last minute.
Jon Grayson: There's something in the water debate
Comment: Are local councils the best option to own and deliver water assets and services?
DIYers rejoice - Government scraps costly building consents for small home projects
The move will save homeowners $18 million in consenting costs each year.
Auckland mayor Phil Goff signals lower rates increase of 2.5%
Goff said council needs to be mindful of people's lower incomes when setting the rate.
What did Wellington's mayor learn on his $30k leadership course?
Ratepayers may never know, Andy Foster has refused to answer questions about it.
Auckland Council targets savings of $120m
Changes will start kicking in by August 1, says chief executive Stephen Town.
Auckland Council staff asked to take pay cuts
Auckland Council staff who earn over $100,000 have been asked to take a paycut.
Whakaari / White Island eruption leads to internal review
It will review the department's roles and responsibilities for offshore islands.
Council pay cuts only for those earning more than $100k
New legislation gives the Remuneration Authority power to make pay cuts.
Wellington mayor refuses to disclose pay cut details
Andy Foster says a request for which charities he's donating to is 'too intrusive'.
Local Focus: Napier resort to grow but rates to rise with relief for some
Some people "can still afford to pay their rates". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Locked out: Wellington City Council media flip-flop
ANALYSIS: Those making decisions with other people's money should welcome transparency.
Local Focus: Rose City Quilters create over 100 quilts for lockdown families
'You know, it's part of what we do. That's what we are'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Brian Fallow: Opening up the local body money tap
Councils need to spend. The funding is on the way. So how can we put the two together?
Wellington Council divided over need for outside help to sort squabbles
Wellington's mayor calls in outside help, but not everyone is keen on the idea.
Medical clinics on 'brink of collapse' as patient numbers decimated
Urgent-care & after-hours clinics say they need urgent funds to continue seeing patients.
Napier City Council won't have permanent CEO until 2021
Napier City Council has appointed Keith Marshall as Interim Chief Executive.
Wellington mayor calls in facilitator over divided council
COMMENT: Andy Foster appears to be at his wits' end with his divided councillors.
Councils told to hold off on voluntary pay cuts decisions
Elected members facing mounting pressure to take pay cuts urged to wait for more clarity.
Council pay cuts: Who's taking them, who's not
Some have jumped to take voluntary cuts, others have called them 'morally indefensible'.
Local Focus: Mauao to remain closed but business planning should begin
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Rotorua council pay cuts would be 'immoral' - chief exec
Geoff Williams says he "fundamentally does not support" the call for executive pay cuts.
Auckland Council considering a lower rates rise
The council will waive the bed tax paid by hotels and accommodation providers.
Bus patronage drops by at least 90 per cent around NZ
Almost empty buses still provide an important service, say providers.
Local Focus: Taupō mayor demands visitors avoid town during lockdown
This weekend would usually see plenty of tourists. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wellington City Council throws out rates freeze
Lower rates increases will instead be worked on amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Councils warned rates freezes could cripple economic recovery
The cost of rates freezes could hit just as people are getting back on their feet.
Coronavirus: Government should fully fund Auckland's rapid transport network
Chris Darby said Auckland should stop being spoon-fed money for rapid transit.
Covid-19: Phil Goff still pushing 3.5 per cent rates rise
Goff said the virus had created the worst recession since the 1930s.
Covid-19: What will happen to Auckland rates?
Several councils around the country are freezing rates or offering relief to ratepayers.
'It's crazy': DHB accused of withholding Covid-19 case information
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Reserve Bank's latest emergency move ... and what comes next
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Playgrounds shut down across New Zealand
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